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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.