Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 29, 2026
Privacy Policy
Welcome to synthium.top (the “Website”), a blog dedicated to publishing articles about festivals from around the world. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our blog. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Website, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Information you voluntarily provide – When you use our contact form or leave a comment on an article, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share.
- Automatically collected information – When you visit synthium.top, certain data is automatically logged, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed. This is standard for most websites.
- Cookies and similar technologies – We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and serve advertisements. For more details, see the Cookies section below.
2. Contact Forms & Comments
synthium.top is a blog, not an online store. We do not process payments or store payment card information. The only ways you may submit personal data to us are:
- Contact form – If you send us a message via our contact form, we receive your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not share this information with third parties except as required by law.
- Comments – When you leave a comment on a festival article, we collect the name you provide, your email address (not publicly displayed), and your comment text. We may use your email to notify you of replies if you opt in. Comments are visible to other visitors, but your email remains private.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your contact form or comment data. We retain comment data indefinitely unless you request removal.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies – Required for basic website functionality (e.g., remembering your cookie preferences).
- Analytics cookies – To understand how visitors interact with our blog (e.g., which festival articles are most popular).
- Advertising cookies – Used by third-party ad networks (including Google AdSense) to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance. These cookies may track your visits across websites to build a profile of your interests.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our site.
4. Analytics
We use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect and analyze information about how you use synthium.top. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to gather data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data helps us improve our content and user experience. Analytics providers are contractually prohibited from using your data for any other purpose.
5. Third-Party Advertising & Personalized Ads
synthium.top may display advertisements provided by third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense and other similar networks. These ads may be personalized based on your interests, browsing history, and device information.
How ads use cookies and device identifiers
- Ad networks use cookies, web beacons, and device identifiers (such as advertising IDs on mobile devices) to deliver ads that are more relevant to you.
- These technologies allow ad networks to count ad impressions, click-through rates, and to detect fraud.
- Personalized ads are based on your previous visits to this and other websites, as well as inferred interests.
Your choices regarding personalized ads
- Google Ads Settings – You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting adssettings.google.com.
- AboutAds.info – For more information about interest-based advertising and to opt out of many participating ad networks, visit www.aboutads.info/choices (or the EU version at www.youronlinechoices.com).
- You can also set your browser to block third-party cookies or use browser extensions that disable tracking.
Please note that opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will see fewer ads – you will still see ads, but they may be less relevant to you.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain our blog;
- To respond to your comments or contact form submissions;
- To analyze site traffic and improve our content;
- To display advertisements and measure their effectiveness;
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
7. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers – We may share data with trusted third parties who help us operate the website (e.g., hosting, analytics, ad networks). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal requirements – We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Business transfers – In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Comment data and contact form submissions are retained indefinitely unless you request deletion. Analytics and advertising data are retained in accordance with the respective providers’ policies.
9. Your Rights (GDPR & Other Privacy Laws)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification – Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure – Request deletion of your data, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to restrict processing – Request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability – Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
10. Children’s Privacy
synthium.top is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States, where our servers and third-party service providers are located. We take appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to ensure your data is protected in accordance with applicable law.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Postal address: 4367 Maple Dr, Columbia, Missouri 29795, United States