Effective date: August 12, 2025
We collect the minimum data needed to run this site, improve content, and (if you allow) show relevant ads. You can change cookie preferences anytime.
Short version: No data sales. Limited retention. Clear opt‑out and access/delete tools.
| Category | Examples | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | IP (truncated/anonymized), User‑Agent, pages viewed, timestamps | Security (abuse prevention), basic analytics (page performance, popular content) | Up to 12 months |
| Contact | Name, email, message (when you contact us) | Responding to inquiries and support | Until request is closed + up to 6 months |
| Cookies | Consent choices, analytics/ads flags | Remember preferences, improve content, measure ads (if allowed) | 6–12 months |
We do not sell personal data.
| Purpose | Lawful Basis |
|---|---|
| Site security & error logs | Legitimate interests |
| Analytics (aggregated) | Consent (if enabled) |
| Personalized advertising | Consent |
| Replying to emails | Legitimate interests / Contract |
We use essential cookies for core functionality. With your consent we use analytics and advertising cookies. You can change choices anytime below.
| Type | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Security, load balancing, consent memory | Always on |
| Analytics | Aggregated stats (page performance, popular posts) | Off until you allow |
| Personalized Ads | Ad selection, delivery & measurement | Off until you allow |
| Functional | Enhanced features (remembering settings across devices) | Off until you allow |
If you consent to ad cookies, our partners may set cookies to personalize ads and measure performance.
Personalization uses signals like approximate location, device type, and contextual page info. You can switch it off anytime via preferences.
We can show contextual ads that don’t use cookie‑based personalization. Basic frequency capping and aggregated reporting may still occur.
| Data | How long |
|---|---|
| Server logs / security | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics (aggregated) | 6–12 months |
| Support emails | Until closed + up to 6 months |
| Cookie preferences | 6–12 months |
Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
Ask us to correct inaccuracies or delete your data.
Withdraw consent for analytics/ads any time. For CCPA you can opt‑out of “sharing” for cross‑context ads.
Do Not Sell/Share We do not sell personal data. You may still turn off personalized ads in preferences.
HTTPS everywhere, least‑privilege access, regular updates, and monitoring. No method is 100% secure; please report issues.
If data is processed outside your region, safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses may apply with our service providers.
This site is for general audiences and not directed to children under 13. If you believe we have data about a child, contact us to delete it.
Depending on enabled features and your consent, we may interact with:
We require providers to process data only as instructed and to implement adequate security controls.
We’ll update this page if our practices change and will adjust the effective date above. Significant changes may be highlighted on the homepage.
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 2025‑08‑12 | Initial comprehensive version with consent manager, GDPR/CCPA sections, and AdSense details. |