1. Introduction
AdNova ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website adnova.cc, use our advertising services, or interact with our platform.
By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Create an account (name, email address, password)
- Complete your publisher profile (website URL, phone number)
- Set up payment information (PayPal email, bank details, cryptocurrency wallet)
- Contact our support team
- Participate in surveys or promotions
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you access our services, we automatically collect:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, referring URL
- Usage Data: Features used, actions taken, time spent on pages
- Location Data: Country and region based on IP address
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from:
- Advertising partners and networks
- Analytics providers
- Payment processors
- Fraud prevention services
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Service Delivery | Provide, maintain, and improve our advertising platform |
| Account Management | Create and manage your publisher account |
| Payments | Process earnings and payouts to publishers |
| Communication | Send updates, newsletters, and support responses |
| Analytics | Analyze usage patterns to improve our services |
| Security | Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats |
| Legal Compliance | Comply with applicable laws and regulations |
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information. These include:
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website to improve user experience.
Advertising Cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign performance.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our services.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
5.1 Service Providers
We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including:
- Payment processors (PayPal, Payoneer, bank transfer services)
- Cloud hosting providers
- Analytics services
- Customer support tools
5.2 Advertising Partners
We share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information with advertisers and advertising networks to help them deliver targeted ads and measure campaign effectiveness.
5.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect our rights and property
- Prevent fraud or illegal activities
- Protect the safety of users or the public
5.4 Business Transfers
If AdNova is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
- Encrypted storage for sensitive data
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls and authentication requirements
- Employee training on data protection
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services to you
- Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records for 7 years)
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
- Maintain business records
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 90 days, except where retention is required by law.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
| Right | Description |
|---|---|
| Access | Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you |
| Correction | Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data |
| Deletion | Request deletion of your personal data |
| Portability | Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format |
| Objection | Object to processing of your personal data |
| Restriction | Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances |
| Withdraw Consent | Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent |
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@adnova.cc. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws.
When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Data processing agreements with our service providers
- Certification mechanisms where applicable
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. 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 immediately at privacy@adnova.cc.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, and applications. Clicking on those links may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending an email notification for significant changes
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@adnova.cc or call 1-800-ADNOVA.
14. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal bases for processing your information include:
- Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide our services
- Legitimate Interests: Processing for our legitimate business interests
- Consent: Processing based on your consent
- Legal Obligation: Processing required by law
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.
Questions About Privacy?
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.
privacy@adnova.cc