Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Global Files (“we,” “our,” or “us”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with the terms outlined below, please discontinue use of the website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact details
  • Information submitted via contact forms
  • Comments or other user-generated content

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of visit
  • Referring/exit URLs
  • Clickstream data
  • Approximate geographic location

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyze traffic and performance
  • Personalize content
  • Deliver targeted advertisements
  • Measure advertising effectiveness

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the website may not function properly without cookies.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR – EU/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Your consent
  • Legitimate business interests
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Contractual necessity

You may withdraw consent at any time.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Improve user experience
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Prevent fraud or abuse
  • Send updates or newsletters (if subscribed)
  • Deliver personalized advertising
  • Comply with legal obligations

5. Advertising & Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services including:

  • Advertising networks (e.g., Ezoic, Google AdSense)
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Hosting providers
  • Email service providers

These third parties may use cookies and tracking technologies to collect information directly from your device.

We do not control how third parties process your data. Please review their respective privacy policies.

6. Ezoic Advertising Disclosure

This website may use Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”) to provide personalization and analytic services.

Ezoic and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver personalized ads and analyze traffic behavior.

7. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technologies

The Global Files may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools and automated technologies to assist in:

  • Researching statistical and factual information
  • Drafting and editing content
  • Organizing data
  • Enhancing readability
  • Improving website functionality
  • Supporting analytics and advertising personalization

All AI-assisted content is reviewed and edited by human oversight prior to publication.

We do not use personal data submitted by users to train AI systems.

If automated systems are used in processing data, such processing complies with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA.

Where legally required, users may request information about automated decision-making processes.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States.

We take reasonable safeguards to ensure data is protected in accordance with applicable laws.

9. Your Privacy Rights

A. GDPR Rights (EU/UK Residents)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent

You may exercise these rights by contacting us.

B. CCPA/CPRA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data
  • Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We do not knowingly sell personal information.

Requests can be submitted through our contact page.

C. Other Jurisdictions

Residents of Canada, Australia, and other regions may have similar rights under applicable privacy laws.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this policy
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data.

However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

14. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature.

Currently, we do not respond to DNT signals.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.