Last Updated: [November 11, 2024]

Welcome to Physics Notebook! At https://www.physicsnotebooc.com (“Physics Notebook,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with various privacy laws, including the GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, and CalOPPA. By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information from users:

• Email Address
• First Name
• Last Name

We collect this information when you interact with our website, such as when you subscribe to our mailing list or contact us for inquiries.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used for purposes such as:

• Providing services, updates, or information related to Physics Notebook
• Responding to inquiries and customer service requests
• Improving our website and services through tracking and analytics
• Sending promotional emails, newsletters, and updates via Mailchimp (only if you have opted in)

3. Tracking & Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how users interact with our site. This tracking tool collects data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited on our site. This data is used solely for analytics purposes and to improve user experience on our website.

4. Advertising

Physics Notebook displays ads via Google Ads (AdSense). Google may use cookies to personalize ads based on your interactions with our site and other websites. You can manage your ad preferences through your Google account settings.

5. Legal Compliance & Privacy Regulations

i) GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

Since May 25, 2018, the GDPR applies to websites and businesses that serve users from the European Union (EU). Under GDPR, EU users have specific rights regarding their personal information, including:

• Right to Access – Request a copy of the data we hold on you.
• Right to Rectification – Request corrections to any inaccurate data.
• Right to Erasure – Request the deletion of your data under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability – Request the transfer of your data to another organization.
• Right to Restrict Processing – Limit the way we use your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

ii) CCPA & CPRA (California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act)

As of January 1, 2023, the CCPA (as amended by the CPRA) applies to websites and businesses with users or customers from California, USA. Under CCPA/CPRA, California residents have the right to:

• Know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect and the purpose for collecting them.
• Request deletion of their personal data, subject to certain limitations.
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data.
• Access data that we hold about them.

Physics Notebook does not sell personal information. California residents can exercise their rights under CCPA/CPRA by contacting us at [email protected].

iii) CalOPPA (California Online Privacy Protection Act)

Since January 1, 2014, CalOPPA requires us to disclose how we collect and use personal information from California residents. As a part of compliance with CalOPPA, we:

• Provide an easily accessible link to this Privacy Policy on our website.
• Disclose how users can review and make changes to their personal information.
• Allow users to control their preferences for personalized ads through third-party tools.

6. Security of Your Information

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, please understand that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

8. Your Rights & Choices

• Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us at [email protected].
• Managing Cookies and Tracking: You may manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings and can also opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

9. Children

This website is not intended for children under 16. If become aware that a child has provided us information without parental or guardian consent, please contact us [email protected]. We will delete such information from our files as soon as reasonably practicable.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

• Email: [email protected]

Physics Notebook is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with international data protection standards. Thank you for trusting us with your information.