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Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 24, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how AptNook, an informational editorial publication, collects, uses and protects personal data when you visit the Site. We aim to process data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Data controller

For privacy questions and requests, contact the AptNook editorial publication at:

Data we collect

We collect the following categories of data:

  • Usage and analytics data: pages viewed, time spent, referring pages, approximate location (country/region), device type, browser and operating system, collected through our analytics tool.
  • Advertising identifiers and cookies: identifiers set by advertising cookies to serve and measure ads, and — where you consent — to personalise them.
  • Technical data: IP address (which may be truncated/anonymised), and log data generated automatically by your browser.
  • Data you provide directly: for example, if you contact us by email, the content of your message and your contact details.

Purposes of processing

  • Operating, securing and maintaining the Site;
  • Measuring audience and understanding how the Site is used (analytics);
  • Displaying advertising and measuring its performance;
  • Personalising advertising (only with your consent);
  • Responding to your requests and messages.

Legal bases

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): for non-essential cookies, audience measurement, and personalised advertising. You may withdraw consent at any time.
  • Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): for keeping the Site secure, preventing abuse, and basic operation. You may object to processing based on legitimate interest.
  • Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps / legal obligation where applicable.

Third parties and recipients

We share data with the following categories of service providers and partners, who process it on our behalf or as independent controllers:

  • Google AdSense and advertising partners: to serve, cap and measure advertising. See Google's Privacy Policy and how Google uses data.
  • Analytics provider: Google Analytics, where enabled through the configured tags and permitted by consent.
  • Hosting and infrastructure: Cloudflare, Inc.

We do not sell your personal data.

International data transfers

Some of our providers are located outside the European Economic Area (for example in the United States). Where data is transferred internationally, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses or applicable adequacy frameworks.

Data retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above:

  • Analytics data: for the period defined by the configured analytics service;
  • Advertising cookie data: for the lifetime of the relevant cookies (see our Cookie Policy);
  • Email correspondence: only for as long as needed to handle the request and keep a reasonable record.

Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you;
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data;
  • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten");
  • Restrict or object to processing, including processing based on legitimate interest and direct marketing;
  • Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format;
  • Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

How to exercise your rights

To exercise these rights, email notifications@aptnook.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding and will reply within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Complaints

If you believe your data protection rights have been infringed, you may lodge a complaint with the data-protection supervisory authority applicable to your place of residence, work, or the alleged infringement.

Cookies

Detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them is available in our Cookie Policy.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the latest revision.