Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 30, 2025

1. Introduction

HeatPan.com (“we,” “us,” “our”) values your privacy and is committed to safeguarding your personal data. This policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your data.

2. Information We Collect

• Personal Data You Provide: Name, email address, and message content submitted via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups.
• Usage Data: IP address, device type, operating system, browser details, and page interaction data (via Google Analytics/AdSense).
• Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies (e.g., session IDs, _ga) for site functionality, user preferences, analytics, and advertising purposes.

3. Purposes of Processing

• Reply to your inquiries or feedback.
• Deliver newsletters and updates if subscribed.
• Analyze site performance and user engagement to improve content.
• Display relevant advertising via programs such as Google AdSense.
• Comply with legal obligations and investigate suspected violations.

4. Legal Basis (GDPR)

We process data based on your consent, the necessity to provide you requested services, legitimate interests in running the site, or to comply with legal obligations.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

• Google (Analytics, AdSense, YouTube) for analytics and advertising.
• Hosting providers, email service providers, or performance monitoring tools.
• Law enforcement or government authorities when legally required.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed by service providers located outside your country. We ensure these transfers comply with GDPR through Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards.

7. Data Retention

Personal data such as email and messages will be retained only as long as necessary—typically up to 3 years. Usage data, anonymized analytics, is retained per Google’s retention policy (usually 14 months).

8. Your Rights

If you are in the EU/EEA or California, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal data.
• Rectify, delete, or restrict processing.
• Object to processing or withdraw consent.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights are violated.

9. Cookie Preferences

You can manage or reject cookies via your browser settings, but this might affect site functionality (e.g., form retention, language preferences). We provide a cookie banner to opt out of non-essential cookies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The latest version will be posted with a “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to check back periodically.