Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to STATS UNLOCK (hereinafter referred to as "the Website", "we", "us", or "our"), accessible at https://statsunlock.com. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you visit our Website.

STATS UNLOCK is operated by an individual website owner who provides free statistical, scientific, and ecological reference tools and educational resources. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

We want to be clear about what we do not do:

• We do not require you to create an account or register.
• We do not ask for your name, email, phone number, or any personal identifier.
• We do not operate a contact form, subscription list, or comment system that collects personal data.
• We do not sell, rent, or share any user information with marketers or data brokers.
• We do not operate our own analytics scripts, tracking pixels, or fingerprinting tools.

The only data processing that occurs on this Website happens through trusted third-party services (described below) that operate independently under their own privacy policies.

3. Third-Party Services: Google AdSense

Our Website uses Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display ads that help support the free content we provide. Google AdSense may collect and process certain information automatically when you visit our Website.

3.1 What Google AdSense May Collect

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, operating system, and device information
• Pages visited on our Website and time spent
• Referring URLs and search terms used to reach our pages
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie)
• Unique identifiers for personalized advertising

3.2 How This Information Is Used

Google uses this information to serve ads based on your interests and previous browsing activity, to measure ad performance, and to prevent fraud and abuse. Google may also share this data with its advertising partners in accordance with its own privacy practices.

3.3 Managing Ad Personalization

You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting:

• Google Ads Settings — manage ad personalization on Google services
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out — opt out of interest-based advertising across participating networks
• Your Online Choices (EU) — European opt-out portal

For complete details, please review the Google Privacy Policy and Google Advertising Policy.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website. STATS UNLOCK itself does not set first-party cookies. However, cookies may be set by Google AdSense and its advertising partners for the following purposes:

• Functional cookies: Required to display ads correctly on the page.
• Analytics cookies: Help advertisers understand how users interact with ads.
• Advertising cookies: Used to show you relevant ads based on your interests.

4.1 Managing Cookies

You have full control over cookies through your browser settings. You can:

• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
• Delete cookies already stored on your device
• Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being placed
• Use private/incognito browsing modes

Please note that disabling cookies may affect how ads are displayed but will not affect your ability to read the content on STATS UNLOCK.

5. GDPR Compliance (European Union & United Kingdom)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you are protected by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR.

5.1 Your Rights Under GDPR

• Right of access — request a copy of personal data held about you
• Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") — request deletion of your data
• Right to restrict processing — request limits on how your data is used
• Right to data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
• Right to withdraw consent — withdraw previously given consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

5.2 Legal Basis for Processing

Since we do not directly collect personal data, any processing that occurs via Google AdSense is based on either your consent (where required) or Google's legitimate interests in displaying relevant advertising.

5.3 Consent Management

Visitors from the EEA, UK, and Switzerland will see a consent notice before personalized ads are served, as required by Google's EU User Consent Policy. You may accept, reject, or adjust your preferences at any time.

6. CCPA & CPRA Compliance (California, USA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you the following rights:

• Right to know what personal information is collected about you
• Right to delete personal information held about you
• Right to correct inaccurate personal information
• Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Right to limit the use of sensitive personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

STATS UNLOCK does not sell personal information. Any data processing by Google AdSense is governed by Google's CCPA-compliant practices. To exercise your rights regarding Google's processing, visit Google Privacy Controls.

7. Other International Privacy Laws

We respect privacy rights granted under applicable laws worldwide, including but not limited to:

7.1 India — Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act, 2023)

Indian residents have the right to access, correct, and erase their personal data, as well as nominate a representative and lodge grievances with the Data Protection Board of India.

7.2 Canada — PIPEDA

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act provides Canadian residents with rights regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in commercial activities.

7.3 Brazil — LGPD

The Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados grants Brazilian residents rights similar to GDPR, including access, correction, deletion, and portability of personal data.

7.4 Australia — Privacy Act 1988

Australian residents are protected under the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), which govern the handling of personal information.

7.5 South Africa — POPIA

The Protection of Personal Information Act grants South African residents rights to access, correct, and object to processing of personal data.

7.6 Other Jurisdictions

We aim to comply with privacy laws in Japan (APPI), South Korea (PIPA), Singapore (PDPA), Nigeria (NDPR), Kenya (DPA 2019), the UAE (PDPL), and other jurisdictions where our Website may be accessed.

8. Children's Privacy (COPPA & Similar Laws)

STATS UNLOCK is intended for a general educational audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions such as the EEA).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. In compliance with the U.S. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), GDPR Article 8, and similar laws, we request that minors under the applicable age of consent do not use this Website without parental supervision.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child has provided information through third-party services on our Website, please contact us at statsunlock@gmail.com and we will work with the relevant service providers to address the issue.

9. Data Security

Although we do not directly collect personal data, we take reasonable measures to ensure the Website is served securely over HTTPS encryption. Third-party services we use (such as Google AdSense) maintain their own industry-standard security practices.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of any data processed by third parties.

10. International Data Transfers

Since our third-party service provider, Google, operates globally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. Google employs appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and participates in the EU–US Data Privacy Framework to ensure lawful international data transfers.

11. External Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites for reference or educational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any linked sites before providing any personal information.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Because there is no industry-wide standard for interpreting DNT signals, STATS UNLOCK does not currently respond to them. However, you can control tracking via browser settings and the third-party opt-out links listed in Section 3.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or third-party services. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes may be announced on the homepage.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how your information is handled.

14. Your Consent

By using STATS UNLOCK, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.