Privacy Policy - InfoCandle

Last Updated: June 2026

Welcome to InfoCandle (“we,” “our,” “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit or use our website, https://infocandle.com/, or any related services (collectively, the “Service”). By using our Service, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At InfoCandle, your privacy is highly important to us. We are committed to protecting your personal information and handling it transparently, securely, and in strict compliance with applicable privacy laws and Google AdSense policies.

Our Privacy Principles

We follow these core principles when handling your data:

We use strong physical and digital security measures to protect your information.
The third-party service providers we work with are required to maintain similar security standards.
You will only receive marketing communications if you explicitly choose to opt in.
Your data is collected and used solely for specific, clearly stated, and lawful purposes.
Personal data is securely deleted when it is no longer needed.

Information We Collect

When you use our Service, we may collect the following types of information:

1. Information You Provide to Us

Contact Information: Your name and email address when you reach out to us.
User-Generated Content: Comments, messages, news tips, or other content you voluntarily submit through contact forms or site interactions.

2. Log Data & Automatically Collected Information

Like most standard websites, we automatically collect certain information when you access InfoCandle. This may include:

Your IP address
Browser type and version
The specific pages you visit on our website
The date and time of your visit
The time spent on each page
Referring websites or external links you clicked to find us

This information is strictly used to analyze visitor behavior, improve our website functionality, and provide a better overall user experience.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

InfoCandle uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons) to enhance user experience, remember your preferences, and provide relevant content.

What are cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Your Control: You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that some interactive features or parts of our website may not function properly if cookies are fully disabled.

Advertising & Google AdSense Compliance

To keep our educational content free, InfoCandle uses third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, to display relevant ads to our visitors. We strictly adhere to Google’s AdSense Program Policies regarding user privacy.

Please be aware of the following regarding our advertising partners:

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to InfoCandle and/or other sites on the Internet.
Opting Out: Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons in their respective advertisements and links that appear on InfoCandle, which are sent directly to users’ browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. InfoCandle has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share certain non-personally identifiable information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website. These include services for:

Website hosting
Website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
Advertising networks
Email communication and newsletter distribution

We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics may collect anonymized usage data, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and device information, in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.

These third parties are required to keep your information secure and are strictly prohibited from using your data for anything other than providing the specific services we have requested.

Communications

If you provide us with your email address, we may contact you for:

Newsletters or promotional emails (only if you subscribe)
Important service updates or policy changes
Security notifications

Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email we send you.

Legal Compliance and Disclosures

We value your privacy and will not sell your personal data. However, we may disclose your personal information if required by law or if necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations or valid government requests
Protect the safety, rights, and property of our users and our platform
Prevent fraud, security breaches, or illegal activity
Enforce our Terms of Use

International Data Transfers

Since InfoCandle is accessible globally, your information may be transferred to or processed in countries outside of your country of residence. By using our website, you consent to such transfers. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data remains protected under recognized privacy standards.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including software tools, social media platforms, and partner sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, cookies, or content of those external websites. We strongly recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is designed for a general audience and is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to promptly remove that data from our records.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. You may also have the right to object to certain processing activities or request restrictions on how your information is used.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the contact details provided below.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When personal information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

The digital landscape is constantly changing, and we may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage our visitors to review this policy periodically.