1. Who We Are
TrendQuery ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website located at trendquery.iapom.com. We publish editorial trend reports analyzing global search behavior across genres including entertainment, technology, health, travel, finance, education, lifestyle, and food.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways: automatically through your browser when you visit our site, and directly when you voluntarily provide it. Automatically collected data includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data is collected through cookies and third-party analytics services including Google Analytics. We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information unless you choose to provide it through a contact or newsletter form.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze site traffic and improve your experience. These include: (a) Essential cookies required for the site to function; (b) Analytics cookies from Google Analytics (GA4) that help us understand how visitors interact with our content; (c) Advertising cookies from Google AdSense (publisher ID: pub-2732010116993794) that enable us to display relevant advertisements. You may opt out of analytics and advertising cookies through our cookie consent banner. Disabling cookies may affect certain site functionality.
4. Google AdSense and Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com. We participate in the Google AdSense program as a direct seller: google.com, pub-2732010116993794, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0.
5. Sponsored Content
Some articles on TrendQuery include sponsored sections. Sponsored content is clearly labeled within the article. Sponsors pay to be featured in relevant trend reports. Sponsored links may direct you to third-party websites, including our current sponsor 3umph Studios at https://3umphstudios.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: operate and improve the TrendQuery website; analyze traffic patterns and reader behavior to improve our editorial content; serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense; comply with legal obligations; and prevent fraud or abuse of our services. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
7. Data Retention
Analytics data collected through Google Analytics is retained according to Google's standard data retention policies. We do not store personal data on our own servers beyond what is necessary to operate the site.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data including: the right to access data we hold about you; the right to request deletion of your data; the right to opt out of targeted advertising; and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). EU and UK residents may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
9. Children's Privacy
TrendQuery is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of TrendQuery after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can reach us through the contact information available on our website at trendquery.iapom.com.