Your Privacy Matters to Us

1. Activity Record of Data Collection

The following table outlines what data we collect, when we collect it, and our purpose:

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to our users. The types of information we collect include:

Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you register, we may collect your name, email address, and password.
• Contact Form Submissions: Information you provide when contacting us (name, email, message).
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter.
• User Content: Comments, feedback, or any content you submit to our platform.

Information Automatically Collected

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths.
• IP Address: For security, analytics, and to determine your general geographic location.
• Referrer Information: The website you came from before visiting PNG Valley.
• Cookie Data: Identifiers, preferences, and tracking information (see Section 4).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
• To improve, personalize, and expand our offerings
• To understand how visitors use our website
• To respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• To send periodic newsletters and updates (only if subscribed)
• To prevent fraud, abuse, and illegal activities
• To comply with legal obligations
• To display relevant advertising through Google AdSense and our trusted advertising partners

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar privacy laws, we must have a valid legal basis to process your personal data. We rely on:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information. You may withdraw consent at any time.
• Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill a contract with you.
• Legitimate Interests: For improving services, preventing fraud, ensuring security.
• Legal Obligation: When required by law to process or retain certain information.
• Vital Interests: To protect someone’s life or physical safety.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

PNG Valley uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage through Google Analytics.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense, DoubleClick, and our trusted third-party advertising partners.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings like language and login state.
• Social Media Cookies: Set by X, Pinterest, Instagram for sharing features.

Managing Cookies:

You can manage cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Visit allaboutcookies.org for more info.

6. Google Consent Mode v2 & IAB TCF v2.2

PNG Valley implements Google Consent Mode v2 and complies with the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF) v2.2 to ensure proper handling of user consent across all advertising and analytics services.

What This Means:

• Granular Consent: Choose which categories of cookies to accept.
• Consent Signaling: Your choices automatically communicated to all advertising partners.
• EU Region Detection: EU/EEA, UK, and Switzerland users see GDPR-compliant consent options.
• Withdraw Anytime: Change or withdraw consent at any time through cookie settings.
• Ad Personalization Controls: Separate controls for personalization, measurement, and analytics.

Without consent, we may display non-personalized advertisements as permitted by Consent Mode v2 with privacy-preserving conversion modeling.

7. Data Retention Period

We retain personal information only as long as necessary:

• Account Information: While account is active. Deleted within 30 days after account closure.
• Cookie Data: Expires 24 hours to 2 years depending on type.
• Analytics Data: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default).
• Contact Form Submissions: Up to 3 years.
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe.
• Legal & Tax Records: 5-7 years as required by law.

8. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics: Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense: Policies
• Cloudflare: Privacy Policy
• Hostinger: Privacy Policy
• Social Media: X (Twitter), Instagram, Pinterest sharing features.

9. Advertising and Google AdSense

PNG Valley uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC, along with other trusted advertising partners, to display advertisements on our website. This helps us provide free content and services to our users.

How AdSense and Third-Party Advertising Works:

Google AdSense and our advertising partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet. Google’s use of the DoubleClick DART cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

Personalized Advertising:

The ads you see may be personalized based on:

• Your previous interactions with our website
• Your browsing history across the web
• Your approximate geographic location
• Demographic information inferred from browsing patterns
• Your interests and preferences

Opt-Out Options:

• Google Personalized Ads: Google Ads Settings
• Digital Advertising Alliance (US): YourAdChoices.com
• European Interactive DAA: YourOnlineChoices.eu
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out
• IAB Canada AdChoices: YourAdChoices.ca

10. Email Communications

When you subscribe or contact us, we may send:

• Transactional Emails: Account confirmations, password resets, security alerts.
• Marketing Emails: Newsletters and promotional content (opt-in only).
• Service Updates: Important changes to terms or features.
• Customer Support: Responses to your inquiries.

You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in any marketing email or through the Contact Form.

11. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share in limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help operate our website.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or government request.
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
• Aggregated Data: Anonymized data for analytics or research.
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree.

12. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• SSL/TLS Encryption for all data transmission
• Secure Password Storage using bcrypt/Argon2
• Access Controls with role-based permissions
• Firewalls & DDoS Protection via Cloudflare
• Regular Security Audits and penetration testing
• Encrypted Backups to prevent data loss

No method of transmission is 100% secure. In case of a breach, we’ll notify affected users as required by law.

13. Your Rights and Choices

You may have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your data.
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
• Right to Restrict Processing.
• Right to Data Portability.
• Right to Object to direct marketing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint with your data protection authority.

Contact us through our Contact Form. We respond within 30 days.

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have these rights:

• Right to Know: What personal info we’ve collected in the last 12 months.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: PNG Valley does not sell personal information.
• Right to Correct inaccurate information.
• Right to Limit Sensitive Information Use.
• Right to Non-Discrimination.

Contact us via Contact Form. Response within 45 days.

15. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

EEA, UK, and Switzerland users have additional rights:

• All rights in Section 12 above
• Right to lodge a complaint with your Data Protection Authority
• Right to information about automated decision-making
• Right to compensation for GDPR violations

Find your local DPA at the European Data Protection Board. For international transfers, we use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

16. Brazil Privacy Rights (LGPD)

Brazil residents have rights under Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD):

• Confirmation of data processing
• Access to your personal data
• Correction of incomplete or outdated data
• Anonymization, blocking, or deletion of unnecessary data
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent
• Information about entities sharing your data

Complaints can be filed with Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD).

17. Do Not Track Signals

There is no industry standard for DNT signals. PNG Valley does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can:

• Manage cookies via browser settings
• Use our cookie consent banner
• Apply third-party opt-out tools (Section 8)
• Use privacy extensions (uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, Ghostery)

18. Account Deletion

How to Delete:

• Go to Account Settings → Delete Account
• Send request via Contact Form
• Provide identity verification

After Deletion:

• Account deactivated immediately
• Personal data deleted within 30 days
• Some data retained for legal/regulatory purposes
• Backups overwritten within 90 days

Note: Account deletion is permanent and irreversible.

19. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

PNG Valley is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in some EU jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If a child has provided data, please contact us immediately.

We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar laws worldwide.

20. International Users

PNG Valley serves users globally. Your data may be transferred to and processed in various countries. Safeguards include:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Adequacy decisions where available
• Encryption during transit and at rest
• Contractual data protection obligations

21. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date
• Notify users of material changes via email or website notice
• Provide at least 30 days notice for material changes
• Seek renewed consent for significant changes

Continued use after modifications constitutes acceptance.

22. Data Protection Officer & Contact

We have assigned a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to handle all privacy-related issues, data requests, and complaints. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, your data, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Submit Complaints & Data Protection Requests

If you wish to raise any objection regarding the processing of your personal data, please submit your request, objection, inquiry, or suggestion through our contact form. Provide as detailed a description as possible to help us solve your concerns efficiently.