Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 4, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Pivot Pathways (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website https://pivotpathways.net (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy regulations.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Submit contact forms
  • Create an account
  • Post comments or interact with our content
  • Participate in surveys or promotions

This may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Referring URLs
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
  • Date and time of visits
  • Clickstream data

Google AdSense and Advertising

Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.

How Google AdSense Works

  • Cookies: Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our Site and other sites across the web
  • DoubleClick Cookie: Google’s use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet
  • Personalized Advertising: Ads may be personalized based on your interests, demographics, and browsing behavior

Data Collected by Google

Google may collect and process the following information:

  • Cookie identifiers and similar technologies
  • IP address (may be truncated for EU users)
  • Device information
  • Browser type
  • Geographic location (country and city level)
  • Interaction data with advertisements
  • Interests and demographic information

Third-Party Vendors

Google works with third-party vendors who may also use cookies and similar technologies to collect information for ad personalization and measurement. These vendors include but are not limited to advertising networks, data exchanges, and analytics providers.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Traffic sources and referral information
  • Device and browser information
  • Geographic location
  • User behavior and navigation patterns

Google Analytics uses cookies and may combine information collected from your use of our Site with information from other websites. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Your Advertising Choices

Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising

You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising. You can exercise this right through:

  1. Google Ad Settings: Visit Google Ads Settings to manage your preferences
  2. Network Advertising Initiative: Visit NAI Opt-Out Page
  3. Digital Advertising Alliance: Visit DAA WebChoices Tool
  4. European Users: Visit Your Online Choices

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site and your ability to access certain features.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (Google Analytics) Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign performance (Google AdSense) Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted).

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • Providing and maintaining our Site
  • Improving user experience and Site functionality
  • Analyzing Site usage and trends
  • Serving relevant advertisements
  • Sending newsletters and promotional content (with your consent)
  • Responding to your inquiries and support requests
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Detecting and preventing fraud or security issues

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: You have given clear consent for specific processing purposes (e.g., newsletter subscription, cookie consent)
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services, fraud prevention, analytics)
  • Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements
  • Contract Performance: Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

Third-Party Service Providers

  • Google AdSense and advertising partners: For ad serving and personalization
  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and user behavior analysis
  • Email service providers: For newsletter distribution (if applicable)

We may disclose your information when required by law, legal process, or to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect our rights and property
  • Prevent fraud or security issues
  • Protect the safety of users or the public

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States where Google’s servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
  • Compliance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
  • Other legally approved transfer mechanisms

Your Privacy Rights

Rights for All Users

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Objection: Object to certain processing activities
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications and newsletters

Additional Rights for EEA Users (GDPR)

  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing
  • Automated Decision-Making: Right not to be subject to automated decision-making
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting lawful processing
  • Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority

Additional Rights for California Users (CCPA/CPRA)

  • Know: Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • Delete: Request deletion of personal information
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
  • Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
  • Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Limit: Limit the use of sensitive personal information

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at pivotpathways@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30 days for most requests, 45 days for California residents).

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Retention periods vary based on:

  • The nature of the information
  • Why we collected it
  • Relevant legal or operational retention requirements

Generally:

  • Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Contact form submissions: Up to 2 years for customer service purposes
  • Comments: Until you request deletion or we remove them
  • Analytics data: As determined by Google Analytics settings (typically 26 months)
  • Advertising data: As determined by Google AdSense policies

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 16 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at pivotpathways@gmail.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure data storage practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you periodic emails with blog updates, content, and other information. You can unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email
  • Contacting us at pivotpathways@gmail.com
  • Managing your preferences through your account settings (if applicable)

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the “Last Updated” date
  • Sending an email notification (if you have subscribed to our newsletter)

Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: pivotpathways@gmail.com

Mailing Address:
Pivot Pathways
Badhra, Haryana 127308
India

Supervisory Authority

EEA users have the right to lodge a complaint with their local data protection supervisory authority if they believe their data protection rights have been violated.

Specific Regional Information

For California Residents

We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA. In the past 12 months, we have collected and shared the categories of personal information described in this Privacy Policy with third-party advertising partners (Google AdSense) for advertising purposes, which may be considered “sharing” under California law. You have the right to opt out of this sharing by using the advertising opt-out mechanisms described in the “Your Advertising Choices” section.

Categories of Personal Information Collected:

  • Identifiers (email address, name)
  • Internet or network activity (browsing behavior, page views)
  • Geolocation data (general location)
  • Inferences (preferences, characteristics)

For EEA/UK Residents

The data controller responsible for your personal information is Pivot Pathways. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK or your local supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

For Indian Residents

We comply with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011. You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal information as per Indian data protection laws.

By using our Site, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our collection and use of information as described herein. For certain processing activities, we may request your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time by contacting us.

When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us.

Note: This privacy policy is effective as of the date listed above. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

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