Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 22, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Aera Media collects, uses, shares, and safeguards information when you visit our website, interact with our content, or contact us. It also outlines your choices and rights over your personal data.

Who We Are and How to Reach Us

Aera Media is an independent publisher focused on home gardening, home improvement, pets, and travel. For the purposes described here, Aera Media acts as the data controller of personal data collected through our website.

If you have questions or requests about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our site's contact page. We aim to respond in a reasonable time and will verify your identity where applicable.

What We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with our site. We collect data that you provide directly, data we obtain automatically from your device and browser, and information generated through cookies or similar technologies.

• Identifiers and contact details (e.g., email address) when you submit forms or get in touch.
• Usage and device data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time on page, referring/exit pages, approximate location, device identifiers) gathered automatically for security, analytics, and performance.
• Cookies and similar technologies that remember preferences, measure performance, and, where enabled, support advertising.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data through this website. Please avoid sharing such information via open forms.

How We Use Information

We use information to operate our site, deliver content, maintain security, and understand what is helpful to readers. Where required by law, we rely on your consent; otherwise, we rely on legitimate interests, contract, or legal obligations as described below.

• Provide, maintain, and improve the website's features and performance.
• Respond to inquiries and manage reader communications.
• Monitor site reliability, detect, prevent, and address security incidents or misuse.
• Measure readership, analyze trends, and evaluate content effectiveness.
• Support advertising and sponsorships where applicable, including frequency capping and ad reporting.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

We may aggregate or de-identify data to generate insights without identifying you.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies, local storage, and similar technologies help the site remember your preferences, keep sessions secure, measure performance, and—if you opt in—support personalized experiences and ads. Some cookies are strictly necessary; others are optional.

On your first visit, a consent banner may allow you to accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies. You can also manage cookies in your browser settings. Rejecting optional cookies may affect certain features.

For details about cookie categories and choices, see our Cookies page if available on this site.

Analytics, Ads, and Third Parties

We may work with analytics providers to understand how our content is used and with advertising partners (including ad networks) to deliver and measure ads. These partners may set or read their own cookies and receive usage data as described above.

Where applicable by law, we respect recognized browser or device signals that indicate your preference to opt out of certain data uses (for example, Global Privacy Control). You can also use our consent tools or browser settings to manage tracking.

If we serve advertising through third-party vendors (such as display ads), those vendors may use cookies to show ads based on your visits to this and other sites and to measure ad performance. Your choices include using the consent banner (where available) and adjusting browser settings.

Legal Bases for Processing

Where relevant privacy laws apply (for example, in the EU/UK), we process personal data under the following legal bases: consent (e.g., for non-essential cookies), contract (to provide requested services), legal obligation (compliance and safety), and legitimate interests (site operation, fraud prevention, and audience measurement balanced against your rights and expectations).

When we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time through our consent tools or by contacting us. Withdrawing consent does not affect prior processing done lawfully.

Sharing and Disclosure

We share information with service providers who help operate our site (e.g., hosting, analytics, security, email delivery). These providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect data and use it only on our instructions.

We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect rights and safety, or as part of a business transition (e.g., merger, acquisition, or asset transfer) where the recipient will continue to honor this Privacy Policy.

We do not exchange personal information for money. If we engage in activities that constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under certain laws, we will provide the required notices and opt-out mechanisms.

International Transfers

We are based in Indonesia, and our service providers or partners may process data in other countries. As a result, your information may be transferred to jurisdictions with different data protection laws than your own.

Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers to protect your information in line with applicable law.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including security, analytics, legal, and archival needs.

Retention periods vary by data type and context. We will delete or de-identify information when it is no longer needed, subject to legal requirements.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as access, rectification, deletion, restriction, portability, objection, withdrawal of consent, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In some regions, you may also have rights related to automated decision-making and to limit the use of sensitive personal information.

• Access and portability: request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: request that we update or correct inaccurate data.
• Deletion: request deletion of data, subject to legal exceptions.
• Restriction or objection: ask us to limit or stop certain processing.
• Consent controls: withdraw consent for non-essential cookies or other consent-based processing.

Rights vary by jurisdiction and may be subject to verification and limits. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

Exercising Your Rights

To submit a privacy request, contact us via the page listed below and describe the right you wish to exercise. We may ask for information to verify your identity and location before responding.

If we cannot resolve your concern, you may have the right to contact your local data protection authority.

Children's Privacy

Our content is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

If consent from a parent or guardian is required by law in your region, we will seek it before processing a child's personal data.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. If we become aware of a security incident affecting your information, we will take steps consistent with applicable laws and our policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated version on this page and revise the "Last updated" date above.

Material changes will be highlighted for a reasonable period. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

For questions, privacy requests, or complaints, please reach us via our contact page.

We will respond as required by applicable law and will explain any reasons if we cannot fulfill a request in full.