Privacy Policy for toquotes.com

Effective Date: 5.7.2026
Last Updated: 5.7.2026
Platform Name: ToQuotes.com
Jurisdiction: International (compliant with US, EU, Australia, Brazil, Canada, UK, and other major jurisdictions)

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1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

ToQuotes.com (“we”, “us”, “our”, “the Platform”) is a quote-sharing platform that allows users to:

– Read quotes in English.
– Share quotes on social media (Facebook, Pinterest, X/Twitter, etc.).
– Download quote images.
– Register and log in (via email/password or Social Login with Google, Pinterest, Facebook).
– Save quotes to **Favorites** (registered users only).
– Subscribe to a weekly email newsletter (“Quote of the Week”).
– Install the Platform as a **Progressive Web App (PWA)** on desktop or mobile home screen.
– View advertisements (first-party and third-party, including Google AdSense and AdThrive).

This Privacy Policy explains **what personal data we collect**, **why we collect it**, **how we use it**, **who we share it with (and who we do NOT share it with)**, and **your rights** under applicable privacy laws.

Key Commitment:
> We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties. We do NOT share your Social Login data, email address, or Favorites with advertisers or data brokers. Third-party ad networks may use cookies for interest-based advertising, but you have the right to opt out.

By using ToQuotes.com, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.

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2. DATA CONTROLLER AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Data Controller:
ToQuotes.com
Email (general): legal@toquotes.com
Email (privacy requests): privacy@toquotes.com
Data Protection Officer (GDPR/UK): dpo@toquotes.com
LGPD (Brazil): lgpd@toquotes.com

For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us. We respond within 30 days (or less where required by law).

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3. TYPES OF DATA WE COLLECT

3.1 Data You Provide Directly

Social Login details:
When you use “Sign in with Google”, “Log in with Facebook”, or similar, the social media provider authenticates you and shares with us only the information you authorize (typically your name and email address). We never receive your social media password, and we never post anything to your social media accounts without your explicit action (e.g., you manually clicking a share button). For more information, review the privacy policies of:

– Google: [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
– Facebook (Meta): [https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy](https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy)
– Pinterest: [https://policy.pinterest.com/privacy-policy](https://policy.pinterest.com/privacy-policy)

3.2 Data Collected Automatically (Cookies & Similar Technologies)

When you visit ToQuotes.com, we and our third-party ad partners automatically collect:

– Device information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device model.
– Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, scroll depth, referrer URL.
– Cookie identifiers: Unique IDs stored in your browser.
– PWA storage: Local cache for offline reading (stays on your device).

We use *cookies* for:
– Essential/Functional: Remembering your login state, language preferences, cookie consent choices.
– Analytics: Understanding how users interact with the Platform (e.g., Google Analytics – you can opt out via [Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)).
– Advertising: Serving relevant ads, limiting ad frequency, measuring ad performance (see Section 6 below).

3.3 Data We Do NOT Collect

We *do not* knowingly collect:
– Sensitive personal data (health, political opinions, religious beliefs, biometric data, sexual orientation).
– Payment information (we do not sell any products or subscriptions).
– Precise geolocation (GPS coordinates).
– Children’s data under 13 (or under 16 in the EU without parental consent).

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4. PURPOSES OF DATA PROCESSING

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

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5. SAVING FAVORITES (REGISTERED USERS ONLY)

When you are **registered and logged in**, you may save any quote to your personal **Favorites** list. This data is stored in our secure database and is associated with your user account.

– **What is stored:** Quote ID, timestamp, and optionally a note (if we add that feature in the future).
– **How long:** Until you delete the Favorite or delete your account.
– **Sharing:** Favorites are **never** shared with other users, advertisers, or third parties. We do not use Favorites for personalized advertising unless you separately consent to cookies.
– **Deletion:** You may remove individual Favorites or delete your entire account (which permanently erases all Favorites).

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6. ADVERTISING AND THIRD-PARTY AD NETWORKS (DETAILED)

6.1 General Advertising Model

ToQuotes.com is free because it is ad-supported. We display advertisements from:
– First-party ads: Directly sold by us (no third-party data sharing).
– Third-party ad networks: Google AdSense, AdThrive, Media.net, and potentially others.

6.2 How Third-Party Ad Networks Work

These networks use **cookies**, **web beacons**, **device fingerprints**, and **mobile advertising IDs** to:
– Show ads that may be relevant to your interests (based on your browsing history across different websites – “interest-based advertising” or “personalized ads”).
– Prevent you from seeing the same ad too many times.
– Measure whether you clicked on an ad or performed an action (e.g., purchase on the advertiser’s site – conversion tracking).

