Privacy Policy
Thank you for visiting [Your Blog Name] ("we", "us", or "our"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, [yourblog.com], in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
a. Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors use our site, such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Browser and device type
- Referring websites
Google Analytics uses cookies to track this information. You can learn more about how Google uses data here.
We only process analytics data after you provide consent via our cookie banner.
b. Newsletter Subscription (if enabled)
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect:
- Email address
- Name (optional)
We process this data based on your explicit consent, and you can unsubscribe at any time via a link in any email we send.
2. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent: For analytics tracking and newsletter signups.
- Legitimate interests: To improve website performance and understand visitor behavior (only with anonymized data).
3. Use of Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Analyze site traffic via Google Analytics
- Remember your preferences (if applicable)
You will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies (like analytics) via a cookie banner when you first visit. You may change your preferences or withdraw consent at any time.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Improve our website's performance and content
- Understand how users interact with our site
- Send newsletters (only if you've opted in)
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Retention
We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data is retained as per Google's default settings or until you request deletion
6. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (e.g., Google) are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
7. Your Data Rights (Under GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email below.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, contact us at: