Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 1,2024
At Global Impulse Media, we respect your privacy and value your trust. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website, newsletters, podcasts, videos, merchandise store, or any other services we provide (“Services”). By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
1. About This Policy and Us
(a) Who We Are
Global Impulse Media (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the Services. This Privacy Policy supplements our Terms of Service and governs how we handle your personal information.
(b) When This Policy Applies
This Policy applies whenever you use our Services, including:
Our website (www.globalimpulsemedia.com )
Podcasts, newsletters, and other content
Merchandise store and related social media pages
If you have questions about this Policy, please contact us at privacy@globalimpulsem.com .
(c) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. If the changes are significant, we will notify you via email or through a notice on our website before they take effect.
2. Information We Collect
(a) Information You Provide
You can use some parts of our Services without providing personal information. However, certain activities—such as subscribing to newsletters, purchasing merchandise, or contacting us—require you to share details like:
Name
Email address
Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless necessary for operational purposes (e.g., processing orders).
(b) Information Collected Automatically
When you use our Services, we automatically collect technical data through cookies and similar technologies, including:
Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on the site, and interactions with ads.
Location Data: General location based on your IP address (not precise geolocation).
(c) Information Generated About You
We may infer additional information about your preferences or interests based on the data we collect. For example, we might analyze your reading habits to recommend relevant content or ads.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
(a) To Provide and Improve Our Services
Deliver content, newsletters, and products you request.
Process payments and fulfill orders.
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
(b) To Personalize Your Experience
Suggest articles, products, or services that match your interests.
Show personalized ads through third-party advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense).
(c) For Advertising Purposes
We work with advertisers to display relevant ads on our site and across the web. These ads may rely on cookies and tracking technologies. You can manage your preferences or opt out of personalized ads via:
Google Ads Settings
NAI Opt-Out Page
(d) To Ensure Security and Compliance
Prevent fraud, misuse, or unauthorized access.
Enforce our Terms of Service and comply with legal obligations.
(e) To Analyze Trends and Create Aggregate Reports
We may aggregate or anonymize your data to generate insights about our audience (e.g., traffic patterns, ad performance). This deidentified data cannot identify you personally.
4. When We Share Your Information
We may disclose your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with hosting, analytics, payment processing, or advertising.
Advertising Partners: Companies that help us deliver personalized ads (e.g., Google AdSense).
Legal Requirements: To comply with laws, regulations, or requests from authorities.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Your Rights and Choices
(a) Managing Cookies
When you first visit our site, you’ll see a cookie banner allowing you to:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences
You can update your choices anytime by revisiting the cookie settings.
(b) Accessing or Deleting Your Data
You have the right to:
Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correct or delete your data.
Opt out of receiving promotional emails.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@globalimpulsem.com .
(c) Location-Specific Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under applicable laws:
GDPR/UK GDPR: Residents of the EU, UK, or Switzerland can request access, rectification, erasure, or portability of their data.
CCPA: California residents can opt out of the sale of their personal information (though we do not sell data).
Other Jurisdictions: If you reside in a region with similar data privacy laws, we extend comparable rights to you.
6. International Data Transfers
Our Services are hosted in the United States. If you access our site from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries. By using our Services, you consent to such transfers.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us: