Privacy Policy
SeasonRant Privacy Assurance
Your privacy is a priority at SeasonRant. We’re dedicated to protecting it while you engage with our content online. This document outlines how we collect, use, and handle your personal information on our site.
Update History
This Privacy Policy was revised last on February 4, 2024.
Ownership and Management
SeasonRant, referred to as “the Website,” is managed and owned by Fast Rank Media.
Collection of Personal Information
Our Website automatically gathers certain data from your device when you visit us. This includes your IP address, the pages you visit on our site, any referring website details, and the timing of your visit. Rest assured, we only collect this data with your explicit, upfront consent.
We do not collect other types of personal data. If you access our website via a social media account, please refer to the privacy policy of your social media provider for their data collection practices.
Your Data Rights
You hold the right to request details about the data we hold on you and to ask for corrections or deletions of your personal information. Please direct your inquiries or requests about your data to contact[at]seasonrant.com under the care of the Data Compliance Department.
We adhere to the privacy terms of our ID partners, including:
- LiveRamp: We follow LiveRamp’s country-specific guidelines for collecting, using, and disclosing user information. For more details about the data collected, visit LiveRamp’s Terms. To opt-out, please visit LiveRamp Opt-Out or YourAdChoices.
- ID5: We abide by ID5’s country-specific rules regarding the collection, processing, and transfer of user personal data. For more information, consult ID5’s Privacy Policy.
- Criteo: We comply with Criteo’s privacy guidelines, available at Criteo’s Privacy Policy.
Server Logs
At SeasonRant, like many websites, we employ server logs for maintaining our website’s efficiency and security. These logs include various technical details such as your IP address, the type of browser you use, your internet service provider, the web pages you enter and exit from, the type of computing platform you use, date and time stamps, and click counts. This data helps us analyze trends, manage the site, monitor user movement collectively, and gather broad demographic information.
Use of Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device, providing insights into your preferences and user behavior on our Website. Both we and some of our business partners, including advertisers, utilize cookies. They play a vital role in security, analytics, and targeted advertising.
Our cookies fall into several categories:
- Essential Cookies: These are crucial for the basic functioning of our Website.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies remember your choices and preferences, enhancing your experience on our site.
- Analytical and Performance Cookies: These cookies collect data to help us understand and analyze website usage and performance.
- Social Media Cookies: These enable interactions with social media platforms on our Website. Depending on your settings, your actions may be recorded by the social media network.
- Advertising and Targeted Advertising Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits and location to deliver advertisements that match your interests.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information on managing cookies, visit All About Cookies.
Pixel Tags
We use pixel tags, small graphic images, to track your usage of our Website alongside our trusted third-party partners. This tracking includes the number of pages visited, time spent on each page, and your interactions and activities on the Website. This information assists us in understanding and optimizing your Website experience.
Advertising Partners and Practices on Our Website
Overview of Advertisements:
Our website features advertisements provided by external advertising entities. These entities utilize non-personal data (excluding details like your name, address, email, or telephone number) gathered from your browsing history across various websites, including ours. This information aids in tailoring advertisements to your interests and preferences.
Utilization of Cookies:
Our advertising partners deploy cookies, which are minute data files, to accumulate usage and demographic information. This practice assists in the customization of advertisements. For instance, Google uses the DART cookie, enabling them to present ads based on your visits to different internet sites. Should you prefer to opt out of the DART cookie usage, you may do so by accessing Google’s ad and content network privacy policy.
Compliance and Privacy Assurance:
We have rigorously reviewed our advertising partners’ policies to confirm their adherence to all relevant data privacy legislations and recommended practices for data security.
List of Advertising Partners:
We engage with a select group of advertisers renowned for their adherence to data protection and security standards. These partnerships are integral to maintaining the financial viability of our website while safeguarding user privacy.
