Privacy Notice for Programs.com
Effective Date: June 3rd, 2025
Programs.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is owned and operated by Backlinko LLC. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://programs.com (the “Site”), or interact with us in any way.
By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Notice. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Contact Information: When you sign up for newsletters, fill out forms, or contact us directly (e.g., name, email address, phone number).
- User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, or any other content you submit.
b. Information We Collect Automatically
- Device and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to analyze trends, administer the Site, track users’ movements, and gather demographic information.
c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party sources, such as:
- Marketing partners
- Analytics providers
- Advertising networks
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Respond to your inquiries or requests
- Send newsletters or marketing communications (with your consent where required)
- Analyze usage patterns and measure the effectiveness of our content and offerings
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Vendors who help us operate the Site or provide services (e.g., hosting, email distribution, analytics).
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or protect our rights.
- With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed to you at the time we collect the information.
We do not sell your personal information for monetary compensation.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Our cookie use includes:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site’s functionality
- Analytics Cookies: To understand how users interact with the Site
- Marketing Cookies: To serve relevant advertisements
For more details, or if you have questions about how we use cookies, feel free to contact us.
5. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their privacy notices separately.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restriction or objection to processing
- Data portability
- Withdrawal of consent (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@programs.com
8. CCPA (California Residents)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents may request:
- The categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
- The categories of sources from which personal information is collected
- The purpose for collecting personal information
- The categories of third parties with whom personal information is shared
To submit a request, email info@programs.com or call 6469806535. We will verify your identity before responding.
9. GDPR (EU/EEA Residents)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal bases include:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Legal obligations
- Legitimate interests (e.g., analytics, marketing, improving services)
You may contact our EU representative at: info@programs.com
10. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this notice or as required by law.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
12. Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this notice from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” above. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated notice.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or our practices, you may contact us at:
Programs.com
PMB1035
224 W 35th St Ste 500
New York, NY 10001
Email: info@programs.com