Last Updated: September 14, 2025
At ReelGist.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.reelgist.com. Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our Website:
a. Personal Information
Personal information is data that can be used to identify you. We may collect:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, or other details you provide when you contact us, sign up for newsletters, or create an account (if applicable).
- User-Provided Content: Comments, posts, or other content you submit to the Website.
- Payment Information: If you make purchases or subscribe to services (e.g., premium content), we may collect payment details such as credit card information or billing address. Note: Payment information is typically processed by third-party payment processors (see Section 4).
b. Non-Personal Information
We collect information that does not directly identify you, including:
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Website, such as pages visited, time spent, and click patterns.
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and other technical data.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and serve personalized content or ads (see Section 6).
c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as:
- Social media platforms if you log in or interact with our Website via social media accounts.
- Analytics providers or advertising partners that help us understand user behavior.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services: To operate the Website, process transactions, respond to inquiries, and enhance user experience.
- To Communicate with You: To send newsletters, promotional offers, or respond to your inquiries, if you’ve opted in to receive such communications.
- To Personalize Content: To tailor content, advertisements, or recommendations based on your preferences and browsing behavior.
- To Analyze and Monitor: To track Website performance, analyze trends, and improve functionality.
- To Ensure Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet regulatory requirements or respond to legal requests.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, payment processing, analytics, or customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government investigation.
- Business Transfers: If ReelGist.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you explicitly consent to such sharing.
4. Third-Party Services
Our Website may include links to third-party websites, plugins, or services (e.g., social media buttons, payment processors, or analytics tools). These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.
For example:
- Payment Processors: If you make a purchase, your payment information is processed by trusted third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
- Analytics Tools: We may use tools like Google Analytics to track Website usage.
- Advertising Partners: We may work with ad networks to display personalized ads.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect data about how you use the Website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and serve relevant ads.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly (e.g., maintaining your session).
- Performance Cookies: Help us analyze how the Website is used (e.g., which pages are most visited).
- Functional Cookies: Enable personalized features, such as remembering your preferences.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver targeted ads based on your interests.
Managing Cookies:
You can control cookies through your browser settings or by opting out of non-essential cookies via our cookie consent tool (if applicable). Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
6. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications or targeted advertising.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email, e.g., privacy@reelgist.com]. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law (e.g., 30 days under GDPR).
You can also:
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.
- Adjust your cookie preferences via our Website or browser settings.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing the Website from outside [insert your country, e.g., the United States], your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in our servers located in [insert server location, if known]. We comply with applicable laws to ensure your data is protected during international transfers.
9. Children’s Privacy
ReelGist.com is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions, such as the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Website with a revised “Last Updated” date. Please review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: contact@reelgist.com
We will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible.
Key Points of the Privacy Policy
1. Information Collection: We collect personal (e.g., name, email) and non-personal (e.g., usage data, IP address) information to provide and improve our services.
2. Usage: Your data is used to operate the Website, personalize content, communicate with you, and ensure security.
3. Sharing: We share data with trusted service providers, for legal compliance, or with your consent, but we do not sell your data.
4. Third Parties: Third-party services (e.g., analytics, payment processors) may collect data, subject to their own privacy policies.
5. Cookies: We use cookies for functionality, analytics, and advertising. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser.
6. Your Rights: You can access, correct, delete, or port your data, and opt out of marketing or targeted ads.
7. Security: We implement reasonable security measures but cannot guarantee complete protection.
8. Children: The Website is not for children under 13 (or 16, where applicable).
9. Updates: We may update this policy and will notify you of significant changes.
10. Contact: Reach out to us for any privacy-related concerns.
