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Last Updated: July 15, 2025
Privacy Policy
At Dorkaholics, we value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, utilize, and disclose your personal data, as well as your rights and choices concerning your information.
Information We Collect
We gather personal information from various sources, including:
Information You Provide Directly
Such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you interact with our website.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we collect certain information automatically using the following services:
- Cloudflare – Used for website security and performance enhancements.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies – We and our service providers may collect, store, and access information from your device using cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies.
- Google AdSense – To display personalized ads based on your behavior.
- Google Analytics 4 – Tracks and analyzes user activity and engagement.
- Google Fonts – Used to enhance the design and legibility of our website.
- Google reCAPTCHA – Helps detect and prevent spam and abuse.
- Google Tag Manager – For managing analytics and marketing tags.
- Gravatar – Displays globally recognized avatars on comment sections.
- HubSpot CRM – Customer relationship and communication management.
- Matomo (self-hosted) – Web analytics platform used to understand visitor behavior.
- Meta Ads (Pixel and Events Manager) – For ad conversion tracking and optimization.
- Taboola – Used for content recommendations and advertisements.
- WhatsApp Business Chat Widget – Allows users to chat with us via WhatsApp.
- YouTube API Services – We use the YouTube API to embed and display video content. By using this feature, you agree to the YouTube Terms of Service. See also the Google Privacy Policy.
How We Use Your Information
- Providing requested products or services
- Communicating about your account or our offerings
- Personalizing and enhancing your website experience
- Analyzing and improving our business operations and site
- Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights
Sharing of Your Information
- Service Providers – To help operate our business and provide services
- Affiliates and Business Partners – For marketing and advertising purposes
- Government Authorities or Third Parties – As required by law or in connection with business transactions
Your Rights and Choices
- Access and Correction – You can access and correct your data
- Opt-Out – Choose to opt out of specific communications or data sharing
- Deletion – Request the deletion of your personal data
- Object – Object to certain uses of your personal information
Security and Data Retention
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. Your data is retained as long as necessary to fulfill collection purposes or as required by law.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a notice on our website.
Contact Us
📧 hello [at] dorkaholics [dot] com
Terms of Service
Welcome to Dorkaholics. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Dorkaholics website (“Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
1. Use of Our Site
You may use our Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Violate any applicable law or regulation
- Interfere with the security or functionality of the Site
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user data
- Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
2. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site is the property of Dorkaholics or its content providers and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify content without our express written consent.
3. User Content and Interactions
If you comment or submit content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use and display it. We may moderate or remove content at our discretion.
4. YouTube API Services
We use the YouTube API to embed video content. By using this feature, you agree to the YouTube Terms of Service and Google’s Privacy Policy.
5. Third-Party Services
We use services like Google AdSense, Meta Ads, and others. These services may collect data as described in our Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for their practices.
6. Affiliate Links and Advertising
We may include affiliate links and display advertising. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.
7. Disclaimers
The Site is provided “as is.” We do not guarantee its accuracy, availability, or completeness. Use at your own risk.
8. Limitation of Liability
We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site.
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend and indemnify Dorkaholics against any claims arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
12. Contact Us
📧 hello [at] dorkaholics [dot] com