6.3 Data Shared with Ad Networks

We do not share your name, email address, social login data, or Favorites with any ad network.
However, ad networks automatically receive:
– Your IP address (truncated in many cases)
– Browser and device information
– Cookie IDs and advertising IDs
– The fact that you visited ToQuotes.com (including which pages)

These networks may combine this data with information they have collected from other websites to build a profile of your interests. **This is standard industry practice for programmatic advertising.**

6.4 Your Choices to Control Advertising

You have several ways to control or opt out of personalized ads:

– Cookie Consent Banner (for EU/UK/Brazil/Canada/California): On your first visit, you will be asked to accept or reject **non-essential cookies**, including advertising cookies. If you reject, you will still see ads, but they will be non-personalized (based only on the content of the page, not your browsing history).

– Industry Opt-Out Tools (global):
– YourAdChoices (US & Canada): [https://youradchoices.com](https://youradchoices.com) (click “Opt-out”)
– Your Online Choices (EU): [https://youronlinechoices.eu](https://youronlinechoices.eu)
– Network Advertising Initiative (NAI):** [https://optout.networkadvertising.org](https://optout.networkadvertising.org)
– Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) AppChoices (mobile apps): Available in your app store.

– Google AdSense Specific Opt-Out:
– Visit [https://adssettings.google.com](https://adssettings.google.com) and turn off “Ad Personalization”.

– Global Privacy Control (GPC): If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as a request to opt out of any “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (as defined under CCPA/CPRA) and disable ad personalization cookies.

– Do Not Track (DNT): If you enable DNT in your browser, we will honor it by not engaging in cross-site tracking for advertising.

6.5 “Sale” of Personal Information – Clarification

Under CCPA/CPRA (California) , the term “sale” also includes sharing data for cross-context behavioral advertising. While we do not “sell” your personal information for money, the use of third-party ad networks could be interpreted as a “sale” or “sharing” of online identifiers (like cookie IDs). Therefore:

– We provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link on our website.
– We honor **Global Privacy Control** signals.
– You may opt out as described above.

We do not sell your email, name, or Favorites under any definition.

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7. EMAIL NEWSLETTER (“QUOTE OF THE WEEK”)

7.1 Subscription Process
– You subscribe by entering your email address in the subscription form and **confirming** via a link sent to that email (double opt-in for GDPR/CASL compliance).
– We do not add any email address without explicit consent.

7.2 Content of Emails
Each weekly email contains:
– One featured quote (“Quote of the Week” from popular categories).
– Links to the Platform.
– A clear **unsubscribe link** (one-click, no login required).
– Our physical mailing address (CAN-SPAM requirement).

7.3 Data Retention for Email
– We retain your email address as long as you remain subscribed.
– If you unsubscribe, we delete your email from the active mailing list but may keep a **hashed suppression record** to ensure we never re-add you without consent.

7.4 Third-Party Email Service Provider
We use a reputable email marketing service (e.g., Mailchimp, SendGrid, or similar). The provider processes your email address solely for delivering our newsletters and is contractually bound not to use it for any other purpose.

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8. PROGRESSIVE WEB APP (PWA) – LOCAL STORAGE

When you install ToQuotes.com as a PWA on your device’s home screen or desktop:

– The PWA caches recently viewed quotes and images locally on your device using **localStorage** or **IndexedDB**.
– This cached data is **not transmitted to us**; it remains on your device to enable offline reading.
– We cannot access or retrieve data from your device’s PWA cache.
– Uninstalling the PWA removes all locally stored data.

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9. SHARING QUOTES ON SOCIAL MEDIA

When you click a social media sharing button (e.g., “Share to Facebook”, “Pin on Pinterest”):

– You are interacting directly with the social media platform.
– ToQuotes.com does **not** collect or store which quotes you share or with whom.
– Social media platforms may collect data according to their own privacy policies (see links in Section 3.1).

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of each social media platform you use.

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10. DOWNLOADING QUOTE IMAGES

The “Download Image” feature generates a static image on your device. We do **not** track which images you download, nor do we store them on our servers after generation. No personal data is collected through this feature.

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11. DATA RETENTION

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12. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER DIFFERENT LAWS

12.1 GDPR (EU, EEA, UK) Rights

If you are in the **European Economic Area**, **Switzerland**, or the **United Kingdom**, you have:

– **Right to access** (Art. 15) – Obtain a copy of your data.
– **Right to rectification** (Art. 16) – Correct inaccurate data.
– **Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)** (Art. 17) – Request deletion.
– **Right to restriction of processing** (Art. 18) – Limit how we use your data.
– **Right to data portability** (Art. 20) – Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
– **Right to object** (Art. 21) – Object to processing based on legitimate interests (including advertising).
– **Right to withdraw consent** (Art. 7(3)) – Withdraw any consent you previously gave (e.g., newsletter, cookies).
– **Right to lodge a complaint** – With your local Data Protection Authority (e.g., ICO in UK, CNIL in France).

