Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Sterling Journal (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit SterlingJournal.co (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information we collect
Information you provide
When you contact us through the Site — for example, via our contact form — we collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers automatically collect certain information about your device and activity. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, links clicked, and the dates and times of your visits. This information is collected through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies described below.
2. How we use information
We use the information we collect to operate and improve the Site; to respond to your inquiries; to understand how visitors use our content; to measure the performance of our pages and advertising; to detect and prevent fraud or abuse; and to comply with legal obligations.
3. Cookies and tracking technologies
The Site uses cookies, web beacons/pixels, and similar technologies. These are used for site analytics (for example, Google Analytics via Google Tag Manager) and advertising measurement (for example, the Meta Pixel). These tools help us understand aggregate visitor behavior, such as which pages are viewed and how visitors arrive at the Site.
You can control cookies through your browser settings, and you can opt out of certain interest-based advertising through industry tools such as the DAA’s opt-out page. Disabling cookies may affect how parts of the Site function.
4. Advertising, affiliate links, and third parties
The Site contains commercial content, including affiliate links: if you click a link to a product and make a purchase, the seller or an affiliate network may pay us a commission. Affiliate networks and sellers may set their own cookies when you click these links, and their handling of your information is governed by their own privacy policies, not this one.
The Site may also link to other third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of sites we do not operate, and we encourage you to review their policies.
5. How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers who help us operate the Site (such as hosting, analytics, and email providers); with advertising and measurement partners as described above; when required by law or to protect our rights; and in connection with a business transfer such as a merger or acquisition.
6. Data retention and security
We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law, and we use reasonable safeguards to protect it. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete it, or to opt out of certain processing. To exercise any rights available to you, contact us using the details below.
8. Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Material changes will be noted on this page.
10. Contact us
Questions about this policy or your information? Reach us via our contact page or at contact@sterlingjournal.co.