Privacy Policy for Derapedia
Last updated: September 3, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Derapedia ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit or interact with our website.
Who We Are and Scope
Derapedia publishes practical and empathetic content across Gardening, Home Improvement, Pets, and Travel. This Policy applies to information collected through our website and related features that link to or reference this Policy.
By using our website, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use. For questions, see "Managing Preferences and Contact".
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways: (1) information you provide directly (for example when you submit a message via our contact form), (2) information collected automatically (such as device data, general location, pages viewed, and interaction data gathered via cookies or similar technologies), and (3) information from service providers that help us operate, measure, and secure our site.
We do not seek to collect sensitive personal information through ordinary browsing. If you share such information with us, we will handle it with heightened care and only as reasonably necessary to respond to your request.
How We Use Your Information
We use information to operate and maintain the website, provide and improve content, understand audience interests, detect and prevent abuse, comply with legal obligations, and support advertising and measurement features.
When required by law, we rely on your consent. Otherwise, we rely on legitimate interests (such as site security and performance), the performance of a requested service, or compliance with legal obligations.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to keep the site reliable and useful. These may be set by us (first-party) or by our partners (third-party) for purposes including session continuity, audience measurement, and advertising functionality.
You can manage cookie preferences via our on-site banner (where available) and through your browser settings. Blocking some technologies may affect certain features or measurement accuracy.
Advertising and Consent
We work with advertising partners to show ads and measure their performance. In regions where consent is legally required for ads personalization and certain cookies, you will see a consent banner. Your preferences in that banner guide whether ads are personalized or served in a limited manner.
Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to limit frequency, prevent fraud, and measure effectiveness. Where law requires, we surface clear choices and honor your selections.
Analytics and Measurement
We use analytics to understand how our content is read and to improve navigation, loading times, and layout. Analytics may capture approximate location, device/browser type, time on page, and engagement with elements (for example, scroll depth and exit pages).
Analytics data are typically aggregated and de-identified for reporting. We do not attempt to infer identities from analytics events without a clear purpose and legal basis.
Data Sharing and Transfers
We share information with service providers (hosting, security, analytics, advertising) under agreements that restrict their use to services provided to us. We may also share information if required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with a corporate transaction.
Information may be processed outside your country. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (for example, standard contractual protections) to help protect your data during international transfers.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing; to withdraw consent; to receive a copy (portability); and to not be subject to certain automated decisions. We will respond consistent with applicable law and our identity-verification process.
To exercise rights or ask questions, use the contact path in "Managing Preferences and Contact". We will explain what we can do based on the laws that apply to you and our role as a publisher.
Children's Privacy
Our content is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child provided personal information, please contact us so we can remove it promptly.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor children's online activity and use available device or browser controls to manage access.
Data Retention and Security
We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, to meet legal obligations, and to resolve disputes. Retention periods vary by data type and legal requirements.
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Managing Preferences and Contact
You can manage cookies through our consent banner (where available) and via your browser settings. You can also request access, correction, deletion, or express other privacy requests by sending us a note through our contact page.
Our contact page (preferred), or the contact details listed on our site's imprint/about pages. Please include enough detail for us to verify your request and respond.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When changes are material, we will provide a clear notice on the site or through another appropriate channel. Continued use of the website after an update means you accept the revised Policy.
Disclaimer: This page describes our practices and is provided for general information. It is not legal advice.