Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 07/21/25

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited personal data in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

Email address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
Comments (if enabled): Name, email, and comment content.

b. Information Collected Automatically

Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and understand user behavior.
Analytics: We use Ghost’s built-in tools to collect anonymous usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent, device type, IP address).
Server Logs: Standard logs may include IP addresses and browser user agents.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To send newsletters or blog updates (with your consent).
To respond to inquiries or feedback.
To monitor and improve the performance of the site.
To ensure security and prevent spam or abuse.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the following legal bases:

Consent: For email subscriptions and non-essential cookies.
Legitimate Interests: For analytics, site performance, and security.
Legal Obligation: Where required to comply with the law.

We may share data with trusted third parties, such as:

Email services: For newsletter distribution (e.g., Mailgun, Mailchimp).
Analytics providers: Like Google Analytics or Ghost native analytics.
Hosting providers: Our blog may be hosted by [Ghost(Pro) / your own host].

All service providers are contractually bound to protect your data and only use it for the intended purpose.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. We may use:

Essential cookies: Needed for basic functionality.
Performance cookies: For analytics and user behavior.

You may disable cookies, but some features of the site may not work correctly.

6. Your Rights

If you are located in the EU/EEA or other jurisdictions with privacy rights, you may:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
Object to or restrict certain types of data processing.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law. Email subscribers can unsubscribe at any time.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no system is completely secure.

9. Children's Privacy

This blog is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are visiting from outside the country where the blog is hosted, your information may be transferred to, and processed in, that country. We take steps to ensure adequate data protection.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted here with a new "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing it periodically.