Privacy policy page

Who we are

My name is Parsa Abdi, an undergraduate student in Canada. I am the creator of ScienceUrge, and its content (YouTube videos and blogs). The name of the website is “Science Urge“. Website URL is ” https://scienceurge.com. “

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

Visitors can contact us through the form on this website. When you submit the form, we may collect your name and email address, but only if you choose to provide them. This information is used only to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties. We retain the submitted information only as long as necessary to respond to your message.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Subscriptions

Visitors may subscribe to receive email notifications when new content is published. Subscription emails are managed through Jetpack, a WordPress service. Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email. Visitors may subscribe to receive email updates through our newsletter feature powered by Jetpack. Email addresses are used only for content notifications, and users may unsubscribe at any time.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Contact forms

By default, WordPress does not include a contact form. If you use a contact form plugin, use this subsection to note what personal data is captured when someone submits a contact form, and how long you keep it. For example, you may note that you keep contact form submissions for a certain period for customer service purposes, but you do not use the information submitted through them for marketing purposes.

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Advertising and Google AdSense

Our website participates in the Google AdSense program, which allows us to display relevant advertisements to our visitors. Google, as a third-party vendor, may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites across the Internet.

These cookies enable Google and its partners to show you ads that may be more relevant to your interests. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies for personalized advertising purposes.

You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Additionally, please note that we may earn a small commission from ad clicks or impressions, at no extra cost to you. This helps support the maintenance and improvement of our website and content.

For more information about Google’s practices and policies, please visit Google Privacy & Terms.

Cookies

Analytics

We currently do not use any analytics services that automatically track individual visitor behavior on this website. None of the installed plugins collect visitor tracking data by default. If we add an analytics tool in the future (for example Google Analytics or a privacy‑focused analytics plugin), this Privacy Policy will be updated to explain what information is collected, how it is used, and how visitors can opt out of tracking.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

By default WordPress does not share any personal data with anyone.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users who register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Contact information

If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy or this policy, please contact us at:
Email: parsaquestios@gmail.com

Additional information

At this time, this website is not used for commercial purposes and does not collect personal data for commercial activities.

In the future, if we begin offering products, services, or other commercial activities, we may collect additional personal information necessary to provide those services. Any such collection will be handled responsibly, and the Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly to reflect any new data practices, ensuring transparency and compliance with applicable privacy laws.

How we protect your data

We take the security of our users’ data seriously and have implemented multiple measures to protect it:

• Encryption: All data transmitted between our website and visitors is encrypted using SSL (HTTPS) provided by Hostinger.

• Server Security: Hostinger’s Premium plan provides robust protections, including firewalls, DDoS mitigation, and regular server monitoring to prevent unauthorized access.

• WordPress Security: We keep WordPress, themes, and plugins up to date to address security vulnerabilities and only use trusted sources.

• Authentication: Strong passwords and secure login practices help prevent unauthorized access to administrative accounts.

• Responsible Handling: Any personal data voluntarily submitted via contact forms is handled responsibly and stored only as long as necessary to respond to inquiries.

• Third-Party Security: Embedded services, such as YouTube and social media widgets, may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

What data breach procedures we have in place

We take potential data breaches seriously. Although we do not actively collect sensitive personal data, any information voluntarily submitted through our contact form is protected. In the unlikely event of a data breach, we have the following procedures:

• Immediate Response: Any suspected breach will be investigated promptly to understand the scope and impact.

• Containment: We will take steps to secure affected systems and prevent further unauthorized access.

• Notification: If personal data submitted by users is involved, we will notify affected individuals as soon as possible.

• Review & Prevention: After addressing the incident, we will review security measures and make necessary improvements to reduce the risk of future breaches.

What third parties we receive data from

We do not directly receive personal user data from third parties for our own use. However, some information about visitors may be collected indirectly through services that support this website:

• Hostinger (Web Hosting Provider): Hostinger, as the platform that hosts this site, may collect and process data related to website visitors on our behalf as part of providing hosting services. This can include technical information such as IP addresses, device and browser information, and activity logs — primarily for security, operational, and performance purposes. Hostinger treats all such data with confidentiality and uses appropriate measures to protect it.

• WordPress (Website Software): WordPress itself does not automatically collect personal data about visitors. If certain features are enabled (such as comments or user accounts), WordPress may process data for those specific features, but it does not share this data with outside parties by default.

• Embedded Third‑Party Services: Embedded content such as YouTube videos and social media widgets (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) may collect data according to their own privacy policies when visitors interact with that content. We do not control or receive this data directly, and it is managed under the privacy practices of those third parties.

Industry regulatory disclosure requirements

• Health Information Privacy Laws
  This website provides educational health-related content and does not collect, store, or handle personal health information about individuals. Therefore, Canadian health privacy laws, such as PHIPA (Ontario) or PIPEDA (federal), do not apply to this site.

• Medical or Health Advice Disclaimers
  All content on this website is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider regarding any health-related questions or concerns. This disclaimer helps protect both visitors and the site owner from liability.

• Advertising, Sponsored Content, and Affiliate Links
  This website may include sponsored content, advertisements, or affiliate links in the future. Any such content will be clearly disclosed in accordance with Canadian advertising regulations (Competition Act & Health Canada guidelines). These disclosures ensure transparency and maintain trust with our visitors.

Final Note

If any changes occur in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy.