Privacy Policy

We built Mediago to be a calm, useful place to read and learn. Protecting your privacy is part of that promise. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, your choices, and how to contact us.

Who We Are

Mediago is an editorial website focused on gardening, home improvement, pets, and travel. We publish free articles supported by advertising. You can reach our team via the contact page listed below.

Scope

This Policy applies to information collected through our website and related services that link to it. It does not cover third-party websites or services that we do not control.

Information We Collect

We collect information in three main ways:

• Information you provide, such as messages sent through our contact form or submissions you choose to send us (for example, story pitches). This may include your name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Information collected automatically, such as server logs and device data. When you visit Mediago, our systems and hosting provider may automatically record your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, pages visited, approximate location (city/region level), and timestamps.
• Information from cookies and similar technologies, used for core site functions, analytics, and advertising. See "Cookies and Similar Technologies" below.

How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Operate, maintain, and secure the website.
• Measure performance, diagnose issues, and improve content quality and usability.
• Respond to your messages and manage reader queries.
• Display advertising and limit repetitive or irrelevant ads.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

Legal Bases

Where required by law (for example, in the EU/UK/EEA), we rely on one or more of the following legal bases: consent (for optional cookies or marketing), legitimate interests (such as site security, basic analytics, and non-intrusive advertising), performance of a contract (when you ask us to provide a service), and compliance with legal obligations.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential cookies to enable core features like page loading and security.
• Analytics cookies to understand aggregate site usage and improve performance.
• Advertising cookies to support ad delivery and, where enabled, personalize ads.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings and, where available, through on-page controls. If you disable some cookies, parts of the site may not function properly.

Advertising, Analytics, and Third Parties

We display advertising through third-party partners (for example, programmatic ad networks such as Google AdSense). These partners may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to deliver, measure, and improve ads. When ad content is served, your IP address and certain device data may be processed to determine general location, prevent fraud, measure effectiveness, or personalize ads where permitted.

Mediago does not control third-party cookies after they are set by partners. Your experience with advertising partners is governed by their own policies.

Do Not Sell or Share

Some privacy laws define "sale" or "sharing" to include certain types of data disclosures for targeted advertising. Mediago does not sell personal information in the traditional sense. Where required, we offer ways to opt out of targeted advertising. See "Your Privacy Choices."

Your Privacy Choices

• Browser controls: Most browsers let you block, delete, or limit cookies.
• Ad preferences: Many ad services provide settings to opt out of personalized ads on a per-service or per-device basis.
• Consent tools: Where required, we present controls to accept or decline optional cookies.
• Contact us: You may request access, correction, deletion, or objection to certain processing by contacting us.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

• Access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
• Restriction or objection to certain processing, including where we rely on legitimate interests.
• Portability of certain information to another service.
• Opt-out of targeted advertising where applicable.

California residents may also request to know categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, request correction or deletion, and opt out of "sale" or "sharing" as defined by law. We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes that require a "limit" right.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data type and context.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Mediago is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child provided personal information on our site, please contact us so we can delete it.

International Data Transfers

We operate from Indonesia and may work with service providers located in other countries. Your information may be processed in jurisdictions that have different data protection laws than your own.

Third-Party Links and Services

We may reference third-party resources or display ads that link to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies directly.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes take effect when posted on this page. Material changes will be highlighted for a reasonable period.

How to Contact Us

Questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy can be sent through our Contact page. Please include enough detail for us to identify and address your request.

Consent

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to the applicable Terms and Conditions.