Privacy Policy – Curious Zone

Updated October 18, 2024.

The Curious Zone, accessible via the website https://zonacuriosa.com.br/, offers a variety of content, including news, curiosities, entertainment, stories and tips for a healthy life, in addition to promoting offers from commercial partners.

Our goal is to connect users with useful services and information, ranging from the latest news to practical tips for everyday life.

Protecting users’ personal data is a priority for us. This Privacy Policy highlights our commitment to protecting the privacy and information of our visitors. We also encourage you to read our Terms of Use to fully understand your rights.

For additional questions or more information, users can access our privacy policy or contact us through the form at https://zonacuriosa.com.br/contact/. 

Zona Curiosa serves as a platform to disseminate content and promote products and services in areas such as entertainment, history, health and curiosities. The website's main objective is promotion, without forming direct contracts with users.

Transactions with advertising partners are conducted on external platforms, and we do not collect or store users' financial data. Interaction with the website is limited to accessing information.

Users instructed to provide personal data must immediately notify Zona Curiosa through the form at https://zonacuriosa.com.br/contact/. The website is not responsible for fraud attempts by third parties.

By using Zona Curiosa services, you automatically accept our Privacy Policy, which is crucial for the security of everyone involved. If you have any objection to our policies, we recommend that you do not use our services.

It is important to evaluate this policy in conjunction with the Terms of Use. Together, these documents detail the processing of data by Zona Curiosa, including how data is collected and managed, as well as describing the maintenance of the website and access by users.

A. DIRECT COLLECTION OF INFORMATION

Zona Curiosa does not automatically collect personal data during user navigation. However, to access exclusive content through registration, we request information such as name, email, telephone number and address.

This data, collected mainly in restricted access areas, allows Zona Curiosa to offer personalized content, verify the identity of users and adapt more effective interaction strategies.

Additionally, when contacting us with requests or reporting problems, the data provided by users is stored to manage and improve the functioning of the website. This practice ensures efficient communication and resolves user demands effectively.

B. AUTOMATIC COLLECTION OF INFORMATION

Zona Curiosa also collects non-personal data while you browse our website, using log files and cookies. These tools are essential to personalize your experience and target our marketing campaigns.

Log files are used to record website activity, including data such as IP addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), access dates and times, previous pages visited, and interactions with content. This information allows us to analyze usage patterns to improve the quality of our content and services.

Cookies, in turn, are small text files stored on your device that facilitate the memory of your preferences, such as language and local settings, contributing to a more fluid and personalized navigation. We also use cookies to observe browsing behavior and thus continually improve our offer.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but by continuing to use the website, you indicate acceptance of our practice of collecting non-personal data.

C. INFORMATION FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES

Zona Curiosa continually improves the user experience through the use of browsing data. This data helps to create more engaging content and target advertising effectively.

We use tools like Google Analytics to collect data such as visit duration and pages viewed. This information is essential for understanding user interaction with the website and identifying areas for improvement.

We also use third-party cookies, mainly from platforms such as Google Analytics, to gain deeper insights into user behavior on the website.

In order to deliver content that truly interests our visitors, we monitor the time spent on the site and the pages that attract the most attention. This data helps us adjust our content production to better suit the audience’s preferences.

For advertising targeting, we use Google AdSense, which displays ads based on users' interests. Cookies play a vital role here too, preventing excessive repetition of ads and ensuring that advertising is relevant.

Advertising is vital to funding the site and supporting future developments. We use behavioral advertising cookies to show ads that match users' interests, providing a more personalized experience.

Additionally, we employ affiliate tracking cookies to record visits originating from partners, ensuring that they receive credit for the traffic they refer to our site.

Partner cookies, which are not directly managed by Zona Curiosa, can be disabled in the user's browser settings.

Cookies are widely used by most professional websites, including Zona Curiosa. These are small files transferred to your computer to enhance your interaction with the website.

This text explains what data cookies collect, how we apply them and the importance of keeping cookies enabled. We will also detail how you can block cookies from being stored, which may impact some website functionality.

We use cookies for a variety of reasons, all designed to enhance your experience on our website. Disabling cookies will often result in limitations to the functionality and features available on this site. Therefore it is advisable to keep cookies enabled, especially if you are not sure whether they are necessary, as they often support services that you use regularly.

You can prevent cookies from being set by adjusting the preferences on your browser (see the help or support section of the browser you use for instructions). However, it is important to understand that blocking cookies may significantly reduce the functionality of this and other websites that you visit. Disabling cookies will usually mean that you lose some essential functionality of the site. Therefore, we suggest that you leave cookies turned on unless you are sure that they are not essential for you.

