Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 08 March 2025
Welcome to Lean Manufacturing Online (the “Site”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
a) Information You Provide
- Comments & Contact Forms: When you leave a comment on our site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, including your name and email address.
- Newsletter & Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we collect your email address.
b) Automatically Collected Information
- Google Analytics (via Google Site Kit): We use Google Analytics to track visitor interactions, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral sources. Google may collect data including IP addresses, browser types, and device details.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance user experience and display relevant advertisements. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- To improve website performance and user experience.
- To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.
- To respond to user comments and inquiries.
- To analyze website traffic and trends.
3. Third-Party Services & Advertising
- Google AdSense: We display ads provided by Google AdSense, which may use cookies to show personalized ads. Users can opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ad Settings.
- Embedded Content: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media feeds). These third-party sites may collect data as if you visited their platform directly.
4. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have the right to:
- Access, Update, or Delete Data: Request access to or deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-Out of Tracking & Ads: Adjust your cookie settings or disable ad tracking via browser settings.
- Withdraw Consent: If you previously consented to data collection, you may withdraw it at any time.
To make any privacy-related requests, contact us at [Your Contact Email].
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Please review it periodically.
7. Contact Information
For questions or privacy-related requests, contact us at:
Email: privacy@leanmanufacturing.online