Last Updated: August 3, 2025

Welcome to Thinking Bay. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and share your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the data we collect when you visit our website https://thinkingbay.com/ and how we use it to provide you with a better experience, including through our use of Google AdSense for advertising.

Information We Collect

We collect information to improve your experience on our Website and to deliver relevant advertisements. The types of information we may collect include:

Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, or other information you provide.

  • Comments or Contributions: If you leave comments or contribute content to our Website, we may collect the information you submit, such as your name or username and the content of your comment.

Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our Website, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and links clicked.

  • Device Information: We may collect details about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site performance, and serve personalized ads. For more details, see the “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section below.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain our Website.

  • To provide personalized content and advertisements through Google AdSense.

  • To analyze Website usage and improve our services.

  • To respond to your inquiries or comments.

  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and serve relevant advertisements. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store information about your preferences and activities.

Google AdSense and Third-Party Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Website. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to deliver ads tailored to your interests based on your browsing history across our Website and other sites.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendors’ use of cookies for interest-based advertising by visiting aboutads.info.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Website, we may display a banner or pop-up notifying you of our use of cookies. By continuing to use our Website, you agree to use cookies as described in this Privacy Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by following the opt-out links provided above.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly, such as maintaining user sessions.

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website, using tools like Google Analytics.

  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and other third-party vendors to deliver relevant ads.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

  • With Third-Party Vendors: We share information with Google and other advertising partners to serve personalized ads through Google AdSense. These partners may use your data as described in their privacy policies.

  • For Legal Purposes: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, or protect our rights, safety, or property.

  • With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Website, such as hosting or analytics providers, under strict confidentiality agreements.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.

  • Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized advertising or certain data processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU residents or the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) for California residents.

Managing Cookies and Opting Out

You can manage cookies through your browser settings to block or delete them. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website. To opt out of interest-based advertising by Google, visit Google’s Ads Settings or aboutads.info. For more information on cookies, visit cookiechoices.org.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Website from outside [Your Country], your information may be transferred to and processed in [Your Country]. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR for EU residents.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

  • Email: contact@thinkingbay.com

Thank you for trusting Thinking Bay with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a transparent experience.