Privacy Policy

When you visit DefenseBudget Dash, we may collect certain information automatically through your interaction with our website. This includes technical data such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time and date of your visit, and the duration of your session. This information is collected through standard web server logs and third-party analytics services.

We do not require you to create an account or provide any personally identifiable information to use DefenseBudget Dash. The tool is freely accessible without registration. If you choose to contact us via email, we will collect the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address, solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

Additionally, third-party advertising and analytics services integrated into our website may collect information about your browsing behavior across multiple websites. This data collection is governed by the respective privacy policies of those third-party services, which are described in further detail below.

The information we collect is used to operate, maintain, and improve DefenseBudget Dash. Specifically, we use technical data to monitor website performance, identify and resolve technical issues, analyze usage patterns to improve the user experience, and ensure the security and integrity of our systems. Aggregate, anonymized usage statistics help us understand which features are most popular and where we should focus our development efforts.

We may use your IP address and browser information to deliver region-appropriate content and to detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity. If you contact us directly, we use your contact information solely to respond to your message and will not add you to any marketing lists or share your information with third parties for promotional purposes.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for profiling, automated decision-making, or any purpose unrelated to the operation and improvement of DefenseBudget Dash.

DefenseBudget Dash uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and to support the third-party services that operate on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They enable the website to remember your preferences and to collect analytical data about how you interact with our content.

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage statistics. Google Analytics uses cookies to track visitor interactions, including page views, session duration, and traffic sources. This data helps us understand how visitors use DefenseBudget Dash so that we can improve the tool over time. You can learn more about how Google uses your data by visiting Google's Privacy & Terms page.

Our website also uses Google AdSense and Adsterra to display advertisements. These advertising services may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to DefenseBudget Dash and other websites. Google AdSense uses the DoubleClick cookie to enable interest-based advertising. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings page or by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page. Adsterra may similarly use tracking technologies to deliver relevant advertisements; please refer to Adsterra's privacy policy for detailed information about their data practices.

DefenseBudget Dash integrates several third-party services to support its operation. These services have their own privacy policies that govern how they collect and use data. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of each third-party service:

• Google Analytics — Web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Collects anonymized usage data to help us analyze traffic and improve our website.
• Google AdSense — Advertising service provided by Google LLC. Displays advertisements and may use cookies for ad personalization.
• Adsterra — Advertising network that displays advertisements on our website and may use tracking technologies for ad delivery and performance measurement.
• Vercel — Our website hosting provider. Vercel may collect server logs and performance data as part of its hosting infrastructure.

We do not control the data collection practices of these third-party services and are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. We recommend reviewing each provider's privacy policy to understand how your data may be used.

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information collected through DefenseBudget Dash. Our website is served over HTTPS, which encrypts data transmitted between your browser and our servers. We regularly update our software dependencies and hosting infrastructure to address known security vulnerabilities.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect the data associated with our website, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You use DefenseBudget Dash at your own risk, and we encourage you to take appropriate precautions when browsing the Internet, such as keeping your browser and operating system up to date.

DefenseBudget Dash is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our website is designed as an educational and informational resource for general audiences. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take prompt steps to delete that information from our systems.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us at the email address provided below so that we can take appropriate action. We are committed to complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar regulations in other jurisdictions.

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of DefenseBudget Dash after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

For significant changes that materially affect how we handle your personal information, we will make reasonable efforts to provide prominent notice on our website. However, it remains your responsibility to check this page regularly for updates.

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

taeshinkim11@gmail.com

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry within a timely manner. If you believe that your privacy rights have been violated, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.