Privacy Policy

1. General overview

HBM Edison Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") takes your privacy seriously and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard information obtained through our website thegirlsedit.com (the "Site").

Use of our Site constitutes acceptance of the data practices set out in this policy.

2. Data collection practices

We gather information in order to deliver and improve our services. This information is grouped into two types:

A. Information you voluntarily provide

When you use our Site, you may voluntarily share personal information such as:

• Communication: Name, email address, and the content of messages when you get in touch via contact forms or email.
• Engagement: Name, email, and website URL when you leave comments on articles or other discussions.

B. Automated data collection (log data)

When you visit our Site, our systems automatically record certain non-personal information. We use this to analyze performance and usage patterns. It may include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Browser type and operating system
• Internet Service Provider (ISP) information
• Date and time of visits and navigation paths (e.g. referral and exit pages)

This information is used to understand how the Site is used and by whom, but it is not tied to any personally identifiable information.

3. Purpose of data usage

We use the data we collect for these purposes:

• Service delivery: To run and maintain the Site.
• Optimization: To understand how users behave and to improve the Site’s content and design.
• User support: To reply to questions, comments, and support requests.
• Security: To identify and help prevent fraud or security issues.
• Customization: To tailor your experience and show you relevant content.

4. Cookies and tracking technologies

The Site uses "cookies"—small files stored on your device—to improve how the Site works and your experience.

• Essential and functional cookies: Used to store your preferences.
• Analytics: We may use services such as Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about traffic.
• Cookie management: You can manage or refuse cookies in your browser settings. Check your browser’s help section for how to do this.

5. Advertising and third-party partners

We use third-party partners to show advertising and to operate affiliate programmes.

A. Google AdSense and DoubleClick

We may use Google AdSense to display ads. Google and its partners may use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to show ads based on your activity on our Site and elsewhere online. You can opt out of personalised advertising via Google Ad Settings or www.aboutads.info.

B. Amazon affiliate disclosure

HBM Edison Ltd participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate program that allows sites to earn fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Under this programme we may use special links from Amazon to record referrals. Clicking an affiliate link may result in a cookie being set on your browser for commission tracking. There is no additional cost to you.

6. Third-party links and policies

The Site may include links to other websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to thegirlsedit.com. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites or services (such as Google or Amazon). We recommend that you read their privacy policies.

7. Your data rights

You have rights in relation to your personal data. Depending on where you are based, these may include:

• Access: To ask for a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: To ask us to correct or complete inaccurate data.
• Deletion: To ask for your personal data to be deleted in certain situations.
• Restriction: To ask us to restrict how we process your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in section 10.

8. Protection of minors

Our Site is not aimed at anyone under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has given us their information, please contact us.

9. Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and the effective date will be revised. Please check this page occasionally for the latest version.

10. Contact information

For questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy, please contact HBM Edison Ltd:

Email: info@hbm-edison.com