At Optometryskills.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Who We Are
OptometrySkills.com is an educational platform dedicated to providing resources, articles, and guidance for optometry students and vision professionals.
Our mission is to make high-quality optometry education accessible for all. To support our work, we display advertisements via Google Ads and Ezoic, which help fund the creation of free, valuable content for our readers.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
(a) Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
- Comment on a post
- Contact us through email or forms
You may provide personal information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Message content or feedback
(b) Information Collected Automatically
When you browse our site, certain data is automatically collected through cookies and analytics tools, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on them
- Device information
- Referring URLs
This information helps us improve website performance, understand reader preferences, and serve relevant content and ads.
3. Use of Google Ads and Ezoic
OptometrySkills.com uses Ezoic to manage advertising, including Google AdSense.
These advertising networks may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
- Deliver relevant advertisements
- Measure ad effectiveness
- Track user interactions with ads
The data collected through these cookies is managed by Ezoic in accordance with their own Privacy Policy and Google’s advertising policies.
You can review Ezoic’s privacy policy here: https://g.ezoic.net/privacy/optometryskills.com
4. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Improve user experience and website content
- Respond to inquiries or comments
- Provide educational newsletters (only with consent)
- Display personalized advertisements
- Analyze website performance and engagement
5. Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.
For more details on how Ezoic uses cookies, visit the Ezoic Privacy and Cookie Policy linked above.
6. Data Sharing and Security
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may share limited data with trusted service providers who assist in operating the website, managing ads, or analyzing traffic — under strict confidentiality agreements.
We employ reasonable security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your region (e.g., EU under GDPR or California under CCPA), you have rights to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent to data processing
- Opt out of personalized advertising
To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin@optometryskills.com.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to other websites for reference or additional information.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our content is intended for educational purposes and not directed toward children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us for removal.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page with the updated “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
📧 admin@optometryskills.com