Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2025 | Last Updated: January 15, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to USA Symbol ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and use when you visit usasymbol.com (the "Site").

USA Symbol is operated by Artsiom Dusau, based in Chicago, Illinois, USA. You can contact us at contact@usasymbol.com .

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide, for example when you:

  • Use our contact form (name and email address)
  • Send us an email with questions, suggestions, or feedback

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain technical and usage information, such as:

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URL
  • Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and approximate location (city / country level)
  • Usage Data: How you interact with our pages, including clicks, scrolls, and search queries on the Site

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and support advertising.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. They help remember your preferences and understand how you use the Site.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

Required for the basic functionality of the Site, such as navigation and access to secure areas.

2. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve content and usability. Google Analytics collects information such as which pages are visited, how often, and for how long.

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

3. Advertising Cookies (Google Adsense & Ezoic)

We may use Google Adsense and/or Ezoic to serve ads on the Site. These partners use cookies to show ads based on your visits to our Site and other websites (“personalized advertising”).

They may collect, for example:

  • Pages and content you view on our Site
  • Ads you see or click
  • Approximate location based on IP
  • Device and browser information

Learn more:

4. Social Media Cookies

If you use sharing buttons (for example, to share content on social networks), those platforms may set their own cookies.

Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies in several ways:

If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly. Ads may still appear, but they may be less relevant.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
  • Respond to your questions and support requests
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns
  • Serve and optimize advertising (through partners like Google Adsense and Ezoic)
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following situations:

Third-Party Service Providers

  • Google Analytics – traffic and usage analytics
  • Google Adsense – advertising
  • Ezoic – ad optimization and site performance
  • YouTube – for embedded video content

These providers have their own privacy policies and may use data according to their terms.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to lawful government requests.

Third-Party Links and Content

Our Site may include links to external websites or embedded content (for example, YouTube videos). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any information.

Children's Privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@usasymbol.com and we will remove it.

Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Your Privacy Rights

For All Users

You may have the right to:

  • Request access to information we hold about you
  • Ask to correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your information (where legally possible)
  • Opt-out of personalized advertising

California Residents (CCPA)

If you live in California, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what data we collect, the right to delete personal information, the right to opt-out of certain data sharing, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

European Union Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, your rights under the GDPR may include:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Rectification of inaccurate data
  • Erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restriction of processing
  • Data portability
  • Objection to certain processing
  • Withdrawal of consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@usasymbol.com .

International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes means that you accept the revised Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

USA Symbol

Artsiom Dusau

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Email: contact@usasymbol.com

By using USA Symbol, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.