Effective Date: 16-Oct-2023
Last Updated: 16-Oct-2023
This privacy notice for Freight Scoop (“we,” “us,” or “our”), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share (“process”) your information when you use our services (“Services”), such as when you:
• Visit our website at https://freightscoop.com, or any website of ours that links to this privacy notice
• Engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or events
Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at author@freightscoop.com.
By accessing or using Freight Scoop, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website or provide us with any personal information.
Personal information
We collect personal information, such as your email address that you voluntarily provide to us when you subscribe on the website, signup for the newsletter, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, when you participate in activities on the website, or otherwise when you contact us.
The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including your IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system. We use cookies and similar technologies to gather this data to enhance your user experience and for analytical purposes. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Services, and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Services, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.
The information we collect includes:
• Log and Usage Data. Log and usage data is service-related, diagnostic, usage, and performance information our servers automatically collect when you access or use our Services and which we record in log files. Depending on how you interact with us, this log data may include your IP address, device information, browser type, and settings and information about your activity in the Services (such as the date/time stamps associated with your usage, pages and files viewed, searches, and other actions you take such as which features you use), device event information (such as system activity, error reports (sometimes called “crash dumps”), and hardware settings).
• Device Data. We collect device data such as information about your computer, phone, tablet, or other device you use to access the Services. Depending on the device used, this device data may include information such as your IP address (or proxy server), device and application identification numbers, location, browser type, hardware model, Internet service provider and/or mobile carrier, operating system, and system configuration information.
• Location Data. We collect location data such as information about your device’s location, which can be either precise or imprecise. How much information we collect depends on the type and settings of the device you use to access the Services. For example, we may use GPS and other technologies to collect geolocation data that tells us your current location (based on your IP address). You can opt out of allowing us to collect this information either by refusing access to the information or by disabling your Location setting on your device. However, if you choose to opt out, you may not be able to use certain aspects of the Services.
Third-Party Analytics: We may use third-party analytics tools to gather information about how you interact with our website. These tools may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect data about your usage patterns.
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us improve the functionality and performance of our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to your website or other websites.
- Google Analytics: Freightscoop uses Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. This service collects data about your interactions with our website, such as the pages you visit and the time spent on each page. This data helps us improve our content and user experience.
Google’s Use of Advertising Cookies
Google and its partners use advertising cookies to provide relevant and personalized ads to users. These cookies enable us to:
a. Frequency Capping: Ensure that users see ads in a controlled manner to prevent overexposure.
b. Ad Personalization: Show ads that are more likely to be relevant to the user based on their interests.
c. Ad Reporting and Measurement: Understand how effective our advertising campaigns are and analyze user interactions with ads.
d. Demographics and Interests Reporting: Provide insights into the demographics and interests of site visitors.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Newsletter Subscription: We use your email address to send you our newsletter and other relevant updates about supply chain and logistics news.
- Website Analytics: We use data from cookies and analytics tools to improve our website’s performance, content, and user experience.
- Ads: We may display advertisements on our website. These ads are delivered by third-party ad networks, which may collect information about your online activities to provide you with more relevant ads. Please refer to the “Ad Choices” section below for more information on opting out of personalized ads.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your personal information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may disclose your information to third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our newsletter, analyzing website usage, and managing advertisements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or legal request.
Ad Choices
We may work with third-party advertising partners to display ads on our website. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites to provide you with more relevant advertising.
You have the option to manage and control the use of cookies for advertising. You can:
a. Opt-Out: You can opt-out of personalized ads from Google by visiting the Google Ads Settings page Ads Settings and adjusting your ad personalization preferences. You can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info. You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your ad preferences through the ad network’s settings or using the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out tool at http://optout.networkadvertising.org/. Please note that opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will not see any ads; it means you will see ads that are less tailored to your interests.
c. Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Please note that this may affect your browsing experience, and you may need to adjust settings for each browser you use.
d. Third-Party Tools: There are also third-party tools and browser extensions available that allow you to manage and block cookies and online tracking.
Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Withdraw Consent: If you have provided your consent for data processing, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise these rights or if you have any questions or concerns about your personal information, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
Security
We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
If you are a resident of California, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) may provide you with additional privacy rights. These rights include the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to request the deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. To exercise your CPRA rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 6 of this Privacy Policy.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
For individuals within the European Union (EU), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) may apply to your personal data. Under GDPR, you have the right to access your personal information, request its correction, deletion, or restriction of processing, and object to the processing of your data. To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 6 of this Privacy Policy.
Ad Blocking Recovery
Freightscoop may employ ad blocking recovery techniques to maintain the quality of our content and services. This may involve requesting that you disable your ad-blocking software to access our website. We do not use ad-blocker recovery to collect personal information, and your privacy is our priority.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and the date of the last update will be revised accordingly. We recommend that you review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your privacy.
By using our website, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of Freightscoop signifies your acceptance of any changes made to this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: author@freightscoop.com
Thank you for visiting Freight Scoop and trusting us with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with the best possible experience on our website.