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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2025

Manuals.Online ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Scope of this Policy

This policy applies to all visitors and users of Manuals.Online and governs all data collected through our services, including browsing activity, voluntary contact, and cookie usage.

2. Data We Collect

a) Personal Data (only when voluntarily provided):

  • Name
  • Any information submitted via contact or feedback forms

b) Non-Personal Data (collected automatically):

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring URL
  • Cookies and tracking identifiers

We do not require user registration and do not collect payment information or sensitive personal identifiers.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

  • Consent: when you voluntarily submit data (e.g., via contact form)
  • Legitimate interest: for site analytics, security, and user experience improvements
  • Legal obligation: when necessary to comply with applicable laws

4. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

You have the right to:

  • Request access to personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to data processing or request restriction
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • File a complaint with a supervisory authority (EU) or the California Attorney General (US)

To exercise your rights, pleaseContact us. We respond to all data-related requests within 30 days.

5. How We Use Your Data

  • Maintain and improve website functionality and performance
  • Respond to user inquiries or feedback
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Generate anonymous statistics for internal use only

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to analyze traffic and performance, store user preferences, and maintain session consistency. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

7. Data Transfers Outside the EU

We may use cloud-based services hosted outside the EEA. When transferring data, we ensure safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

10. Children's Privacy

Our site is not intended for users under 16. If data was submitted by a child, please Contact us for immediate removal.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted here with a revised "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

For questions regarding this policy or your data, please Contact us.