Privacy Policy & Content Usage
Effective Date: April 2025
Welcome to Ghazal Thinks (“I,” “my,” or “me”). I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how I collect, use, and protect your data when you visit my blog.
Privacy Policy
1. Information I Collect
I may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide (e.g., when subscribing to newsletters or leaving comments).
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing activity on my website, collected via cookies and analytics tools.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: I use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
2. How I Use Your Information
I use the collected data to:
- Operate and maintain my blog
- Improve user experience and website performance
- Send newsletters and promotional emails (if you opt-in)
- Respond to inquiries and comments
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
I do not sell or rent your personal data. However, I may share information with trusted third parties, such as:
- Analytics Providers: I use Google Analytics or similar tools to track and report website traffic.
- Email Marketing Services: If you subscribe to my newsletter, your email may be stored and processed by a third-party email provider.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law, I may disclose information to comply with legal requests.
4. Data Retention
I retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You may request the deletion of your data at any time by contacting me.
5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data.
- Opt-out: Opt-out of data collection for marketing purposes.
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please approach me via the contact page or email me at ghazalthinks@gmail.com.
6. Security Measures
I implement reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, but no system is 100% secure. Please use caution when sharing personal information online.
7. Third-Party Links
My blog may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for their privacy practices, so please review their policies before providing any personal information.
8. Updates to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Content Usage Policy
9. Copyright & Intellectual Property
All content published on Ghazal Thinks, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, and articles, is my original work unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any content without my explicit permission is prohibited.
10. Acceptable Use
Visitors are welcome to share links to my content on social media, blogs, or websites as long as proper credit is given by linking back to the original article. However, copying full articles or significant portions of text without permission is not allowed.
11. Requesting Permission
If you wish to use or republish my content in any way beyond fair use, please contact me via the contact page or email me at ghazalthinks@gmail.com.
12. Reporting Violations
If you come across unauthorized use of my content, I would appreciate it if you let me know so I can take appropriate action.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy & Content Usage Policy, please approach me via: Ghazal Thinks Email: ghazalthinks@gmail.com
By using my website, you consent to this Privacy and Content Usage Policy.