Privacy Policy
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Introduction
Welcome to jotlyread.world ("the Blog", "we", "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Data We Collect
- Information you provide: name, email, messages, comments, or newsletter sign-ups.
- Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referral sources, and timestamps.
- Cookies & similar technologies: small files to enhance user experience and analytics.
How We Use Your Data
- To operate, maintain, and improve the website.
- To respond to inquiries and provide support.
- To send newsletters and updates if you opted in.
- To analyze performance and enhance user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations and prevent misuse.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party providers such as analytics, hosting, and email services (e.g., Google Analytics). These providers may collect data as described in their policies. We encourage you to review their privacy statements.
Legal Bases (GDPR)
We process personal data under GDPR on the following bases:
- Consent (e.g., newsletter subscription).
- Performance of a contract (e.g., responding to inquiries).
- Compliance with legal obligations.
- Legitimate interests (e.g., website security, analytics).
Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
- Access: Request a copy of your data.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data (“Right to be forgotten”).
- Restriction & Objection: Restrict or object to data processing.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service (GDPR).
- Opt-out of sale: Request that we do not sell your personal data (CCPA).
Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CCPA)
We do not sell personal information. If in the future this changes, California residents will have the right to opt out at any time using a dedicated link: Do Not Sell My Personal Information.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
International Transfers
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your data may be transferred outside the EEA. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent protections.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children
This website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us to request deletion.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of changes.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@jotlyread.world or via our Contact page.