Date updated: 3/12/2023.
Section I: Who we are
Thank you for visiting. Our website address is: https://karoslittlecorner.com.
As a responsible website owner, we understand the importance of your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal data we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to ensure the security and confidentiality of your information.
Section II: What data we collect and why
We collect personal information that you provide to us, such as your name, email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or when you leave a comment on our website. We may also collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics automatically when you visit our website.
2.1. Emails
To assist with sending you Newsletters, we use MailPoet to collect and store your email address. MailPoet outlines their use of your personal data and anonymized data here . You may opt out of the collection of your data by unsubscribing (we will remove your data) and contacting them using the instructions in their privacy page mentioned above.
2.2. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, and the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
2.2. Analytics-Google Analytics
We utilize Google Analytics to gather data about users’ interactions with our website, including URL of the page viewed, the time of access, and the device used. The information gathered is anonymized and transmitted to Google Analytics for analysis. Google Analytics primarily employs first-party cookie to monitor user activity on our website. Users have the option to disable cookies or remove any individual cookie.
Moreover, Google Analytics provides an optional browser add-on that, once installed and activated, blocks the measurement of website activity by Google Analytics for all visited sites. It is important to note that this add-on only disables Google Analytics measurement.
Additionally, Google Analytics collects Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to safeguard the security of their service, and to provide website owners with information about the geographical location of their users. Please refer to this page for more information about Google Analytics’ data usage and security measures: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245
2.3. Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may choose to save your name, email address and website in cookies. These cookies act as a convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
2.4. Embedded content from other websites
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., images, articles, etc.) and advertisements from third-party websites. Embedded content items functions as if you had directly visited the other website.
Please note that third-party websites may collect data about you, utilize cookies, and employ third-party tracking tools to monitor your interaction with the embedded content. If you have an account with the third-party website and are logged in while interacting with the embedded content, the third-party website may also track your interactions with the content. We have no control over these activities and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of the respective third-party websites for more information.
2.5. Advertisement
We are connected to Google Adsense for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and they will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Google Adsense data usage, click here.
Section III: Who we share your data with.
The data collected may be shared with service providers who help with our blog’ s operations and assist in the delivery of our articles including, but not limited to:
- site hosting,
- maintenance,
- data analysis,
- infrastructure provision,
- IT services,
- email delivery services,
- marketing,
- analytics, and
- enforcement of our Terms of Service Agreement and other agreements ;
We may also disclose your personal data with persons or entities with whom you have consented to have your data shared; and with third parties as we believe necessary or appropriate, in any manner permitted under applicable law, including laws outside your country of residence.
We do this to comply with legal process; respond to requests from public and government authorities, including public and government authorities outside your country of residence; enforce our agreements; protect our operations; protect our rights, privacy, safety or property, and/or that of our affiliates, you, or others; and allow us to pursue available remedies or limit the damages that we may sustain.
We will never sell, rent, or lease your Personal Data to a third party.
Section IV: How long we retain your data.
We understand that you may be concerned about how long we retain your data. We want to be transparent and provide you with the necessary information to make informed decisions about your person. With our data retention policy, comments and their metadata will be stored indefinitely. This allows us to automatically recognize and approve any follow-up comments instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
Furthermore, Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months. Contact forms and comments cookies are held for one year. We will retain your Personal Data for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or allowed by law.
Section V: What rights you have over your data.
As a user, you have certain rights with respect to your personal data. If you have previously left comments on our platform, you may request that we provide you with an exported file of the personal data we have collected from you. Additionally, you may request that we delete any personal data we have collected from you. Please note, however, that we may be obligated to retain certain data for administrative, legal, or security purposes, and as such, we may not be able to comply with your request in its entirety.
Section VI: Data transmission and translation.
We utilize automated spam detection procedures to screen visitor comments submitted through our website, which may involve use of third-party services for processing. By using our website, you acknowledge and consent to such data transmissions.
In addition, as described in this Privacy Policy, we may share your personal data with third-party services providers and entities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Such data sharing may also involve cross-border data transfers to servers or entities located in different countries or jurisdictions.
Please note that translations of our Privacy Policy done without our approval are not endorsed or condoned by us, and we cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such translations. The original version of our Privacy Policy is written in English (US), and any disputes arising from or related to the interpretation or implementation of this Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States.