Last updated October 6th, 2024

Welcome to “On the Best List”, (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy when you visit our website www.onthebestlist.com or use our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. By accessing or using the Site, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”), you agree to this Privacy Policy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS THE SITE.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the date at the top of this Privacy Policy. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Site, and you waive the right to receive specific notice of each such change or modification. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in various ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies to collect data about your interactions with our Site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the Site.

Personal Information: This includes any personally identifiable or other information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, and any other personal details you submit when you choose to participate in various activities related to the Site, such as signing up for newsletters, downloads, commenting on posts, entering contests or giveaways, answering surveys, or contacting us. You are under no obligation to provide us with personal information of any kind, however, your refusal to do so may prevent you from utilizing certain features of the Site.

Automatically Collected Information: We may automatically collect certain information about your device, browsing actions, and usage patterns. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and pages viewed directly before and after accessing the Site.

How We Use Your Information

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth and customized experience. We may use the information we collect to:

  • Operate and maintain the Site
  • Improve the quality of our content and user experience
  • Allow comments on the Site, and respond to your comments, inquiries, or requests
  • Send newsletters, updates, advertising, and other marketing communications
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve your experience with the Site
  • Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other unlawful activities
  • Administer sweepstakes, promotions, and contests
  • Compile anonymous statistical data and analysis for use internally or with third parties
  • Offer new products or services, and/or recommendations to you
  • Request feedback or contact you regarding your use of the Site

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information we have collected in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who provide services to us, such as website hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and customer service.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation or protect our rights, safety, or that of others.
  • Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. If we go out of business or enter bankruptcy, your information would be an asset transferred or acquired by a third party.
  • Online Postings: When you post comments, or other content to the Site, your posts may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside the Site in perpetuity.
  • Third-Party Advertisers: We use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit the Site. These companies may use information about your visits to the Site and other websites that are contained in web cookies to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. However, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against interception or misuse.

Your Choices

You may update or delete your personal information, unsubscribe from our newsletters, or request that we no longer collect, use, or disclose your information by contacting us at [email protected]. Additionally, you can control cookies through your browser settings.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without verification of parental consent, we will delete such information as soon as possible.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]

Other Disclosures & Policies:

Advertising Privacy Statement

At “On the Best List” (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Advertising Privacy Statement explains how we use advertising on our website www.onthebestlist.com (the “Site”), and how advertising partners may collect and use your information.

How We Use Advertising

We display ads on our Site to support the content and services we provide to you. These ads may be shown directly by us or by third-party advertising partners. We may use various forms of advertising, including banner ads, sponsored content, and targeted advertisements based on your interests.

Information Collection for Advertising

To deliver relevant ads, we and our third-party advertising partners may collect certain information about your browsing behavior, including:

  • Device Information: Information about your device, such as IP address, browser type, and operating system.
  • Browsing Information: Data about your interactions with our Site, such as pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on the Site.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and tracking pixels to collect information about your browsing activities on our Site and other websites to provide targeted advertisements.

Use of Collected Information

The information collected for advertising purposes may be used to:

  • Show relevant ads based on your interests
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Limit the number of times you see a particular ad
  • Improve our Site and user experience

Third-Party Advertising Partners

We may work with third-party advertising partners, including [Google AdSense, Facebook Ads, etc.], who use cookies and similar technologies to deliver targeted ads. These third parties may collect information about your browsing behavior across different websites and services. The collection and use of information by third-party advertising partners are subject to their own privacy policies.

Your Choice & Opt-Out Options

You have choices regarding how your information is used for advertising purposes:

  • Opt-Out of Targeted Ads: You can opt out of targeted ads by using the opt-out tools provided by the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) at http://optout.aboutads.info or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) at http://optout.networkadvertising.org.
  • Browser Settings: You can control cookies by adjusting your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. However, please note that some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
  • Ad Preferences Settings: Many advertising partners, such as Google and Facebook, provide settings to control ad preferences and personalize ad experiences. For more information, visit Google Ad Settings and Facebook Ad Preferences.

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a Do Not Track (“DNT”) option, which is a signal you can enable to indicate your privacy preferences to websites. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences and opt-out options as described above.

For European Economic Area Residents – GDPR

For EEA residents, www.onthebestlist.com complies with GDPR for advertising data. We process data based on consent (via cookies) and legitimate interests. You may withdraw consent anytime through by contacting us at [email protected]. You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing, and request data portability. Contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights. Data may be transferred outside the EEA with GDPR safeguards. We retain data as needed, deleting it if consent is withdrawn or an objection is raised.

For California Residents – CCPA

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have these rights regarding their personal data. California law gives residents the right to opt out of the “sale” of their personal information to third parties, including for advertising purposes. Under California law, the sharing of your information with a service provider for advertising purposes could be considered a “sale.” To opt out of the sharing of your information for advertising information, click the opt-out link provided in the footer of this page. You also have the right to request from us the categories of personal information that we have shared and the categories of third parties to whom the information was provided. To make such a request, please contact us at [email protected]. To be clear we do not share your name, contact information, or any other sensitive information with third parties, and the categories of third parties that we share information with for advertising purposes are supply side platforms, programmatic advertising exchanges, and demand side platforms.

Changes to This Advertising Privacy Statement

We may update this Advertising Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy to reflect the latest version. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use advertising on our Site.