Privacy Policy

Welcome to Rivaf ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website www.rivaf.com. Please read this policy carefully. By using Rivaf, you agree to the terms described below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Name and email address when you register or submit a link
• Website URL and description when submitting links
• Messages sent through our Contact form

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Rivaf, we automatically collect certain technical data, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring URL (the site you came from)
• Date and time of your visit

c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use them to:

• Remember your preferences and favorites
• Track browsing history within the site
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Serve relevant advertisements

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Rivaf website
• Process and display submitted links
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Send service-related communications (if applicable)
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve user experience
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity
• Comply with legal obligations
• Serve personalized and non-personalized advertisements

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

Rivaf uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet.

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to Rivaf and/or other sites on the internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting www.aboutads.info.

We do not control the data collection practices of third-party advertisers. We encourage you to review Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.

4. Cookies Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

By continuing to use Rivaf, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Rivaf, our users, or others

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. You may request the deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

7. Third-Party Links

Rivaf is a web directory that contains links to third-party websites. Please note that:

• We do not control the content or privacy practices of external websites
• Clicking on a third-party link will take you away from Rivaf
• We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit
• We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any external sites

8. Children's Privacy

Rivaf is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Correction — Request that inaccurate data be corrected
• Deletion — Request that your personal data be deleted
• Opt-Out — Opt out of personalized advertising at any time
• Data Portability — Request your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

10. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.