Gimbal.info gathers different types of data depending on how users interact with the website. When someone subscribes to the newsletter, contacts support, or leaves feedback, personally identifiable information like name, email, or message content may be stored securely. Site usage is also tracked through analytics tools to help the team understand user behavior, such as time spent on pages or the devices used to browse the content.
IP addresses, browser types, and operating systems are automatically logged by the server to detect technical issues and prevent malicious activity. This technical data is essential for optimizing content delivery and protecting the platform from security threats.
If a user participates in a product giveaway or survey, additional details like location or social media handles might be requested with full transparency. Any data collected during such interactions is limited to the minimum required and handled according to strict internal retention protocols.
No biometric, health, or financial account data is collected at any stage. The platform is designed to avoid excessive data capture and respects user privacy through deliberate minimalism in form design and data requests.
How We Use Collected Data
Collected information supports both functionality and continuous improvement. Contact information allows the editorial or support team to reply to inquiries, send requested updates, and manage newsletter preferences. Usage trends help determine which articles resonate most with readers, guiding future content priorities.
Technical data like device type or browser version is used to enhance performance. For instance, knowing which mobile devices most visitors use helps refine layout testing. Likewise, data showing slow-loading pages prompts content compression and asset optimization.
Aggregated analytics also inform the development of interactive tools like comparison charts or review filters. The goal is not only to monitor traffic but to build better experiences around real user behavior.
In rare cases where security alerts are triggered, such as repeated failed login attempts or rapid requests from a single IP, logs are examined to detect bots or automated scrapers. This protection allows content access to remain free and open without requiring user registration.
Cookie Usage and Browser Signals
Cookies help remember preferences, maintain session continuity, and personalize site behavior. When a user selects a preferred language, that choice is stored using cookies to avoid asking again. Similarly, dismissing a pop-up or completing a feedback form is logged temporarily to prevent repetition.
Performance cookies track scroll depth, click activity, and bounce rates. This data feeds into user experience improvements and doesn’t reveal personal identities. All cookie data is anonymized and expired periodically.
Visitors can disable cookies in browser settings or use tools like Ghostery or uBlock Origin to limit tracking. However, doing so may disable functionality such as sticky headers, comparison saving, or auto-loading comment threads.
The site respects Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals and does not override those preferences. If a browser indicates that tracking is disabled, analytics scripts and ad tracking are automatically suppressed for that session.
Third-Party Data Sharing
Gimbal.info does not sell user data. Select third parties may access minimal anonymized data strictly to perform essential services. These include hosting providers, CDN networks, email newsletter platforms, and analytics tools.
All partners are vetted for data compliance standards including GDPR, CCPA, and SOC 2. Contracts prohibit secondary data use, retention beyond contract terms, or repurposing for marketing campaigns.
If affiliate links are used, such as those leading to Amazon or B&H, outbound click tracking may occur to validate commission eligibility. No personal identifiers are sent in this process.
Embedded media players (like YouTube or Vimeo) may read viewer behavior directly if a video is played. These platforms apply their own cookie and privacy rules. Readers should review those policies independently before interaction.
Data Retention and Removal
Personal data is stored only as long as necessary to fulfill the original purpose. For example, email addresses submitted via newsletter signup remain stored until unsubscribed. Contact form submissions are periodically purged after tickets are closed.
Analytics logs are retained for up to 26 months and purged on a rolling basis. Server-side logs, including error reports or security flags, are deleted after 90 days unless flagged for audit or forensic purposes.
Users may request removal of their data at any time by emailing privacy@gimbal.info. Removal includes deletion from backups, suppression from future data collection, and written confirmation of final erasure.
Newsletter unsubscriptions take effect immediately and remove all associated personal data unless regulatory retention is required (such as for contest entries).
Data Rights and User Controls
Users have the right to access, correct, or erase personal data upon request. They may also request a full report of what data has been collected, how it’s been used, and who had access.
Requests must originate from the email address used to submit the data. Identity verification may be required to protect user privacy. Once confirmed, the team responds with the requested report within 30 days.
Users can opt out of non-essential cookies and withdraw consent for newsletter communications via footer links or by contacting the support team directly.
If data appears inaccurate or outdated, corrections can be submitted for review. A confirmation of change will be issued once the correction is processed.
Policy Changes and Legal Requirements
This privacy framework is reviewed twice per year and updated as necessary to reflect legal and operational changes. When major updates occur, a notification bar appears on-site, and past policies are archived for review.
Data protection compliance follows European Union GDPR, United States CCPA, and Canadian PIPEDA standards. Any dispute is handled under the jurisdiction where DivulgeInc is incorporated.
If a data breach occurs, affected users will be contacted within 72 hours of discovery. Details about what was accessed, when it occurred, and what remediation steps were taken will be outlined clearly.
All questions, complaints, or legal correspondence regarding data privacy should be directed to:
Privacy Compliance Team
privacy@gimbal.info
DivulgeInc Legal & Data Division