Last updated: February 2026
Outside The Case respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you may provide while using this website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and the choices you have regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect limited personal information when you voluntarily provide it, such as:
- Name or email address (for contact or newsletter purposes)
- Comments or messages submitted through forms
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited
This information is collected solely to improve the quality, security, and functionality of the site.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information collected may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries or messages
- Improve website content and user experience
- Monitor site performance and prevent abuse
- Display relevant advertising through third-party services
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Outside The Case uses cookies to enhance browsing experience and analyze site traffic.
Cookies may be used to:
- Understand how visitors interact with content
- Measure performance and improve editorial decisions
- Support advertising services such as Google AdSense
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect certain site functionalities.
4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
This website uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service.
Google and its partners may use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to display ads based on users’ visits to this and other websites.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
Outside The Case has no control over how third-party advertisers collect or use data.
5. Third-Party Links
Articles on this website may contain links to external websites for reference or context.
Outside The Case is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no method of data transmission over the Internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Information
Outside The Case does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If you believe that a child has provided personal data through this website, please contact us so we can remove it promptly.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent where applicable
Requests can be made using the contact information below.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or site operations.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you may contact us at:
Email: tonymmonteiro@gmail.com
Website: Outside The Case
Last Updated
This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 11, 2026. We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
GDPR — Rights of EU/EEA Residents
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of access — you may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification — you may request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure — you may request deletion of your personal data where no legitimate reason exists for its continued processing.
- Right to object — you may object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or profiling purposes.
- Right to data portability — you may request transfer of your data to another controller in a machine-readable format.
- Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: geral@outsidethecase.org. We will respond within 30 days.
CCPA — Rights of California Residents
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete it, and the right to opt out of its sale. We do not sell personal information. To submit a request, contact us at geral@outsidethecase.org.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:
- Newsletter subscribers: data is retained until you unsubscribe.
- Contact form submissions: retained for up to 12 months.
- Server logs (IP addresses): retained for up to 90 days for security purposes.
- Cookies: session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies expire within 13 months unless deleted earlier.
Advertising & Google AdSense
This site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info/choices.
Google’s use of advertising cookies is governed by Google’s advertising policies. For more information on how Google uses data from partner sites, visit How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
We use a Consent Management Platform (CMP) to obtain and manage your consent for advertising cookies before they are set, in compliance with the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR.
Third-Party Services
In addition to Google AdSense, this site uses the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google Analytics / Site Kit — website traffic analysis. Google Privacy Policy.
- Jetpack (Automattic) — site statistics, security, and performance. Automattic Privacy Policy.
- MailPoet / Kit (ConvertKit) — newsletter subscription management.
- Amazon Associates — affiliate links. Clicking these may result in Amazon placing cookies on your device. Amazon Privacy Notice.
- AddToAny — social sharing buttons.
Cookie Management
When you first visit this site, a cookie consent banner will ask for your preferences. You can change your cookie settings at any time by clicking the cookie icon at the bottom of the page. You may also disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect site functionality.
Contact
For all privacy-related enquiries, including data access, deletion, or correction requests, contact us at: geral@outsidethecase.org. We aim to respond within 30 days.