We use the following advertisers:
- Google Ad Exchange: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Ad Sense: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Facebook Audience Network: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy
- Index Exchange: http://www.indexexchange.com/privacy/
- TripleLift: https://triplelift.com/privacy/
- Consumable: https://consumable.com/privacy-policy.html
- Kargo: https://kargo.com/privacy
- Xandr/Appnexus: https://www.xandr.com/privacy/platform-privacy-policy/
- Verizon/AOL: https://www.verizon.com/about/privacy/full-privacy-policy
- PubMatic: https://pubmatic.com/legal/privacy-policy/
- Primis Video: https://www.primis.tech/privacy-policy/
- Rubicon/Magnite: https://rubiconproject.com/terms-conditions-index/
- OpenX: https://www.openx.com/legal/ad-exchange-terms-and-conditions/
- Sovrn: https://www.sovrn.com/legal/privacy-policy/
- RhythmOne/Unruly: https://unruly.co/legal/privacy/
- Sonobi: http://sonobi.com/privacy-policy/
- Smaato: https://www.smaato.com/privacy/
- Media.net: https://www.media.net/privacy-policy/
- Yieldmo: https://www.yieldmo.com/privacy-policy/
- Sharethrough: https://platform-cdn.sharethrough.com/privacy-policy
- Pulsepoint: https://pulsepoint.com/legal/platform-privacy-policy
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/help/customer/display.html/?ie=UTF8&nodeId=918814
- Conversant: https://www.conversant.com/privacy-policy/
- District M/DMX: https://www.districtm.net/platforms-data-privacy-policy/
- Fluct: https://en.fluct.jp/#about
- Smart: https://smartadserver.com/about-smart/
- EX.CO Video: https://ex.co/privacy-policy/
External Links Policy
Our website features links to various external sites. It’s important for users to understand that we don’t have control over the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage our visitors to be mindful and review the privacy policies of these sites, especially those that collect personal information. Remember, our privacy policy is only applicable to the data gathered by our website.
Why We Collect Data
Our data collection serves several key purposes:
- Website Management: We use the collected data to manage and troubleshoot our website effectively. This includes performing analyses and tracking statistical data to understand how our site is used.
- Enhancing User Experience: The information helps us to refine and improve our website, ensuring that users have a personalized and relevant experience aligned with their interests.
- Optimization and Analysis: By analyzing how users interact with our site, we can optimize and refine our services, making sure they meet user needs efficiently.
- Security Measures: We prioritize the security of our website. The collected data aids in safeguarding against potential cyber threats, such as hacking or fraud.
- Collaboration for Improved Services: Sharing information with our partners, including advertisers, allows us to provide targeted advertising and enhance social media functionalities.
Policy on Data Sharing
We stand firm in our commitment not to sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, our partners, including advertising associates, may gather data related to your interaction with our website, as outlined earlier. Be assured that any such collection is conducted with your explicit consent, as detailed in our section regarding advertisers.
Data Storage Methods
Our website securely stores all user data on servers situated in the United States. These servers adhere to the EU-US Privacy Shield standards, ensuring a high level of data protection.
For all visitors, we record IP addresses and browser details. This data is kept in rotating logs on Amazon’s secure servers for a maximum of seven days. We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of your data, a commitment shared by our employees, agents, and partners.
We’ve thoroughly checked our partners’ privacy policies to guarantee they align with ours, further safeguarding your data.
Consent and Compliance
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we seek explicit consent through a prompt upon website entry. This consent, once given, is valid for twelve months, during which we’ll process your data as described in our privacy policy. Post twelve months, we’ll request your consent anew.
Our procedures are in line with the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, though this may affect your access to certain services and result in a less personalized website experience.
Ensuring Data Security
Our servers are compliant with ISO 27018, a set of guidelines focusing on personal data protection in the cloud. We employ all necessary measures to safeguard your data.
Should we encounter any data security breach, alteration, unauthorized access, or disclosure of personal data, we will act swiftly to mitigate any risks and inform you, as mandated by relevant laws.
Age Restrictions
Our website is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. By accessing our website, you confirm that you are at least 16 years old or are visiting under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
Legal Notice
We prioritize protecting your privacy, but there might be times when we have to share your personal information due to legal requirements. This would only happen if we believe it’s necessary to comply with a legal process, such as a court order, or to participate in judicial proceedings.
Updates to Our Privacy Policy
We keep our privacy policy under regular review and will place any updates on this webpage. This is to ensure you are always informed about what information we collect, how we use it, and the circumstances under which it might be disclosed.
Newsletter Subscription
If you sign up for our newsletter, we will collect basic information like your name and email address. This is necessary to provide the newsletter service you’ve requested. We handle this data according to our privacy policy to enhance our website and prevent misuse. Our newsletter service is managed by j2 Global Canada, Inc. (Campaigner), and we may share your details with them as needed to provide the newsletter. Campaigner’s privacy policy is detailed at Campaigner Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe from our newsletters anytime using the link in the emails. For data access or deletion requests, or to exercise other privacy rights, visit Campaigner Data Request.
Contact Us
For any inquiries or suggestions about our privacy practices, feel free to contact us.