Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to content.blog ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at content.blog (the "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices.

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact information (email address) when you subscribe to our newsletter
• Comments and feedback you provide through our contact forms
• Any other information you voluntarily provide to us

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage data and website analytics (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
• Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
• IP address and approximate location (city/region level only)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Third-Party Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
• Send you newsletters and updates (only if you subscribe)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Analyze website usage and trends to improve user experience
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or accept cookies
• Legitimate Interests: To analyze website usage and improve our services
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (Google Analytics, email providers) that help us operate our website
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law:

• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Website analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Contact form data: 2 years from last contact
• Cookies: According to individual cookie expiration dates

7. Your Rights

7.1 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

7.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

• Know: Request information about data collection and use
• Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of exercising your rights

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA).

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Our website uses:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage (Google Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Data minimization and retention policies

10. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

14. Data Protection Authority

If you are located in the European Union and have concerns about our data processing that we cannot resolve, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.