Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 17, 2025
Introduction
Hey there! I'm Joy Infant James, and this is my personal blog. I care about your privacy, and I want to be straightforward about how I handle your data. This policy explains what information I collect when you visit my blog, how I use it, and your rights regarding that data.
What Information I Collect
When you visit my blog, I collect some basic information:
- Usage Data: I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with my site. This includes information like which pages you visit, how long you stay, and what device you're using.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to my newsletter, I'll collect your email address.
- Comments: If you leave comments, I'll collect your name, email, and the content of your comment.
Cookies
My blog uses cookies to enhance your experience. These include:
- Functional cookies: These remember your preferences, like dark/light mode settings.
- Analytics cookies: These help me understand how visitors use my site.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies might affect some functionality of the site.
How I Use Your Information
I use the information I collect to:
- Improve my blog based on how visitors interact with it
- Send you newsletters if you've subscribed
- Respond to your comments or questions
- Ensure the security of my site
Data Sharing
I don't sell your data to anyone. Period. I may share some information with:
- Service providers: Companies that help me run my blog (hosting, email services, analytics)
- Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect my rights
Your Rights
As an EU resident, you have several rights under the GDPR:
- Access: You can request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: You can ask me to update inaccurate information
- Deletion: You can ask me to delete your data
- Restriction: You can ask me to temporarily stop processing your data
- Objection: You can object to how I process your data
- Data portability: You can ask for your data in a machine-readable format
To exercise these rights, please contact me at joy@joyinfant.com.
Data Security
I take reasonable measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. I use HTTPS to encrypt data transmitted between your browser and my server.
Changes to This Policy
I might update this privacy policy from time to time. I'll post the new version here, and if the changes are significant, I'll let you know via email if I have your contact information.
Contact Me
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how I handle your data, please email me at joy@joyinfant.com.