This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how By Sofi Maruri (“we”, “us”, “the Site”) collects, uses, protects, and tracks your information when you visit bysofimaruri.com. By using this Site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
- Information you provide directly: name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us.
- Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring URLs. This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Operate and improve the Site and its content.
- Send newsletter emails when you have subscribed.
- Respond to your inquiries or comments.
- Analyze traffic and user behavior to improve content quality.
- Display relevant advertising through Google AdSense.
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:
- Google Analytics: for understanding site traffic and user behavior. Google Privacy Policy.
- Google AdSense: for displaying advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings.
- MailerLite: for managing newsletter subscriptions. MailerLite Privacy Policy.
- Amazon Associates: we participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, which may set cookies when you click affiliate links.
4. About Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the Site to recognize your device, remember preferences, and provide a personalized experience.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., enabling navigation and accessing secure areas). These cannot be turned off in our systems.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. These cookies collect anonymous data such as the number of visitors, pages visited, and time spent on each page.
Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.
Affiliate Cookies
When you click on affiliate links (such as Amazon Associates links), the third-party may set a cookie to track that you visited their site through ours. This may earn us a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, see which cookies are set, and delete them. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your information.
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails).
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at sofiabmaruri@gmail.com.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is kept until you unsubscribe.
8. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
10. Contact
For any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy, please contact us at sofiabmaruri@gmail.com.