Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Thank you for visiting Professionals Wiki ("we," "us," "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how long we keep it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By accessing or using our website at https://www.professionals.wiki/ (the "Website"), you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We are primarily an informational website. We do not require account registration or collect personal information for site access. However, we may collect personal information if you:

Contact us via email: When you send us a message
Subscribe to our newsletter: When you sign up to receive new content notifications and announcements

Information collected may include:

Email address (required for newsletter subscription)
Subscription date and time
Email engagement data (opens, clicks, unsubscribes)
Any information you voluntarily provide in your communications with us

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we and our third-party partners automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity through cookies and similar technologies:

Usage Data:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring website addresses
General geographic location (country/city level)

Cookie Data: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

1.3 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

Google Analytics (GA4): We use Google Analytics 4 loaded directly via Google's gtag.js script to understand how visitors use our Website. This includes tracking page views, time on site, user interactions, and general demographics. Google Analytics collects information through cookies and similar technologies. For more information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Website. Google may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide targeted advertisements. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. For more information about Google's data practices, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

Kit (formerly ConvertKit): If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored and processed by Kit, our email service provider. Kit may also track email opens, link clicks, and other engagement metrics. Kit's privacy policy: https://kit.com/privacy

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To operate and maintain the Website: Ensuring our Website functions properly and remains secure
To improve user experience: Analyzing how visitors use our Website through Google Analytics to enhance content and functionality
To send you our newsletter: Delivering new content notifications, announcements, and a welcome email series (if you subscribe)
To communicate with you: Responding to inquiries, comments, or requests you submit
To display advertisements: Serving relevant ads through Google AdSense
To comply with legal obligations: Meeting legal requirements and responding to lawful requests from public authorities

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email address to:

Send new content notifications (typically no more than once per week)
Send occasional announcements about the Website or important updates
Send a welcome email series (5 emails over 5 days) to introduce you to our best content
Track email engagement (opens, clicks) to improve our content and delivery

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on:

Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., cookie consent)
Legitimate interests: Operating and improving our Website, fraud prevention, and network security
Legal obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share information with:

Third-Party Service Providers:

Google Analytics (GA4): For website analytics and performance tracking
Google AdSense: For advertising purposes (see Section 1.3)
Netlify: Our hosting provider for Website infrastructure
Kit (ConvertKit): For email newsletter delivery and management (if you subscribe)

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, government request, or to:

Comply with legal obligations
Protect and defend our rights or property
Investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service
Protect the safety of users or the public
Prevent fraud or illegal activity

4. International Data Transfers

Our Website is hosted in the United States. If you access our Website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

For EEA users: We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in accordance with GDPR requirements, including Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Specific Retention Periods:

Email correspondence: Retained for 3 years from last contact, then deleted
Newsletter subscriber data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion, then deleted within 30 days
Email engagement data: Retained for 2 years to analyze content performance, then deleted
Cookie data: As specified in our Cookie Policy (typically 30 days to 2 years depending on cookie type)
Analytics data (GA4): Automatically deleted after 14 months by Google
Server logs: Retained for 90 days for security purposes, then deleted

After the retention period expires, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Right to access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data
Right to restrict processing: Request limitation on how we use your data
Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

6.2 Rights for California Users (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

Right to know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
Right to delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to opt-out: Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information
Right to correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Right to limit use of sensitive personal information: Limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information (if applicable)
Right to non-discrimination: Exercise your privacy rights without discriminatory treatment

"Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information"

We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, our use of Google AdSense may constitute "sharing" under CCPA definitions. You can opt out by:

Adjusting your cookie preferences (see our Cookie Policy)
Using the Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/
Enabling Global Privacy Control (GPC) in your browser

6.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: pro [at] professionals.wiki

We will respond to your request within 30 days (45 days for California requests). We may require verification of your identity before processing your request.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and serve advertisements. For complete information about our use of cookies, including how to manage your cookie preferences, please review our Cookie Policy.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings and opt-out mechanisms:

Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
Google Ads opt-out: Visit https://adssettings.google.com/
Global Privacy Control (GPC): We honor GPC signals for automated opt-out preferences

8. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately at pro [at] professionals.wiki, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as an opt-out preference for the sale/sharing of personal information under applicable privacy laws.

10. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Material changes will be communicated by posting a prominent notice on our Website or, where we have your contact information, by email. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Annual Updates: In compliance with CCPA requirements, we review and update this Privacy Policy at least annually.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Contact: Atlas Email: pro [at] professionals.wiki Mailing Address: 113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205 Website: https://www.professionals.wiki/

For EEA users: If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

14. Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions

California Privacy Rights

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request certain information regarding disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. As stated in this policy, we do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

California Business Contact Information: Atlas 113 Cherry St #92768 Seattle, WA 98104-2205 Email: pro [at] professionals.wiki

Nevada Privacy Rights

Nevada residents have the right to opt out of the sale of certain covered information collected by website operators. We do not sell personal information as defined by Nevada law. If you are a Nevada resident and have questions, contact us at pro [at] professionals.wiki.

Previous version dated: March 18, 2021