Introduction
Welcome to SimileVsMetaphor.com. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data when you visit our website.
By using this website, you agree to the terms described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit SimileVsMetaphor.com:
- Non-personal data — browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the site (collected automatically via analytics tools).
- Personal data (optional) — if you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter, you may voluntarily provide your name and email address.
- Cookies and tracking data — we use cookies to improve your experience and serve relevant advertisements (see the Cookies section below).
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website
- Understand how visitors use our content
- Respond to enquiries or messages you send us
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you have subscribed)
- Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Cookies
This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience and to display personalised advertisements.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies — required for the website to function correctly.
- Analytics cookies — used by Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about site traffic and usage patterns.
- Advertising cookies — used by Google AdSense to display ads that are relevant to you, based on your browsing behaviour.
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on the site. You may also opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings at https://www.google.com/settings/ads.
Google AdSense & Analytics
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site.
We also use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our content. This tool collects anonymous information such as pages viewed, time on site, and traffic sources. No personally identifiable information is collected by Google Analytics.
For more information, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Children’s Privacy
SimileVsMetaphor.com is intended for a general audience and may be used by students and young learners. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to request correction or deletion of your data
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
- The right to object to the processing of your data
- The right to data portability (where applicable under GDPR)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics default retention settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please get in touch:
SimileVsMetaphor.com
Website: https://similevsmetaphor.com
Contact page: https://similevsmetaphor.com/contact/