Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MarketEventBoard ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website located at https://market-event-board.vercel.app (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information. By using the Service you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Usage Data. When you visit the Service, we may automatically collect certain information sent by your browser or device, including your IP address (in anonymized form), browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of your visit, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This data is used solely to understand aggregate usage patterns and improve the Service.

Cookies & Similar Technologies. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain session preferences (such as your selected locale) and to serve relevant advertising through Google AdSense. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some parts of the Service may not function properly without cookies.

3. Google AdSense & Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on prior visits to our site or other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

4. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and maintain the Service
• To analyze usage and improve content and user experience
• To serve relevant advertising through Google AdSense
• To detect and prevent technical issues or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

5. Data Retention & Security

We retain usage data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, including official government data sources (BLS, Fed, BEA) and financial information providers. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove that information.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy law (including GDPR or CCPA) to access, correct, or request deletion of personal data we hold about you. Because we collect minimal data and do not maintain user accounts, most requests can be satisfied by clearing your browser cookies. For other inquiries, please use the contact information below.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via the feedback link on the site or open an issue in the project repository.