Overview
Hormuz Strait Monitor (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates hormuzstraitmonitor.com. This policy explains what data we collect, why, and your rights regarding that data.
Data We Collect
- Usage data — pages visited, time on site, referring URL, browser and device type. Collected via Google Analytics 4 (anonymised IP).
- Advertising data — our ad partner Publift (Google Ad Manager) may set cookies to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance. See their privacy policy at publift.com.
- Contact information — only if you email us directly at [email protected].
Cookies
We use cookies for analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google Ad Manager via Publift). Where required by law (EU/EEA under GDPR, California under CCPA), a consent banner will appear before any non-essential cookies are set.
Advertising & Consent (GDPR / CCPA)
We work with Publift to serve ads. Their Fuse platform integrates the Quantcast Choice CMP (Consent Management Platform) to obtain and manage your consent preferences where required under GDPR (EU/EEA) and CCPA (California). The consent tool will only activate for visitors in applicable regions.
You can review or update your ad personalisation preferences using the tool below:
Your Rights
Depending on your location you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or object to the processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected].
Third-Party Links
This site links to external sources (news outlets, government agencies). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. Material changes will be reflected in the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact
Questions about this policy? [email protected]