Effective Date: November 5, 2025
Practical Survival Guides (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit [practicalsurvivalguides.com], in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.
Information We Collect
- Personal Information: When you register, subscribe, contact us, or interact with our website, you may provide information such as your name, email address, or other details.
- Usage Data: We gather information such as your IP address, browser type, device, pages visited, and time spent using cookies and analytics tools.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content and ads.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your consent (when signing up, opting in, or contacting us)
- Performance of a contract (if we need to provide you services)
- Legitimate interests (improving the site, analytics, marketing)
- Legal obligation
How We Use Your Data
- To operate and maintain our website
- To communicate and respond to your inquiries
- To improve features, content, and user experience
- To send newsletters and updates (if you opt-in)
- To display ads and affiliate offers tailored to your interests
Third-Party Disclosure
We may share information with service providers for website management, analytics, and advertising. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Our site uses affiliate links, and our affiliates may use tracking technologies.
Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense and similar advertising networks, which may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your prior visits. For details or to opt out, visit Google’s Ad Settings.
International Data Transfers
Information may be transferred, stored, or processed outside your country of residence, including outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We take steps to ensure your personal data receives adequate protection.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. You can request deletion of your personal information at any time.
Your GDPR Rights
If you reside in the EEA, you have the following rights under GDPR:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to rectify inaccurate data
- The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- The right to restrict or object to processing
- The right to data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contactus@practicalsurvivalguides.com. We will respond to your request within one month.
Your Choices
- You may opt out of communications by using unsubscribe links in our emails.
- You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
Data Security
We use reasonable measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with the revised effective date.
Contact Us
Questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data or this policy? Please contact us at: contactus@practicalsurvivalguides.com