1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, browser type, and device type, collected automatically via Google Analytics.
- Comments — if you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address, and comment content.
- Contact inquiries — if you contact us via WhatsApp or other channels, we receive the content of your message and your contact details.
- Cookies — we use cookies to improve your experience and to measure site traffic (see Section 5).
We do not collect payment information, government IDs, or sensitive personal data.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To operate and improve the blog and its content
- To respond to your comments and inquiries
- To analyse website traffic and audience behaviour (anonymised)
- To detect and prevent spam, abuse, or fraudulent activity
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects anonymised data including page views, session duration, and geographic region. This data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Third-Party Services
Our blog uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently:
- Google Analytics — website analytics (Privacy Policy)
- Unsplash — royalty-free images served from Unsplash CDN
- Google Fonts — fonts may be loaded from Google's servers
- WhatsApp — if you contact us via WhatsApp, WhatsApp's privacy policy applies
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.
5. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function (e.g., session management for comments)
- Analytics cookies — used by Google Analytics to measure traffic (can be opted out)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the site.
6. Data Retention
Comment data is retained for as long as the associated article remains published. Analytics data is retained for 26 months in accordance with Google Analytics default settings. Contact inquiry data is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to request correction or deletion of your data
- The right to object to processing of your data
- The right to data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
8. Children's Privacy
Our blog is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the blog after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us.