Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Bewitchery Blog collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at bewitcheryblog.co.uk. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled. This policy applies to all visitors to our site, regardless of location.
Information We Collect
When you visit Bewitchery Blog, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. We do not require you to register, create an account, or provide personal details such as your name, email, or phone number. The information we collect includes:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search term
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To analyse traffic patterns and popular articles
- To ensure the website functions correctly
We do not use your data for direct marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. No personal data is stored in databases or linked to identifiable individuals.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse site usage. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a set period).
The cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies for website functionality
- Analytics cookies to track site performance
- Third-party cookies from advertising and analytics providers
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to help us operate and improve our website. These services may collect data independently for their own purposes. We do not control their practices, but we ensure they comply with applicable data protection laws.
- Google Analytics: Used to analyse traffic and user behaviour. Google may collect IP addresses and usage data under its own Privacy Policy.
- Advertising networks: We may use ad networks that serve personalised ads based on browsing behaviour. These networks use cookies and tracking pixels to deliver relevant content.
- Content delivery networks: Used to improve site speed and reliability.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties:
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including secure hosting, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used
- The right to access any data processed about you
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to object to processing for direct marketing
- The right to withdraw consent, where applicable
Since we do not collect or store personal data that can identify you, most of these rights do not apply directly. However, if you believe any data has been collected that could identify you, please contact us using the details below, and we will assist you.
Children's Privacy
Bewitchery Blog is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Jenna Carrow
1 Maryvale Road, Westville, Durban, 3629, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: 5 April 2024