Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 26, 2026

1. Owner and Data Controller

ThriveHow LLC is the data controller responsible for this website.

ThriveHow LLC
136-18 39th Ave STE P, Flushing, NY 11354
Owner contact email: [email protected]

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following personal data:

Automatically collected when you visit our site:

• IP address and approximate geographic location (city level)
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on each page, and navigation paths
• Referring URLs (how you arrived at our site)
• Unique advertising identifiers (Google Advertiser ID / IDFA)
• Cookie data and usage trackers (see Section 7 for details)

Provided directly by you (via our contact form):

• First and last name
• Email address
• Message content

3. Why We Collect This Data

We use the data collected for the following specific purposes:

• Site analytics: To understand how visitors use our site, identify popular content, and improve our website. We use Google Analytics and Google Analytics 4 for this purpose.
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and to measure ad performance (clicks, conversions, impressions). We also use Google Ads conversion tracking, Facebook Pixel, and Meta Events Manager for ad measurement.
• Tag management: We use Google Tag Manager to manage analytics and advertising scripts in a centralized way.
• Content delivery: We load fonts from Google Fonts, which may process your IP address and browser data.
• User communication: To respond to messages submitted through our contact form.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: For advertising cookies and personalized ad targeting, when you accept our cookie notice.
• Legitimate interest: For analytics to improve our site, and for security and fraud prevention purposes.
• Contract performance: When you contact us via the contact form, processing your data is necessary to respond to your inquiry.
• Legal obligation: When required by applicable law or court order.

5. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We share data with the following third-party services. Each provider has agreed to handle your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Google LLC (Analytics, Ads, AdSense, Tag Manager, Fonts) – processes IP address, device and browser information, usage data, and advertising identifiers to measure traffic, serve ads, and load fonts. Privacy Policy

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook Pixel, Meta Events Manager) – processes usage data and trackers to measure ad conversions on Facebook and Instagram. Privacy Policy

We do not sell your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes. However, sharing data with advertising partners (such as Google AdSense) may qualify as a “sale” under California law (CCPA). See Section 12 for your opt-out rights.

6. Data Processing Location

Your data is primarily processed in the United States. Some data may also be processed in Ireland by Google Ireland Limited and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited. By using this website, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection standards than your country of residence.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small data files stored in your browser when you visit our site. We use first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by our partners listed in Section 5). Below is a summary of the cookie categories we use:

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality and the relevance of ads you see.

Browser cookie settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

8. Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google uses the DoubleClick cookie and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your browsing behavior on this and other websites. Google may combine this data with information from other Google services to personalize ads.

To manage your Google ad preferences, visit: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

9. Opt Out of Personalized Advertising

You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time through the following options:

• Google ads: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
• Personalized ads (all participating companies): https://youradchoices.com/
• Mobile devices: Open your device Settings → Privacy → Advertising, and enable “Limit Ad Tracking” (iOS) or “Opt out of Ads Personalization” (Android).

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data for the following periods:

• Analytics data: Up to 2 years, as configured in Google Analytics.
• Advertising data: Up to 2 years, as set by Google AdSense/Ads cookies (e.g., the IDE cookie).
• Contact form submissions: As long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for up to 3 years for legitimate business purposes such as legal compliance.

After the applicable retention period, personal data is deleted or irreversibly anonymized.

11. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling legal reason for us to retain it.
• Restriction: Ask us to limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format for transfer to another service.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing purposes.
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw any previously given consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected] or use our contact form (see Section 14). We will respond within 30 days. There is no charge for submitting a request.

12. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, the sources, the business purpose, and the third parties we share it with.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to Opt Out of Sale: We share data with advertising partners (Google, Meta) which may constitute a “sale” under CCPA. To opt out, visit youradchoices.com or contact us directly.
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

Categories of personal information collected: identifiers (name, email, IP address) and internet information (browsing behavior, ad interactions).

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 45 days and may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

13. Privacy Contact

For any questions, requests, or complaints related to your personal data, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Contact form: https://thrivehow.com/contact-us/

ThriveHow LLC
136-18 39th Ave STE P, Flushing, NY 11354

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Significant changes will be announced directly on this page. Continued use of this website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.