Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
1. Introduction
Tiny Tested ("Tiny Tested," "Site," "we," "us," or "our") is a brand owned and operated by Bane Digital, LLC ("Bane Digital"), a Delaware limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, with its principal business address at:
651 N. Broad St., Suite 201
Middletown, DE 19709 USA
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information in connection with your use of our website at tinytested.blog and any related content, email newsletters, or services (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect:
- Through our website tinytested.blog
- Through email newsletters and other communications we send
- Through any forms, surveys, or interactive features we operate
- Through third-party platforms when you interact with our content there and they share information with us (as permitted by their own privacy policies)
This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, apps, or services that we do not control, even if they link to or from our Services.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect three broad categories of information.
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
You may provide us with personal information when you:
- Sign up for our email newsletter
- Submit a contact form or inquiry
- Comment on blog posts (if comments are enabled)
- Participate in surveys, promotions, or giveaways
- Otherwise communicate with us
This can include:
- Name
- Email address
- Any information you include in messages or comments
- Preferences related to the topics you follow or content you request
3.2 Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit or use the Services, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Referring and exit URLs
- Pages viewed, links clicked, and other actions on the Site
- Dates and times of visits
- General location information (e.g., city/region) based on IP address
We may use cookies, pixels, web beacons, log files, and similar technologies to collect this information.
3.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense and other ad partners)
- Email service providers / marketing tools
- Social media platforms, if you interact with our content there
The information we receive will depend on the privacy settings and policies of those third parties.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Operate and secure the Site
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze how visitors use the Site
- Support advertising and marketing efforts
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before using certain cookies or similar technologies.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for purposes including:
Providing and maintaining the Services
Operating, securing, and optimizing the Site; processing your requests and inquiries.
Communicating with you
Sending newsletters and email updates you've subscribed to; responding to your questions, comments, or feedback.
Improving the Services
Understanding how users interact with the Site; developing new features and content based on engagement trends.
Advertising and monetization
Displaying relevant ads via third-party ad networks (such as Google AdSense); measuring ad performance; preventing fraudulent activity.
Compliance and protection
Enforcing our Terms of Service and other policies; protecting our rights, property, and safety and that of our users or others; complying with applicable laws and regulations of the United States and the State of Delaware.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom (UK), or similar jurisdictions, we rely on different legal bases for processing, including:
- Performance of a contract
- Our legitimate interests (e.g., improving the Site, preventing fraud)
- Your consent (e.g., for certain marketing emails and non-essential cookies)
6. Advertising, Analytics & Affiliate Links
6.1 Advertising & Analytics
We may use third-party advertising and analytics partners, such as:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense or other ad networks
- Social media or marketing platforms
These providers may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect or receive information from our Site and elsewhere on the internet and use that information to provide measurement services and show you targeted ads.
6.2 Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content
Some of our content may include affiliate links or sponsored recommendations. This means if you click on a link or make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
We strive to clearly disclose sponsored posts and affiliate relationships in accordance with applicable guidelines (including Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines in the United States).
7. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense of exchanging it for money.
We may share information as follows:
Within the Bane Digital Group
With Bane Digital, LLC and its affiliates for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.
With Service Providers
With third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as:
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Email delivery and newsletter management
- Analytics and advertising
- Security and anti-fraud tools
These providers may only use your information as necessary to provide services to us.
Business Transfers
In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar event involving Bane Digital or Tiny Tested. In such cases, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Legal and Safety
Where required by law, legal process, or government request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with United States or Delaware law
- Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property and that of our users or others
- Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues
8. International Data Transfers
Our Services are operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers are located.
Data protection laws in these countries may differ from those in your jurisdiction. Where required, we take steps to ensure an adequate level of protection for your personal information.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Provide the Services
- Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
- Comply with our legal obligations under United States and Delaware law
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
When we no longer need personal information, we will delete or anonymize it, or, if that is not possible (for example, because it is stored in backup archives), we will securely store it and isolate it from further processing until deletion is possible.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Your Choices
You have certain choices regarding your information:
Email Communications
You can opt out of marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any such email or by contacting us at support@banedigital.com.
Cookies & Tracking
You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Some analytics and advertising partners may also offer their own opt-out mechanisms.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our Site may not respond to DNT signals, as there is no consistent industry standard for compliance.
12. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have some or all of the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and legitimate business exceptions)
- Restriction or objection to processing of your personal information
- Data portability in certain circumstances
- The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (for EEA/UK users)
Residents of certain U.S. states (e.g., California) may have additional rights, such as:
- The right to know what categories of personal information we collect and how we use and share it
- The right to request deletion of certain personal information
- The right to opt out of certain types of "sharing" or "selling" as defined in state law
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@banedigital.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
13. Children's Privacy
The Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us atsupport@banedigital.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. In some cases, we may provide additional notice (such as by posting a notice on the Site or sending an email).
Your continued use of the Services after the updated Privacy Policy becomes effective indicates that you have read and understood the changes.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: support@banedigital.com
- Mailing Address:
Bane Digital, LLC / Tiny Tested
651 N. Broad St., Suite 201
Middletown, DE 19709 USA
