At DuckSpecies.org, accessible at https://duckspecies.org, we value the privacy of our visitors and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of data we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to ensure it remains secure.
If you have any questions or require more details about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@duckspecies.org.
Information We Collect
We do not collect personal information such as names, addresses, or contact details unless you voluntarily provide them through our contact forms or email.
However, like many websites, DuckSpecies.org may automatically collect non-personally identifiable information through analytics tools. This may include:
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Referring website or source
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- General location data (such as country or city)
This information helps us understand how visitors interact with our site and allows us to improve user experience, content quality, and performance.
Cookies and Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze user behavior and traffic patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to gather information about how visitors use the site.
These cookies help us:
- Measure traffic and usage trends
- Identify popular content and navigation paths
- Improve the overall site structure and design
You can review Google’s Privacy Policy here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can also manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.
Third-Party Services
DuckSpecies.org may occasionally include links to third-party websites, such as wildlife organizations, conservation groups, or educational resources.
We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external websites you visit through our links.
We do not host third-party advertisements or use your data for targeted advertising.
Protecting Your Information
We use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption to ensure that any data transmitted between your browser and our website remains private and secure.
We never sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties unless:
- You have given explicit consent, or
- It is required by law or regulatory authorities.
All data stored on our servers is protected by standard security protocols designed to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
Children’s Privacy
Protecting the privacy of young visitors is especially important to us.
DuckSpecies.org does not knowingly collect any Personally Identifiable Information (PII) from children under the age of 13.
If you believe that your child has provided such information on our site, please contact us immediately, and we will take prompt steps to delete that information from our records.
Online Privacy Policy Only
This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through DuckSpecies.org and not to data collected offline or through other channels such as social media platforms or email correspondence.
Updates 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.
The latest version will always be available on this page, with the effective date indicated at the top.
Consent
By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to our Terms and Conditions.