Updated: 10 September 2025 (Version 1.0)
What this policy covers
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use and share it, the choices you have, and your rights. It applies when you browse the Site, read articles, submit forms, join the Newsletter, or otherwise interact with us through the Site.
The data we collect
We collect information in three ways: directly from you, automatically from your device, and from service providers/partners.
A. You provide
- Collaboration form: first & last name, email, phone, country, and message content.
- Contact Us form: first & last name, email, and message content.
- Newsletter: email address (and optional profile details if provided).
- Comments/feedback: display name, comment text, and any metadata you provide.
B. Collected automatically
- Usage & device data: IP address, approximate location, pages viewed, referring links, time on page, browser, operating system, and diagnostics.
- Cookies & similar tech: essential cookies for site functionality and security; analytics cookies (if enabled); and advertising cookies (see Cookie & Tracking Notice below).
C. From service providers & partners
- Hosting, content management (e.g., WordPress), anti-spam/security, and newsletter/email providers.
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics 4) and performance tools.
- Advertising/affiliate partners (e.g., Google AdSense, Amazon Associates).
How we use your data
- Provide and operate the Site (publish content, process forms, deliver newsletters).
- Respond to collaboration requests, queries or feedback.
- Improve and secure the Site (analytics, debugging, preventing fraud/abuse).
- Marketing with consent (e.g., newsletters, promotions, or events you subscribed to; you can unsubscribe anytime).
- Legal compliance (recordkeeping, enforcing terms, responding to lawful requests).
Sharing your data
We share personal data only as needed with:
- Service providers: hosting, CMS/plugins, newsletter/email services, analytics, anti-spam/security, and IT support.
- Advertising & affiliate partners: for attribution, measurement, and ad delivery. Affiliate and advertising partners (such as Google AdSense and Amazon Associates) may process certain data, including through cookies, pixels, or similar technologies, in order to deliver relevant ads, attribute purchases, measure performance, and prevent fraud. These partners act under their own privacy policies, which govern how they handle your data. See “Advertising Partners’ Privacy Policies” below for links.
Legal/compliance: to comply with law or enforce rights. - Business changes: if we reorganise, merge, or transfer assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
We do not sell personal information.
Data retention
- Collaboration form submissions: 24 months after last interaction.
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe or 24 months of inactivity.
- Server logs/security data: 90 days (unless needed longer if under investigation).
- Analytics data: according to provider settings (e.g., 14–26 months).
Your privacy rights
You can always unsubscribe from emails and contact us to access, correct, or delete your data where applicable.
Children’s privacy
Our content is for a general audience and not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data (e.g., HTTPS/TLS, least-privilege access, and periodic updates). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Cookie & Tracking Notice
- Essential cookies: enable core features (security, load balancing, preferences).
- Analytics cookies: help us understand site performance and content effectiveness.
- Advertising cookies: may be used by our partners (e.g., Google AdSense, Amazon Associates, or other affiliates) to deliver relevant ads, attribute purchases, and measure ad performance. You can manage or opt-out of personalised ads through their settings.
Advertising Partners’ Privacy Policies:
For more details on how our partners use your data, please review their privacy policies:
Third-party links
Articles may include links to third-party sites or resources. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The version and date above show when it was last revised.