Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 8/20/2025 | Effective Date: 8/20/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This Privacy Policy explains how Kendrick vs Drake Timeline ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website. By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our service:

Personal Information

  • Email address (when you create an account)
  • Username or display name
  • Profile information you choose to provide
  • Authentication data (encrypted passwords)

Usage Information

  • Comments, votes, and other interactions
  • Pages viewed and features used
  • Time spent on the website
  • Referring website or search terms

Technical Information

  • IP address and geolocation data
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information (type, operating system)
  • Unique device identifiers
  • Cookie data and local storage

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

Service Provision

  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Process and display your comments and votes
  • Provide personalized content and features
  • Remember your preferences and settings

Communication

  • Send account-related notifications
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Send updates about service changes
  • Provide security alerts and fraud prevention

Analytics and Improvement

  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns
  • Improve website performance and features
  • Conduct research and analytics
  • Test new features and functionality

Legal and Security

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
  • Protect rights and safety of users

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use various technologies to collect and store information:

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant ads and track campaign effectiveness

Other Tracking Technologies

  • Local Storage: Stores data locally on your device
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage during your browsing session
  • Fingerprinting: Creates unique identifier for fraud prevention
  • Pixel Tags: Small images that track email opens and page views

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

  • Browser settings to block or delete cookies
  • Third-party opt-out tools like Google's Ad Settings
  • Do Not Track browser signals (we honor these requests)

Note: Disabling cookies may limit functionality of our website.

4. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We work with third-party services to provide and improve our website:

Service Providers We Use

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and reporting (Privacy Policy)
  • Google AdSense: Advertisement delivery and monetization (Privacy Policy)
  • Firebase (Google): Database, authentication, and hosting (Privacy Policy)
  • Google reCAPTCHA: Bot detection and spam prevention (Privacy Policy)
  • Netlify: Website hosting and deployment (Privacy Policy)
  • YouTube API: Video embedding and playback (Privacy Policy)

Information Shared with Third Parties

We may share your information in these circumstances:

  • With your consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing
  • Service providers: Companies that help us operate our website
  • Legal requirements: When required by law or court order
  • Protection: To protect rights, property, or safety
  • Business transfers: In case of merger, sale, or acquisition

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Advertising and Marketing

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. This service:

  • Uses cookies to serve ads based on your visit history
  • May show personalized ads based on your interests
  • Collects information about your browsing behavior
  • Shares data with Google and advertising partners

Your Advertising Choices

You can control advertising preferences through:

  • Google Ads Settings - Manage personalized ads from Google
  • Digital Advertising Alliance - Opt out of interest-based advertising
  • Network Advertising Initiative - Opt out from NAI members
  • Your browser's private/incognito mode

Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track signals. When detected, we:

  • Disable personalized advertising
  • Limit analytics tracking
  • Do not share data with third parties for marketing

6. Data Security and Retention

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Encrypted storage of sensitive information
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Firewall protection and intrusion detection
  • Regular backups and disaster recovery

Data Retention

We retain your information for different periods:

  • Account data: Until account deletion plus 30 days
  • Comments/votes: Indefinitely for historical record
  • Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Server logs: 90 days
  • Cookies: Variable (session to 2 years)

Data Breach Response

In case of a data breach, we will:

  • Notify affected users within 72 hours
  • Provide details about compromised information
  • Offer guidance on protective measures
  • Cooperate with authorities as required

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

Age Restrictions

  • We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13
  • Users must be 13 or older to create an account
  • Content may contain mature themes not suitable for children

Parental Rights

If you believe your child has provided us with personal information:

  • Contact us immediately at privacy@kendrickversusdrake.com
  • We will delete the information promptly
  • We will terminate any associated account

Educational Use

Teachers and educators using our content should:

  • Review content for age-appropriateness
  • Obtain necessary permissions
  • Supervise student access

8. Your Privacy Rights

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

  • Request a copy of your personal data
  • Receive data in a portable format (JSON/CSV)
  • Transfer data to another service

Correction and Deletion

  • Update or correct your information
  • Request deletion of your account
  • Remove specific content you've posted

Control and Consent

  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Withdraw consent for data processing
  • Object to automated decision-making
  • Restrict processing of your data

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

  • Right to know what information we collect
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of data sales (we don't sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

EU residents have additional protections:

  • Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authority
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to object to processing
  • Rights related to automated decision-making

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@kendrickversusdrake.com

9. International Data Transfers

Our website is operated from the United States.

Cross-Border Transfers

  • Your data may be transferred to US servers
  • We use standard contractual clauses for EU transfers
  • Third-party services may store data globally
  • We ensure adequate protection regardless of location

Your Consent

By using our website from outside the US, you consent to:

  • Transfer of data to the United States
  • Processing under US privacy laws
  • Storage on US-based servers

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Notification of Changes

  • Material changes will be notified via email or website banner
  • Last updated date will be revised
  • Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes
  • Previous versions available upon request

Review Schedule

We review this policy:

  • Annually for general updates
  • When launching new features
  • In response to legal changes
  • Based on user feedback

11. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights:

Email

privacy@kendrickversusdrake.com

Response Time

We aim to respond to all privacy requests within:

  • General inquiries: 48 hours
  • Data requests: 30 days
  • Urgent security issues: 24 hours

Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related matters, contact our DPO at:
dpo@kendrickversusdrake.com

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