DotDash

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DotDash was formerly about.com, and now they have multiple services depending on your needs. Its affiliates are as follows: Verywell.com, TheBalance.com, Lifewire.com, TheSpruce.com, TripSavvy.com, and Thoughtco.com. These companies are all owned by about.com.  

Personal data collected

DotDash collects some personal information you may provide them, such as name, contact information (like email address), date of birth, and more identifiable information about yourself. This information is used when you sign up for their newsletters, sweepstakes, participate in contests or other promotions. Any information you share while on their forums, taking surveys, or participating in discussions is considered public so you should not use sensitive information. When using DotDash’s websites, some information is automatically collected, such as IP address, operating system, browser and system settings, data about your computer or mobile phone, device identifiers, and information about what websites you have viewed.

Personal data usage

DotDash uses data to:

  • Provide information, products, and services when you sign up (for example, a newsletter).
  • Send you promotional offers for your interests.
  • Reply to complaints, questions, requests, comments
  • Provide user support and customer care.
  • Show you other websites relevant to your interests.
  • Customize information they share with you, such as features or advertisements.
  • Respond to employment opportunities.
  • Improve their websites.
  • Research and analyze data relevant to their websites.
  • Prevent fraud.
  • Comply with legal requests.

Cookies and similar tech

DotDash collects some information through cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, third-party websites, and similar technologies. They do not support Do Not Track settings in your browser.

DotDash account

DotDash’s services are for ages 13 and older. Anyone under 13 is advised to not use their services or give their personal information to them. They also provide jobs for many different talents, including freelance ones.

Data shared with DotDash

NAME
CATEGORY
MANDATORY
User ID
App Information
YES
Username
App Information
YES
Types of content you view
App Information
YES
Types of content you engage with
App Information
YES
People you are connected to
App Information
IP address
Device
YES
Language and time zone
Device
YES
Browser type
Device
YES
Name of your mobile operator or ISP
Device
YES
Device locations
Device
YES
Device identifiers
Device
YES
Device settings
Device
YES
Hardware version
Device
YES
Signal strength
Device
Operating system
Device
YES
Battery strength
Device
Billing details
Payment
OPTIONAL
Shipping and contact details
Payment
OPTIONAL
Credit or debit card number
Payment
OPTIONAL
Gender
Personal Information
OPTIONAL
Name
Personal Information
OPTIONAL
Information provided by third-party entity
Third-party
YES
Message sent to you
Third-party
Login time
Time
Sign-up time
Time
Duration of your activities
Time
YES
Frequency of your activities
Time
YES

How to protect your privacy

There are many options to protect your privacy on DotDash’s websites, such as:

  • Unsubscribe from their emails.
  • Use your browser to block cookies.
  • Disable the flash cookies.
  • Change options with third-party websites.
  • Not accessing their website via mobile phone.

How to contact DotDash about your privacy

You can contact DotDash through email and include California privacy rights request in the subject line if you are from California. You can also send them postal mail at:

Dotdash Privacy
1500 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10036