Privacy Policy
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One of our main priorities at The Hockey Observer, accessible from www.thehockeyobserver.com, is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains the types of information collected and recorded by The Hockey Observer and how we use it.
Log Files
The Hockey Observer follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and are a part of hosting services’ analytics. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any personally identifiable information. The information aims to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement on the website, and gather demographic information.
Cookies and Web Beacons
Like any other website, The Hockey Observer uses “cookies.” These cookies store information, including visitors’ preferences and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. We use the data to optimize users’ experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors’ browser type and/or other information.
Google DoubleClick DART Cookie
Google is one of the third-party vendors on our site. It also uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to www.website.com and other sites on the internet. However, visitors may choose to decline the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and content network Privacy Policy at the following URL – https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Our Advertising Partners
Some of our site’s advertisers may use cookies and web beacons. Our advertising partners are listed below. Each has its privacy policy on user data. For easier access, we hyperlinked to their Privacy Policies below.
Privacy Policies
You may consult this list to find the Privacy Policy for each of the advertising partners of The Hockey Observer.
Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons in their respective advertisements and links that appear on The Hockey Observer. When this occurs, these are sent directly to users’ browsers, and they automatically receive your IP address. These technologies measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and personalize the advertising content you see on websites you visit.
Note that The Hockey Observer has no access to or control over these cookies used by third-party advertisers.
Third Party Privacy Policies
The Hockey Observer’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. These policies may include their practices and instructions about how to opt out of certain options. You may find a comprehensive listing of these privacy policies and their links here: Privacy Policy Links.
You can choose to turn off cookies through your browser options. Specific web browsers’ websites provide more detailed information about cookie management. What Are Cookies?
Children’s Information
Another part of our priority is protecting children while using the Internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.
The Hockey Observer does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child shared this information on our website, please contact us immediately. We will make every effort to remove it from our records promptly.
Online Privacy Policy Only
This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for website visitors regarding the information they share and/or collect in The Hockey Observer. This policy does not apply to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.
Consent
By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its Terms and Conditions.