Effective Date: August 20, 2025
Website: www.drivendevice.com
At DrivenDevice.com, your privacy and trust are very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website. Our practices are guided by global data protection standards, including:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation – EU/UK)
- CCPA & CPRA (California Consumer Privacy Act/California Privacy Rights Act – USA)
- LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados – Brazil)
- PIPEDA (Canada)
- APPI (Japan)
- Other applicable international privacy and data protection laws.
By using DrivenDevice.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
a) Personal Information (when voluntarily provided)
- Name, email address, or contact details (e.g., when subscribing to newsletters, filling forms, or contacting us).
- Account information (if user registration is enabled).
b) Non-Personal / Automatic Data
- IP address, browser type, device type, operating system.
- Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, referring/exit pages).
- Cookies and tracking technologies (explained below).
c) Third-Party Data
We may receive limited information from advertising networks, analytics providers, or social media platforms to improve our services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for:
- Providing access to our content and services.
- Improving website functionality, performance, and security.
- Sending newsletters, updates, or marketing communications (with your consent).
- Personalizing content and ads (where applicable).
- Complying with legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations.
We do not sell your personal data.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar tools to:
- Improve site navigation and user experience.
- Analyze traffic through Google Analytics and similar tools.
- Deliver personalized ads through Google AdSense and other partners.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note some site features may not function properly without them.
4. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services
We may share limited data with trusted partners:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Search Console).
- Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense, programmatic ad networks).
- Email service providers (for newsletters or notifications).
We require all partners to comply with strict privacy and data protection laws.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access & Portability: Request a copy of your data.
- Correction: Ask us to fix inaccurate information.
- Deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data.
- Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: Under CCPA/CPRA, opt out of personal data being shared for targeted advertising.
- Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information.
- Withdraw Consent: For email marketing or cookies at any time.
To exercise your rights, email us at privacy@drivendevice.com.
6. Children’s Privacy
DrivenDevice.com is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the age required by local law, e.g., 16 in the EU). If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
7. Data Security & Storage
We use industry-standard security practices, including:
- SSL encryption for data transmission.
- Secure servers and firewalls.
- Restricted access to personal data.
While we take strong measures, no online system is 100% secure. Users share information at their own risk.
8. International Data Transfers
As a global news website, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable international data protection laws (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses under GDPR).
9. Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure
- We may display ads through Google AdSense or other partners. These may use cookies to personalize ads.
- Some content may include affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
10. Email & Communication Policy
- If you subscribe, we may send newsletters or promotional emails.
- You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the link in our emails or contacting us directly.
- We comply with CAN-SPAM Act (USA), GDPR email rules (EU), and similar global standards.
11. Third-Party Links
DrivenDevice.com may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their policies separately.
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. The updated version will be posted with a new “Effective Date.”
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: