Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

This page sets out the Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use that govern your use of ExplainedBetter.com (the “Site”), operated by Justin John (“we”, “us”, “our”). By using the Site, you agree to both. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Part 1 — Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

ExplainedBetter.com is operated by Justin John, located in the United States. For any privacy question, or to exercise your rights, contact us at explainedbetter@yahoo.com. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have over it. It applies to visitors worldwide, including under the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/UK GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the CPRA (CCPA/CPRA), Canada’s PIPEDA, and similar laws.

For the purposes of the GDPR, the data controller is Justin John.

2. Information we collect

We aim to collect as little personal information as possible. Depending on how you use the Site, this may include:

• Information you give us — for example, your name, email address and message when you use our contact form or email us, or subscribe to a newsletter.
• Information collected automatically — such as your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5).
• Analytics data — aggregated, mostly de-identified statistics about how visitors use the Site (see Section 6).

We do not intentionally collect special-category (sensitive) personal data, and we do not ask you to provide it.

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, maintain and improve the Site and its content;
• Respond to your enquiries, feedback and correction requests;
• Send you a newsletter or updates, where you have asked to receive them;
• Understand how the Site is used, so we can make it better;
• Detect, prevent and address technical issues, fraud or abuse; and
• Comply with our legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use it for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

4. Legal bases for processing (GDPR / UK GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent — e.g. when you opt in to non-essential cookies or a newsletter. You can withdraw consent at any time.
• Legitimate interests — e.g. to keep the Site secure and to understand and improve how it is used, balanced against your rights.
• Performance of a contract — e.g. to respond to a request you have made.
• Legal obligation — where we must process data to comply with the law.

5. Cookies & tracking technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential cookies — required for the Site to function and to remember your cookie choices.
• Analytics cookies — to understand Site usage (see Section 6).
• Advertising cookies — only if advertising is enabled on the Site (see Section 6).

Where required by law, we ask for your consent through a cookie banner before setting non-essential cookies, and you can change or withdraw your choice at any time via the cookie banner. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work as intended.

6. Analytics & advertising

Analytics. We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use the Site. This service may set cookies and process usage data (such as a truncated IP address) on our behalf. You can learn more from Google’s privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy, and opt out of Google Analytics using Google’s browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Advertising. We display advertising on the Site through Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, and opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies at aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.eu.

7. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only:

• With service providers who help us run the Site (e.g. hosting, email, analytics), under agreements that require them to protect your data;
• Where required by law, or to protect our rights, safety or property, or that of others; and
• In connection with a business transfer (e.g. a merger or acquisition), in which case we will notify you of any change.

8. Data retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Contact-form messages are kept for 1 year, and analytics data is retained per our provider’s settings. When no longer needed, data is deleted or anonymised.

9. International data transfers

We and our service providers may process your information in countries outside your own, including the United States. Where we transfer personal data out of the EEA or UK, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses. By using the Site, you understand your information may be transferred to and processed in these locations.

10. Your privacy rights

Depending on where you live, you may have some or all of the following rights:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you;
• Rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data;
• Erasure — ask us to delete your data (“right to be forgotten”);
• Restriction and objection — limit or object to certain processing;
• Portability — receive your data in a portable format;
• Withdraw consent — at any time, where processing is based on consent.

California residents (CCPA/CPRA) additionally have the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, to request deletion, to correct it, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (we do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined). We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.

To exercise any right, contact us at explainedbetter@yahoo.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by law. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

11. Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

12. Data security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Because there is no common industry standard for DNT, the Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. We will update this section if that changes.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above and, where appropriate, provide a more prominent notice. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy.

Part 2 — Terms of Use

15. Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using ExplainedBetter.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and by our Privacy Policy above. If you do not agree, you must not use the Site. You confirm you are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction, or are using the Site with the consent of a parent or guardian.

16. Use of the Site

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use. All content is provided for general information and education only (see Sections 20 and 26).

17. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the text, design, graphics, and other content we create on the Site are owned by Justin John and protected by intellectual-property laws. You may share links to our content and quote short extracts with attribution, but you may not republish, reproduce, or redistribute substantial portions without our written permission.

Where the Site references or embeds third-party material (such as YouTube videos), that material remains the property of its respective owners, and is credited and linked to its original creator.

18. Prohibited uses

You agree not to:

• Use the Site in any unlawful way or for any unlawful purpose;
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to, interfere with, or disrupt the Site or its servers;
• Scrape, harvest, or copy content at scale, or use it to train models, without permission;
• Introduce malware or attempt to circumvent security measures; or
• Infringe our or any third party’s intellectual-property or other rights.

19. Third-party links & content

The Site contains links to third-party websites and embedded content, including videos, provided for convenience and reference. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of those third parties. Links do not imply endorsement, and your use of third-party sites is governed by their own terms and policies.

20. Disclaimers & no warranty

21. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Justin John and anyone associated with the Site will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages, or for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, the Site or its content. Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

22. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Justin John from any claims, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your misuse of the Site or your breach of these terms.

23. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. You agree that the state and federal courts located in the State of Michigan will have jurisdiction, subject to any mandatory consumer-protection rights you have where you live.

24. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes take effect when posted, and the “Last updated” date above will be revised. Your continued use of the Site means you accept the updated terms.

Part 3 — Disclosures

25. Affiliate disclosure

26. Disclaimer

27. Contact us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or these Terms of Use? Contact us at explainedbetter@yahoo.com, or via our contact page.