Privacy Policy

# Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 11, 2026
Effective Date: November 11, 2026

Shows You Should Be Watching (“SYSBW,” “we,” “us,” “our”) operates `showsyoushouldbewatching.com` (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.

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1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Data


When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

  • IP address and geolocation (country, region)

  • Browser type, version, and language

  • Operating system

  • Referring/exit pages and URLs

  • Pages viewed, time spent, click paths

  • Device identifiers (where applicable)

We use Google Analytics (GA4) and Google AdSense to analyze traffic and serve ads. These services use cookies and similar technologies. See Section 4 for cookie details.

1.2 Voluntarily Provided Data


You may choose to provide:

  • Name and email via contact forms or newsletter signup

  • Comments on articles (name, email, comment text)

  • Survey responses or feedback submissions

We never sell this data.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Operate and improve the Site (analytics, error debugging)

  • Serve personalized ads via Google AdSense (see Section 5)

  • Send newsletters/updates (only with consent; unsubscribe anytime)

  • Respond to inquiries and support requests

  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats

  • Comply with legal obligations

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3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal data. We share only:

  • Service providers: Google (Analytics, AdSense), hosting/CDN providers, email platform — bound by data processing agreements

  • Legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or to protect rights/safety

  • Business transfers: In a merger/sale, user data may transfer (you’ll be notified)

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4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

4.1 Cookie Categories


Purpose
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Site functionality, security, consent records
Aggregate traffic, behavior, content performance
Ad delivery, frequency capping, measurement
Preferences, video players, social embeds

4.2 Your Choices

  • Cookie banner: Accept/reject non-essential cookies on first visit

  • Browser settings: Block/delete cookies (may break features)

  • Ad personalization: Opt out at `adssettings.google.com` or `optout.networkadvertising.org`

  • Analytics opt-out: Install [Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)

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5. Google AdSense & Personalized Ads

We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites.

  • Personalized ads: Enabled by default. Uses your browsing history, interests, demographics.

  • Non-personalized ads: Based on contextual signals only (page content, general location).

  • You control this: Visit [Google Ad Settings](https://adssettings.google.com/) to manage or opt out.

California/EEA/UK users: You have additional rights under CCPA/CPRA and GDPR/ePrivacy. See Section 8.

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6. Data Retention

Retention Period |
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14 months (GA4 default) |
Up to 13 months |
12 months |
Until unsubscribed |
Indefinite (for thread context) — delete on request |
30 days |

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7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures:

  • TLS 1.2+ encryption for all traffic

  • Regular security patches (WordPress core, plugins, server)

  • Access controls and audit logs

  • DDoS protection via Cloudflare

No internet transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

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8. Your Rights (By Jurisdiction)

8.1 California (CCPA/CPRA)

  • Right to Know: Categories of personal info collected, sources, purposes, third parties shared with

  • Right to Delete: Request deletion (exceptions apply)

  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We don’t sell; “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising = AdSense personalized ads. Opt out via Ad Settings (Section 5).

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: No penalty for exercising rights.

Submit requests: `[email protected]` — we respond within 45 days (extendable to 90).

8.2 EEA/UK (GDPR/ePrivacy)

  • Access, Rectification, Erasure, Restriction, Portability, Objection

  • Withdraw consent (where processing relies on consent)

  • Lodge complaint with supervisory authority (ICO in UK, lead SA in EEA)

Data Protection Officer: `[email protected]`

8.3 Other Jurisdictions


We extend comparable rights where legally required or as a matter of policy.

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9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (US) / 16 (EEA/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have, contact us — we’ll delete it promptly.

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10. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to streaming platforms, social media, and other sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies.

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11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy. Material changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

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12. Contact

Shows You Should Be Watching
Email: `[email protected]`
Contact Form: `https://showsyoushouldbewatching.com/contact/`

For data protection inquiries: `[email protected]`