Privacy Policy
At Doctors In Business Journal, your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy for Ads explains how we collect, use, and disclose information related to advertisements displayed on our website, including personalized (targeted) advertising. By accessing our site or engaging with our ads, you agree to the terms described herein.
1. Information We Collect for Advertising
We may collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including:
Device information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
Usage data: Pages viewed, time spent on site, and interaction with advertisements.
Location data: General geographic location inferred from your IP address.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We and our advertising partners use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to deliver, measure, and improve our ad services.
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information (PII) unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., through newsletter sign-ups or surveys).
2. How We Use Advertising Data
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
To deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests (behavioral or contextual advertising)
To limit the number of times you see the same ad (frequency capping)
To measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
To generate ad performance reports for internal and partner use
To prevent fraudulent activity and enhance ad security
3. Third-Party Advertising Partners
We partner with third-party advertising networks, exchanges, and analytics providers (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Audience Network) to serve ads and gather insights. These third parties may collect or receive data about your activity on our site and others to provide you with personalized ads.
Please note that we do not control the privacy practices of these third parties, and their use of your data is governed by their own privacy policies.
4. Your Choices and Controls
You have options when it comes to advertising data:
Cookie Consent Management: On your first visit, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising:
For U.S. users: https://optout.aboutads.info
For EU users: https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
Browser Settings: You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Do Not Sell My Personal Information: If you are a California resident, you may opt out of the sale of your personal data under the CCPA by [providing notice here / following this link].
5. Data Retention
We retain advertising data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, subject to legal obligations or our legitimate business needs.
6. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect advertising data from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EU). If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
7. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy for Ads from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of our website after changes have been made constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy for Ads, please contact us.