Alex Knoch

Philippines Travel & Food Guides

Ezoic Services

Ezoic Services
This website uses the services of Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”), including to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may employ a variety of technologies on this website, including tools to serve content, display advertisements and enable advertising to visitors of this website, which may utilize first and third-party cookies.
A cookie is a small text file sent to your device by a web server that enables the website to remember information about your browsing activity. First-party cookies are created by the site you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you're visiting. Ezoic and our partners may place third-party cookies, tags, beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to monitor interactions with advertisements and optimize ad targeting. Please note that disabling cookies may limit access to certain content and features on the website, and rejecting cookies does not eliminate advertisements but will result in non-personalized advertising. You can find more information about cookies and how to manage them here.
The following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie when serving personalized ads:

  • IP address
  • Operating system type and version
  • Device type
  • Language preferences
  • Web browser type
  • Email (in a hashed or encrypted form)
Ezoic and its partners may use this data in combination with information that has been independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements across various platforms and websites. Ezoic’s partners may also gather additional data, such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and interactions between users and websites or advertisements, to create audience segments for targeted advertising across different devices, browsers, and apps. You can find more information about interest-based advertising and how to manage them here.
You can view Ezoic’s privacy policy here, or for additional information about Ezoic’s advertising and other partners, you can view Ezoic’s advertising partners here.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 27, 2025

AlexJKnoch.com (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices. By using this website, you agree to the practices described here.

1) Information We Collect

Information you provide

  • Email and name when you subscribe, comment, or contact us.
  • Other info you choose to submit (e.g., survey answers, messages).

Information collected automatically

  • Device and usage data (IP address, browser, OS, pages viewed, timestamps, referring URLs).
  • Cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for analytics and advertising.

Information from partners

  • Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) and advertising partners (e.g., Ezoic, Google) may provide aggregated or pseudonymous data to measure performance and show relevant ads.

2) How We Use Information

  • Operate and improve the site, fix bugs, and analyze performance.
  • Send newsletters and updates you opt into (you can unsubscribe anytime).
  • Show ads and affiliate offers and measure their performance.
  • Prevent fraud, enforce terms, and comply with legal obligations.

3) Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies, local storage, pixels, and SDKs to:

  • Remember preferences and improve usability.
  • Measure traffic and engagement.
  • Deliver and cap frequency of ads, including personalized ads when permitted.

You can control cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not work without them.

4) Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure

  • We participate in advertising programs (including Ezoic and/or Google AdSense) that may use cookies or device identifiers to serve contextual or personalized ads.
  • Affiliate links: If you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
  • Amazon: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

5) Analytics

We use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site. These tools set cookies and collect usage data in accordance with their policies.

6) “Sale” / “Sharing” of Personal Information (U.S. State Laws)

We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. We may “share” limited identifiers (e.g., cookies, IP) with advertising partners for cross-context behavioral advertising, as defined by laws like the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Your choices: Use our “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link (in the footer or cookie banner) to opt out of such sharing for targeted ads.

7) Your Rights & Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

  • Access or request a copy of your personal information.
  • Correct or delete your information.
  • Opt out of sale/sharing or targeted advertising.
  • Restrict or object to certain processing.
  • Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
  • Appeal a denial of your request (where required by law).

Submit requests to alex@alexjknoch.com. We may need to verify your identity. Authorized agents may submit requests where permitted.

Ad & Cookie Choices

8) International Visitors & GDPR Notes

If you are in the EEA/UK:

  • Legal bases include consent (cookies/newsletters), legitimate interests (site security, analytics with safeguards), contract (providing requested services), and legal obligations.
  • You may contact us to exercise GDPR rights. You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

9) Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, to meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

10) Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

12) Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies.

13) Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will reflect the latest version.

14) Contact

Alex Knoch
Email: alex@alexjknoch.com