Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to The Digital Furnace (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We operate the website https://thedigitalfurnace.com (the “Site”), a platform offering free stock images, short clips, and other digital media (collectively, “Content”) for personal and commercial use.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
Automatically Collected Information
Personal Information: We may collect limited personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your email address if you contact us for support, subscribe to a newsletter, or create a user account (if offered in the future).
Non-Personal Information: Automatically, we may collect certain non-personal information when you visit the Site, including:
Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and dates/times of visits.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons) to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movements, and gather demographic information. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
How We Use Your Information
The limited information we collect is used for the following purposes:
To operate, maintain, and secure the Site.
To analyze anonymous, aggregated usage trends via third-party analytics (like Google Analytics) to understand how the Site is used and improve its content and performance.
To respond to your direct inquiries, if you contact us.
To comply with legal obligations as necessary.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or serving our users (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services like Google Analytics), provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
Legal Obligations: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
Safety and Rights: To protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
Advertising and Analytics
Google Ads
We use Google Ads to display advertisements on our website. Google uses cookies and other tracking technologies to serve ads based on your visits to our Site and other sites on the Internet.
How Google Ads works:
Google uses cookies to understand the types of pages you visit
Ads may be shown based on your browsing history on our site
Google may use demographic and interest data from its own databases
Your Controls:
Opt out of Google’s use of cookies: https://adssettings.google.com
Opt out of personalized ads: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
Learn more about Google’s advertising principles: https://support.google.com/adspolicy
Data Sharing with Advertisers
We do not directly share your personal information with advertisers. However, when you interact with an advertisement, the advertiser may collect information directly from you.
Remarketing
We may use remarketing services (including Google Ads Remarketing) to advertise to previous visitors to our Site. This could mean showing ads to people who visited our Site but did not complete a desired action (such as downloading content).
Advertising Reporting
We receive aggregated, anonymized reports from Google about the performance of our advertisements. These reports do not identify individual users.
Advertising Disclaimer
The Digital Furnace displays advertisements through Google Ads and other advertising networks. Please note:
Third-Party Content: We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of advertised products/services
User Responsibility: Your interactions with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser
No Liability: We are not responsible for any transactions, communications, or disputes with advertisers
Reporting Ads: To report inappropriate or illegal advertisements, email: contactus@thedigitalfurnace.com
DSA Compliance: All ads are labeled per EU Digital Services Act requirements
Data Security
We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect the personal information we collect from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted to the Site.
Data Retention
We do not retain personal user data.
Website Analytics: Anonymous, aggregated usage data collected by third-party services (like Google Analytics) is retained according to those services’ own policies. We do not control this retention period.
Server Logs: Basic, non-identifiable server log data (e.g., IP address, browser type, access time) is typically retained for a short period for security and operational purposes before being deleted.
Direct Communication: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we will retain your message and our response only for as long as is necessary to handle your inquiry. We do not use this information for marketing or add it to a mailing list.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
Your Privacy Rights (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Because we do not collect or retain personal user profiles, many traditional data subject rights (like access, correction, or deletion of a personal data file) are not applicable.
Cookie Controls: You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via our cookie banner or your browser settings.
Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
General Questions: If you have any questions about your privacy concerning this Site, please contact us using the details below.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 13 (“Children”). We do not knowingly collect personal information from Children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. We will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Additional Important Notice for Users of Our Free Content
Licensing & Attribution: All Content (images, clips, etc.) on The Digital Furnace is provided under our specific License Terms, typically a liberal license such as a custom version of Creative Commons Zero (CC0) or a similar commercial-use license. Please review our License/Terms of Use page for specific details on how you may use the Content. We are not responsible for any violations you may incur from the use of the Content (e.g., depicting identifiable persons without model releases, copyrighted artwork, or trademarks). It is your responsibility to ensure your use complies with applicable laws and our license terms.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
The Digital Furnace
Email: contactus@thedigitalfurnace.com
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