Last updated: April 01, 2025
1. Introduction
IT Maker Club (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://itmakerclub.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service.
By using our Service, you agree to this policy. For EU/UK users, we comply with GDPR. For California users, we comply with CCPA.
2. Information We Collect
A. Personal Data You Provide
When you:
- Register: Name, email
- Contact us: Email, message content
- Subscribe: Email address
B. Automatically Collected Data
Note: Google may automatically collect data about your device and interactions with ads (e.g., clicks, impressions) for performance tracking.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited
- Device Data: Device type, OS, mobile identifiers
- Advertising Data:
- Ad clicks/impressions (via Google AdSense)
- Cookie-based interest categories
- Hashed identifiers for frequency capping
C. Data from Third Parties
- Google AdSense: Ad performance data
- Google Analytics: Anonymized behavior data
3. How We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Deliver personalized ads | Legitimate interest |
| Analyze traffic patterns | Consent (via cookie banner) |
| Respond to inquiries | Contractual necessity |
| Prevent fraud | Legal obligation |
4. Cookies & Tracking
For EU users: You can manage cookie preferences via browser settings.
Essential Cookies
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Login maintenance | Session | IT Maker Club |
| cc_consent | Cookie preferences | 1 year | IT Maker Club |
Analytics Cookies
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | User distinction | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Session tracking | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
Google Analytics retains data for 14 months by default.
Advertising Cookies
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gads | Ad personalization | 13 months | Google AdSense |
| IDE | Frequency capping | 1 year | DoubleClick |
Manage Preferences:
Google AdSense uses DART cookies for personalized ads based on your browsing history. To opt out:
– Adjust settings via Google Ad Settings
– Use the NAI opt-out tool
– Read Google’s Advertising Privacy Policy
For details, see How Google uses data.
These cookies enable personalized ads based on your interests and browsing history.
Note: Google Analytics 4 may use both cookies and event-based tracking technologies.
For more information, see Google’s Advertising Privacy Policy.
5. Third-Party Services
Google AdSense
- Collects:
- Pages visited
- Anonymous demographic data
- Ad performance metrics
- Google’s Privacy Policy
- AdSense Data Terms
Our website uses third-party services such as Google Analytics (for traffic analysis) and Google AdSense (for ad delivery). These services may collect data through cookies or other tracking technologies.
Google Analytics
- Data retention: 26 months
- Anonymizes IP addresses
For more information on how Google uses data, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Google Analytics 4 (GA4) collects anonymized data such as:
- Device information (type, OS, browser)
- Approximate location (country/city)
- User behavior (pages visited, clicks, session duration)
We enable IP anonymization to protect your privacy. Data is retained for 14 months by default. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Data Sharing
We may share with:
- Ad networks (Google AdSense)
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
- Legal authorities when required
We do not sell personal data as defined by CCPA.
7. Data Retention Periods
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Google Analytics data | 14 months (automatically deleted after this period) |
| Server logs | 30 days |
| User account data | Until account deletion |
8. Your Rights
For All Users
- Access your data
- Request deletion
- Update inaccuracies
For EU (GDPR)
- Data portability
- Processing objections
- Contact DPO
EU residents have the right to:
- Request access to their personal data (Article 15 GDPR)
- Demand correction of inaccurate data (Article 16 GDPR)
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”, Article 17 GDPR)
- Withdraw consent for data processing (Article 7 GDPR)
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@itmakerclub.com. We respond within 30 days.
For California (CCPA)
- Opt-out of data “sale”
- Do Not Sell My Personal Information
- Request disclosure (last 12 months)
9. International Transfers
Data may be transferred to Google LLC in the U.S. under Standard Contractual Clauses. View Google’s Data Processing Addendum.
10. Children’s Privacy
Not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data.
11. Policy Updates
Changes will be notified via:
- Website banner (7 days notice)
- Email (for account holders)
12. Contact Us
For privacy requests:
📧 Email: contact@itmakerclub.com
🌐 Form: Contact Page