Privacy Policy

Summary

• We collect the minimum personal information needed to respond to you (e.g., contact form messages and newsletter email addresses).
• We use cookie-free, privacy-friendly analytics to understand site traffic in aggregate—no ad tracking, no cross-site profiling.
• Forms are processed by our hosting provider (Netlify). Some pages use Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam; Google may process data for security purposes.
• We do not sell personal information. We share data only with service providers who help run this site.
• You can unsubscribe at any time and you can request access, correction, or deletion of your data.

What we collect

Information you provide

• Contact form: your name, email, and message content.
• Tips and documents: anything you choose to send us by email or form. Please avoid submitting sensitive personal data unless necessary.
• Newsletter: your email address to deliver updates.

Information we do not intentionally collect

We do not ask for government IDs, precise geolocation, or financial information. Please do not include these in form submissions.

Automatic collection & analytics

We use Plausible Analytics to measure site usage in an aggregated, privacy-respecting manner. It does not use cookies or cross-site tracking. We see high-level metrics such as page views, referring sites, device types, and approximate geography. We cannot identify individual visitors from these reports.

Cookies and similar technologies

• Our site: We do not set first-party tracking cookies for analytics or advertising.
• reCAPTCHA: Some forms are protected by Google reCAPTCHA to block spam and abuse. Google may set cookies and collect device/network data solely for security. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

How we use information

• Respond to messages and process tips you submit.
• Send newsletters you asked to receive.
• Operate, secure, and improve the website (including detecting/preventing abuse).
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

Legal bases (EEA/UK visitors)

• Consent for newsletters.
• Legitimate interests for security (e.g., reCAPTCHA) and aggregated analytics.
• Contract/Legal obligation when we must respond or retain records where required by law.

How we share information

We don’t sell your personal information. We share it only with vendors who help us operate the site, each bound by appropriate agreements:

• Hosting & Forms: Netlify (site hosting, form processing).
• Analytics: Plausible (aggregated, cookie-free analytics).
• Email: Our email service provider (for contact replies and newsletter delivery).
• Security: Google reCAPTCHA (spam and abuse prevention).

We may disclose information if required by law, to protect the rights and safety of our readers and staff, or to investigate abuse of our services.

Data retention

• Contact messages: up to 24 months after our last correspondence, unless required longer for legal reasons.
• Newsletter records: until you unsubscribe or we close the list; minimal suppression data may be kept to honor opt-outs.
• Server/edge logs: typically 30 days (short-term security and reliability).
• Aggregated analytics: up to 24 months.

Your choices & rights

• Unsubscribe: Use the link in any newsletter or email us to be removed.
• Access, correction, deletion: Email us and we’ll help, subject to verification.
• State law rights (e.g., CA/CO/CT/UT/VA/TX): Residents of certain U.S. states may have additional rights to access, delete, or opt out of certain processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.
• EEA/UK: You may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing, and data portability. You can lodge a complaint with your data protection authority.
• Analytics: Our analytics are cookie-free and aggregated. You can also use content blockers or disable JavaScript if you prefer.

Children’s privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child provided personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Security

We use reputable providers, encrypted transport (HTTPS), and access controls. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work to safeguard your information.

International transfers

Our service providers may process data in the United States and other countries. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) for cross-border transfers.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes to our practices. We’ll revise the effective date above and, when appropriate, provide more prominent notice.

Contact us

Questions or requests about your data? Email bakralqq@gmail.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.” Please include the email address you used with us so we can verify your request.

This policy explains our practices but is not legal advice.