How to exercise: Email **privacy@toquotes.com. We respond within 30 days.

12.2 CCPA/CPRA (California) Rights

If you are a California resident, you have:

– Right to know what personal information we have collected, used, disclosed, or sold in the past 12 months.
– Right to delete your personal information (subject to exceptions).
– Right to correct inaccurate information.
– Right to opt out of sale/sharing – we provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link and honor GPC.
– Right to limit use of sensitive personal information – we do not collect sensitive data.
– Right to non-discrimination – exercising your rights will not affect pricing or service.

To submit a verified request, email *privacy@toquotes.com*

12.3 Australian Privacy Act (APPs) Rights

If you are in *Australia:

– You have the right to access your personal information and request correction.
– If we refuse, we will give you a written notice with reasons.
– You may complain to the **Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)** : [https://oaic.gov.au](https://oaic.gov.au)

12.4 Brazilian LGPD Rights

If you are in *Brazil:

– Rights include confirmation of processing, access, correction, anonymization, blocking, deletion, portability, information about sharing, withdrawal of consent, and objection.
– Email *lgpd@toquotes.com to exercise rights.
– You may complain to *ANPD: [https://www.gov.br/anpd](https://www.gov.br/anpd)

12.5 Canadian CASL / PIPEDA

– You may unsubscribe from emails at any time (one-click).
– For access or correction requests, email **privacy@toquotes.com**.
– Complaints to **Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada**: [https://www.priv.gc.ca](https://www.priv.gc.ca)

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13. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY (COPPA & GDPR CHILD PROVISIONS)

ToQuotes.com is not directed at children under 13 (US) or under 16 (EU/UK without parental consent). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

– *COPPA (US): If we learn that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it immediately.
– *GDPR: We do not rely on consent from children under 16 for data processing. If you are a parent and believe your child under 16 has registered, please contact us at **privacy@toquotes.com**.

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14. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

ToQuotes.com is operated from **[Your Country, e.g., United States]** . Our servers are located in **[US / EU region]** . Third-party ad networks and email service providers may process data in countries other than your own.

– *For EU/UK users: We ensure an adequate level of protection by using *Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)* approved by the European Commission for transfers to the US or other third countries.
– *For Australian users: We take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients comply with the Australian Privacy Principles.
– *For Brazilian users: We comply with LGPD transfer requirements.

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred internationally.

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15. DATA SECURITY

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

– *Encryption: TLS 1.2/1.3 for data in transit; hashed passwords (bcrypt/argon2).
– *Access controls: Only authorized personnel have access to databases.
– *Regular updates: Software patching and vulnerability scanning.
– *Data minimization: We collect only what is necessary.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. You use the Platform at your own risk.

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16. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

The Platform may contain links to external websites (e.g., social media platforms, advertiser sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

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17. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes (e.g., new data collection, new sharing practices) will be notified via:

– A prominent banner on the Site for at least 14 days.
– An email to registered users (if applicable).

The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will change accordingly.

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18. COMPLAINTS AND SUPERVISORY AUTHORITIES

If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, please contact us first at **privacy@toquotes.com**. We will make every effort to resolve your complaint.

If you are not satisfied, you may lodge a complaint with:

– *EU/EEA: Your local Data Protection Authority – list at [https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en](https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en)
– *UK: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – [https://ico.org.uk](https://ico.org.uk)
– *USA (California): California Attorney General – [https://oag.ca.gov/privacy](https://oag.ca.gov/privacy)
– *Australia: OAIC – [https://oaic.gov.au](https://oaic.gov.au)
– *Brazil: ANPD – [https://www.gov.br/anpd](https://www.gov.br/anpd)
– *Canada: OPC – [https://www.priv.gc.ca](https://www.priv.gc.ca)

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19. SPECIFIC THIRD-PARTY PRIVACY LINKS (FOR REFERENCE)

– *Google AdSense & Analytics: [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) – [Ad personalization opt-out](https://adssettings.google.com)
– *AdThrive: [https://adthrive.com/privacy-policy](https://adthrive.com/privacy-policy)
– *Facebook (Meta) Login: [https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy](https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy)
– *Google Sign-In: [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
– *Pinterest Login: [https://policy.pinterest.com/privacy-policy](https://policy.pinterest.com/privacy-policy)
– *Mailchimp (email): [https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy](https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy)

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20. CONTACT INFORMATION (REITERATED)

For all privacy-related requests (access, deletion, correction, opt-out, complaints):

*Email: privacy@toquotes.com
*GDPR/DPO: dpo@toquotes.com
*LGPD (Brazil): lgpd@toquotes.com

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For non-privacy legal matters: legal@toquotes.com

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