Privacy policy.

Effective Date: August 7, 2023

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Diamond Manual ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of data when you visit our website, diamondmanual.com (the "Website"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we handle your information. By accessing or using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information Automatically Collected: We collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Website. The information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Website, and other technical information. This information is primarily needed for internal analytics, identifying usage trends, and to deliver targeted 3rd party advertising to you.  

Information You Voluntarily Submit: We may collect personal information from you such as your name or email address to respond to your inquiries and solve any potential issues you might have. 

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small files that are stored on your computer's hard drive which enable us to recognize your browser and capture certain information. We may use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which stay on your browser until deleted. Cookies are just one technology used to collect information online. A “web beacon,” also known as a tag, pixel tag, or clear GIF, is also used to transmit information back to a web server. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being sent. 

4. Use of Information

We may use information we collect for the purpose of improving our Website, enhancing user experience, tracking and measuring advertising on our Website, and analyzing trends.We do not link this information to any personally identifiable information.

We may share your data with third-party vendors, service providers, or contractors who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work. The categories of third parties we may share personal information with are as follows: Ad Networks, Affiliate Marketing Program, Data Analytics Services, and Website Hosting Service Providers. We also may need to share your personal information in the following situations: Business Transfers. 

5. Email Communication

If you choose to contact us via email at askdiamondmanual@gmail.com, we will use your email address and name solely to respond to your inquiries and provide assistance. We do not use this email address and name for marketing purposes unless you explicitly opt in to receive such communications.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, such as analytics providers, to help us analyze Website usage and improve our services. These third parties may collect and use data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the safety of any information that you share with third parties that we may link to or who advertise on our services.

We currently use or may use the following third-party service providers:

7. Affiliate Links and Advertising 

Our Affiliate Links Partners and Advertising Partners include retailers and ad networks such as third party ad servers, ad agencies, ad technology vendors and research firms. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the retailer. 

Our Advertising Partners use third party cookies to serve ads to you and to target you with tailored (or personalized) ads when you are using the Website. They may also use cookies to measure traffic on the Website (for example to track ad views). We provide links to their privacy policies.

We currently use or may use the following Affiliate programs and Advertising partners:

8. Your Rights

You have the right to access, rectify, and erase your personally identifiable information that we hold. To exercise these rights or to inquire about our data practices, please contact us at askdiamondmanual@gmail.com.

9. Children’s Information

We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 18 years of age. By using the Website, you represent that you are at least 18. If you become aware of any data we may have collected from children under age 18, please contact us at askdiamondmanual@gmail.com and we will use our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.

10. Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy will be updated accordingly.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: askdiamondmanual@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting The Diamond Manual and entrusting us with your privacy.