Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to KnowBefore ("we", "our", or "us"), accessible at theknowbefore.com. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it. Please read it carefully.
2. Information We Collect
KnowBefore is an informational website. We do not require you to create an account or submit personal information to use our service. However, the following data may be collected automatically:
Usage Data
Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and general geographic location (country/city level). This is collected via Google Analytics.
Cookies
We use cookies for analytics and advertising purposes. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Log Data
Our hosting provider may collect standard server logs including IP addresses, browser types, and access times.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
- Monitor site performance and fix technical issues
- Analyse which content is most useful to our readers
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services which may collect data independently:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic and usage patterns. Google may use this data in accordance with their own privacy policy.
Google AdSense
We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to our site or other sites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types:
- Analytics cookies — set by Google Analytics to track visit statistics
- Advertising cookies — set by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect how parts of the site display.
6. Data Retention
We do not store personal data on our own servers. Analytics data is retained by Google Analytics for 26 months by default. You may request deletion of your data through Google's own controls.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
- The right to access information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to object to processing of your data
- The right to opt out of targeted advertising
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.
8. Children's Privacy
KnowBefore is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: