Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2025-03-05

This Privacy Policy describes how Zametka.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website, zametka.com (the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, first name and last name. You may also choose to provide additional information in your profile, such as a profile picture and a brief biographical summary ("about" section).
• Content: We collect the content you create, including blog posts (both private and public), comments, and any files you upload (e.g., images).
• Communications: If you contact us directly (e.g., for support), we collect the contents of your message and any contact information you provide.
• Location Information (Optional): When you create a post, you may choose to provide your location. This is optional and requires your explicit consent for each post where you choose to share it. We only collect your location if you actively choose to include it with a post.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log Data: Our servers automatically collect information when you access or use our Service. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, links clicked, and the date and time of your visit.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., local storage) for essential functionality (such as keeping you logged in) and, with your consent, for advertising purposes (Google AdSense). See our Cookie Consent Banner for details on how to manage your cookie preferences.
• Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access the Service, including the hardware model, operating system and version, and unique device identifiers.
• Approximate Location (IP-Based): We may derive your approximate location from your IP address. This is a general location (e.g., city or region) and is not as precise as the location data you may optionally provide with posts.
• Analytics Data: We use Amplitude, a third-party analytics service, to collect information about how you use the Service. This includes the pages you visit, the features you use, the actions you take, and the time spent on different parts of the Service. This data is used to improve the Service and understand user behavior. Amplitude may use cookies and similar technologies to collect this data. See 'Information from Third-Parties' section to know how to opt-out.

1.3 Information From Third Parties

• Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Service. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and/or other websites on the Internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com. For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, see Google's Privacy & Terms: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
• Cloudflare Turnstile: We use Cloudflare Turnstile as a CAPTCHA solution to protect our website from bots and spam. Turnstile may collect information about your device and interaction with the CAPTCHA challenge to determine if you are a human user. This information is processed by Cloudflare in accordance with their Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/.
• Amplitude: We use Amplitude for analytics, as described above. Amplitude's use of your information is governed by their privacy policy, which you can find here: https://amplitude.com/privacy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide and Maintain the Service: To operate our website, allow you to create and manage blog posts, manage your account, and provide customer support.
• Improve the Service: To understand how users interact with our Service, diagnose technical issues, and improve the user experience.
• Communicate with You: To send you updates, notifications, and other information related to your account or the Service. We may also respond to your inquiries and requests.
• Display Public Information: Your username, public posts, your first and last name, email address, profile picture and "about" section are visible to other users on your profile page.
• Display Advertisements: With your consent, we use Google AdSense to display personalized advertisements.
• Enforce our Terms of Service: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Zametka.com, our users, or the public, including addressing copyright infringement claims related to user-submitted content.
• Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations, including responding to valid legal requests related to copyright infringement.
• Display Post Location (Optional): If you choose to provide your location with a post, we will display that location information as part of the post, as you have directed.
• Improve Security: We use information collected by Cloudflare Turnstile to prevent automated abuse and maintain the security of our Service.
• Personalize Your Experience: **We may use your first and last name to personalize your experience on the Service, such as addressing you by name in communications or on your profile page.**

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your public posts, username, your first and last name, email address, profile picture, "about" section are visible on your profile page. Files uploaded to public posts are publicly accessible. Files uploaded to private posts are accessible via unlisted URLs. If you choose to share your location with a post, that location information will be visible to users who can view the post.
• With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service (e.g., hosting providers, email providers). These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• With Google (AdSense): As described above, we share information with Google for advertising purposes, subject to your consent.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process. We may also disclose information if we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person, violations of our Terms of Service, or to respond to valid copyright infringement claims.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your information.
• With Cloudflare: We share information with Cloudflare as part of their Turnstile service, as described above. This information is used to distinguish between human users and bots.
• With Analytics Providers (Amplitude): We share information with Amplitude, as described above, to help us analyze usage patterns and improve the Service.

4. Your Choices

• Account Information: You can update or delete your account information at any time by logging into your account settings.
• Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Consent Banner. You can also generally configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some features of the Service may not function properly without cookies.
• Email Communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails. We may still send you non-promotional emails, such as those about your account or our ongoing business relations.
• Do Not Track: We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from web browsers.
• Location Information: **You have complete control over whether to share your location with individual posts. You can choose to enable or disable location sharing for each post you create.**
• Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt-out of Amplitude data collection by following the instructions provided in Amplitude's privacy policy (linked in Section 1.3).

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy (COPPA and GDPR-K Compliance)

Zametka.com is committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 18 (or the applicable age of majority in your jurisdiction). If you are under 18, you MUST NOT use this website without verifiable consent from your parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected such information without consent, we will take steps to delete it.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under 18 has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us at privacy@zametka.com. We will take steps to verify your identity as the parent or legal guardian before taking any action regarding the child's information. Parents have the right to review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child's information.

7. International Data Transfers

Zametka.com is based in Paris, France, and is subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you are accessing our Service from outside of France, including from the United States or other countries, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in France, where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

The data protection laws of France and the European Union may differ from those of your jurisdiction. By using our Service, you acknowledge and consent to this transfer, storage, and processing of your information in France, subject to the protections afforded by the GDPR.

We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR. These measures may include the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission for transfers of personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), where necessary.

If personal information is transferred outside of the EEA, the transfer will only take place, if the European commision has decided that the third country ensures an adequte level of protection, appropriate safeguards have been provided, on condition that enforceable data subject rights and effective legal remedies for data subjects are available, or if the transfer is based on one of the derogations set by the GDPR

8. User Content Ownership and Responsibility

You retain all ownership rights to the content you create and submit to Zametka.com (including blog posts, comments, uploaded files, profile picture, and "about" section text). You are solely responsible for ensuring that this content does not infringe upon the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of third parties. Zametka.com will not use your content for any purpose other than providing and improving the Service, displaying it as you have directed (e.g., making a post public or private), complying with legal obligations, and enforcing our Terms of Service (which includes our copyright infringement policies and procedures). We will not sell your content to third parties. Please refer to our Terms of Service for details on copyright.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: our contact page or via email at privacy@zametka.com.