Account Cookies: We use cookies to facilitate the registration process and general management of our website. These cookies will usually be deleted when you log out; however, some may remain to save your site preferences even after you log out.

Session Cookies: We use these cookies to recognize that you are logged in, making it easier for you to continue browsing without having to reconnect on each page you visit. They are deleted when you log out, ensuring that only logged in users have access to exclusive areas and features.

Newsletter Cookies: To manage subscription and show appropriate notifications to users, we use cookies that identify whether you have already subscribed to our newsletter or email services.

Research Cookies: We use cookies in surveys and questionnaires to gather valuable insights and better understand our users. These cookies help remember your participation in a survey, ensuring that your responses are recorded correctly even if you change pages.

Form Cookies: We use cookies to retain the information you provide in forms, such as contact or comment forms, to simplify future interactions, saving your data and speeding up the completion process.

To personalize your experience on our website, we use cookies that remember and apply your preferences each time you interact with a page that may be affected by those choices.

In certain cases, we use third-party cookies from trusted sources to improve our understanding of how you use Zona Curiosa. This includes:

Users can choose to block or disable cookies from any website, including ours, at any time. To do this, simply adjust the settings on your internet browser. You can find guidance on managing cookies on the main browsers via the following help links:

Additionally, to opt out of personalized advertising from Google, you can modify your preferences in the Google Ads Settings. If you wish to opt out of personalized advertising from other third-party providers, please visit the website www.aboutads.info for guidance on how to manage your advertising preferences across platforms.

Zona Curiosa uses the information collected to improve the experience and efficiency of the website. This involves maintaining and customizing the website to meet the needs and preferences of our users.

We analyze usage patterns to adjust the functionality and content offered. Regular communication with users through support, updates, and emails is essential to maintaining a quality service. Additionally, the site dedicates efforts to identify and prevent fraudulent activities, ensuring the security of all users.

At Zona Curiosa, we collect information from users to provide a more personalized experience and to develop new products and services. Although this information may be shared with partners, it is never sold. Users have the right to request the deletion of their data at any time.

We are committed to protecting the security of your data and adopt industry-leading security practices. However, it is important to note that absolute security cannot be fully guaranteed due to the complex and dynamic nature of the Internet.

1. Your Rights

We only collect your personal information when necessary to provide our services. We do this fairly and lawfully, with your full consent. You will always be made clear to us about the purpose and use of your data.

You are free not to provide your personal information, but this may restrict access to certain services we offer. We ensure that your personal information will not be shared publicly, except as required by law. If you wish Zona Curiosa to remove your data, you can contact us at any time.

2. Information Retention Policy

We retain the information we collect only for as long as is necessary to deliver the services you have requested. We have implemented advanced security protocols to safeguard your data against loss, theft, and unauthorized access, as well as to prevent it from being disclosed, copied, used, or altered inappropriately.

In Brazil, the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) establishes guidelines for online data security, ensuring that users can access, delete their information and take legal action when necessary against entities that manipulate their data.

Zona Curiosa is fully committed to transparency and makes continuous efforts to provide all necessary information in a clear manner, simplifying the processes so that you can exercise your rights as provided for by the LGPD. For any assistance, we are available through our contact form at https://zonacuriosa.com.br/contact/. 

In accordance with the General Data Protection Law (LGPD), Zona Curiosa does not intentionally collect information from individuals under the age of 18. We encourage guardians to monitor the online activity of children and adolescents to ensure their safety.

We recognize the difficulty in verifying the age of users and we are committed to deleting any personal data of minors as soon as we are notified. If data from minors is inadvertently collected, we ask that parents and guardians contact us immediately using the form available at https://zonacuriosa.com.br/contact/. We will then be able to take the necessary steps to remove this information from our database.

Zona Curiosa reserves the right to continually update and improve its Privacy Policy to reflect technological advances, legislative changes, or changes in our operations.

We are committed to communicating any updates clearly and transparently to our users. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy frequently to ensure that you are always aware of how your personal information is protected. By using our services after any changes have been made, you implicitly agree to the changes made.

If you have any questions or comments about Zona Curiosa's Privacy Policy, or if you would like to discuss issues relating to your personal data, our information collection and sharing practices, or your preferences, we are here to help. Please contact us using the form available at https://zonacuriosa.com.br/contact/. We are ready to provide clarification and assistance as needed.