Last updated: May 19, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Wasabi POP (https://wasabipop.com) (the "Site") handles personal information collected through the Site.
1. Information we collect
We may collect the following information to provide and improve the Site, and to serve advertising:
- IP address
- Browser type, version, and language settings
- Pages viewed and access timestamps
- Referrer URL
- Device information (OS, screen size, etc.)
- Identifiers generated by cookies and similar technologies
Most of this information does not directly identify individuals. Email addresses, names, and other information you provide via the contact form are used only to respond to your inquiry.
2. How we use information
Collected information is used for:
- Providing and optimizing Site features and content
- Analytics and Site improvement
- Optimizing advertising (see below)
- Responding to inquiries
- Preventing unauthorized access and spam
3. Cookies and advertising
3.1 Google AdSense
The Site uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service. Google and other third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to the Site or other sites.
You can opt out of personalized advertising via Google's Ads Settings. To opt out of cookies set by third-party vendors, see aboutads.info.
For details, see Google's policies on advertising.
3.2 Analytics (Google Analytics 4)
The Site uses Google Analytics 4 for traffic analysis. GA4 uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. Collected data is processed on Google's servers and used solely for Site improvement.
See Google Analytics Terms of Service and Google's Privacy Policy.
3.3 Social embeds
Articles may embed posts from X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and similar platforms. These embeds load scripts from those platforms, which may set their own cookies.
Privacy policies of embedded services:
3.4 Consent management (GDPR / CCPA)
When accessed from the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, or Switzerland, we obtain consent for cookies and advertising through a Google-certified consent management platform (CMP). For visitors from California, we provide cookie consent and a data-sale opt-out in accordance with the CCPA.
If you visit from these regions, a consent banner appears on first access and can be revised at any time.
4. Third-party sharing
We do not share personal information with third parties except:
- As required by law
- When necessary to protect a person's life, body, or property and obtaining consent is difficult
- For the cookie / advertising / analytics purposes described in Section 3 above (where cookie identifiers may be shared with the relevant providers)
5. Retention
We retain collected information only for the period necessary to achieve the stated purposes, or as required by law. Once no longer needed, data is promptly deleted or anonymized.
6. Your rights
You may exercise the following rights regarding personal information we hold about you:
- Disclosure, correction, addition, or deletion
- Suspension of use or third-party sharing
- Withdrawal of consent (e.g. disabling advertising cookies)
EEA / UK residents have additional rights under the GDPR, including data portability and restriction of processing. California residents have rights under the CCPA, including the right to know the personal information collected and to opt out of any sale of personal information.
To exercise these rights, email [email protected]. After identity verification, we respond within a reasonable timeframe.
7. External links
The Site contains links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of linked sites — please review their respective privacy policies.
8. Security
We implement reasonable safeguards against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration of collected personal information.
9. Contact
For questions about this policy:
We aim to respond within a few business days.
10. Updates
We may update this policy in response to legal changes or service updates. Material changes will be announced on the Site. The updated policy takes effect from the date it is posted on this page.