Effective Date: June 2025
Website URL: https://lostflags.com
1. Introduction
Welcome to Lost Flags. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices when interacting with this website. By using Lost Flags, you agree to the terms outlined here.
2. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide
When you contact us, submit comments, or sign up for updates, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Any details you provide voluntarily
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you browse Lost Flags, we collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages viewed and time on site
- Referring links (how you got here)
We use this data to better understand how readers engage with our content and to improve your experience.
3. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve performance and user experience
- Analyze visitor behavior
- Display personalized ads (via Ezoic and Google AdSense)
You’ll see a cookie consent banner on your first visit. You can accept or decline cookies and manage preferences in your browser settings at any time.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Respond to questions or feedback
- Improve website functionality and article relevance
- Understand visitor trends
- Serve relevant ads through trusted partners like Ezoic and Google AdSense
- Fulfill legal obligations
5. Third-Party Services
a) Ezoic
We use Ezoic to optimize ad performance. Ezoic may process personal data under their own privacy policy:
👉 https://www.ezoic.com/privacy-policy/
b) Google AdSense
As a participant in Google AdSense, we use tracking technologies for personalized ads. Learn more:
👉 Google Privacy & Terms
c) Analytics
We use Google Analytics and other tools to analyze traffic and improve our content.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Web service providers (for hosting and analytics)
- Legal authorities (if required by law)
- Advertising partners (for showing personalized ads)
7. Data Retention
We retain data as long as needed to:
- Deliver services
- Comply with laws
- Resolve disputes and maintain security
8. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access or correct your data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of data tracking or personalized ads
Google Ad Personalization
Visit Google Ad Settings to manage ad preferences.
CCPA (California Residents)
California residents may:
- Request access or deletion of data
- Opt out of data sale (we do not sell your data)
GDPR (European Visitors)
You may:
- Request access, correction, or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent to data collection
Contact us if you wish to exercise any of these rights.
9. International Visitors
Our site is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing Lost Flags from another country, your data may be transferred to regions with different data protection laws.
10. Children’s Privacy
Lost Flags does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal data, please contact us and we will remove it.
11. Security
We implement reasonable measures to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure. Use this site at your own discretion.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we’ll update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Continued use of the site means you accept any changes.
13. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy?
Reach out via our Contact Page.