Effective Date: May 6th 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you access or interact with this website, Glowing Up (referred to here as “the Website”). The purpose of this policy is to provide clear, transparent information regarding your rights and the ways in which your data is managed. By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Introduction
Your privacy is important, and this Website is committed to protecting it. This document serves to clarify how personal data is handled, what type of data may be collected, how it is used, and under what circumstances it may be disclosed. This policy applies to all users of the Website, regardless of their location, and is designed to comply with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
Data Collected
When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically or directly from you. This includes personally identifiable information you may voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, or other details submitted through forms, comments, or newsletter subscriptions. In addition to this, the Website collects data related to your usage through cookies and other tracking technologies. This may include your IP address, browser type, device details, date and time of access, referring URLs, and interactions with content on the site. These details are used to help understand visitor behavior and to enhance your experience.
How Data is Collected
Data may be collected in several ways. When you choose to leave a comment, submit a form, or subscribe to a newsletter, you are voluntarily providing information that may be stored and processed. Automatically collected data is gathered through the use of cookies, pixels, and third-party analytics tools that operate when you interact with the Website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow the Website to recognize repeat visitors and provide a more seamless browsing experience.
Purpose of Data Collection
The information collected serves several purposes. It helps to improve the functionality and content of the Website, monitor performance, and better understand the needs of visitors. Personal data may be used to send communications or updates when you have opted in to receive them. Additionally, data is used to protect the Website against spam and abuse, measure audience interaction, and support future development. Analytics and advertising data help optimize the Website’s visibility and performance, making it more useful and relevant to its visitors.
Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, remember user preferences, and collect analytical data. These technologies also enable the delivery of relevant advertising through services such as Google AdSense. Cookies can identify user behavior, frequency of visits, time spent on certain pages, and other patterns. You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features or functions of the Website.
Use of Third-Party Services
This Website uses third-party tools and services to provide functionality, measure user interaction, and deliver content and advertisements. Google Analytics is used to monitor traffic and usage statistics. Google AdSense is integrated for the purpose of serving personalized ads based on your interests and browsing history. These services may collect and process data independently. For more information, please refer to their respective privacy policies available at https://policies.google.com/privacy and https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads. The Website is not responsible for how third parties handle your data, but only partners with services that comply with applicable privacy laws.
Data Sharing
Personal data submitted to the Website is not sold, rented, or traded. However, data may be shared with trusted service providers who assist in the operation, hosting, maintenance, or marketing of the Website. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only use the data to provide services on behalf of the Website. Data may also be disclosed where required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights and property of the Website and its users.
Data Security
Every reasonable effort is made to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Security measures include encryption, limited access to stored information, and secure hosting infrastructure. Nevertheless, no system is immune to risks, and the transmission of information via the internet can never be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Visitors are encouraged to use the Website with discretion and to avoid submitting sensitive information unless necessary.
Your Rights
As a data subject under the GDPR and similar privacy regulations, you have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information. You also have the right to withdraw consent where consent is the basis of processing, to object to data processing, and to request the restriction or portability of your data. These rights can be exercised by contacting the Website through the details provided below. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority if you believe your data is being misused.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be amended at any time to reflect changes in the law, new functionalities, or updates to internal practices. Any significant changes will be announced clearly on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be revised. Continued use of the Website following such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. Visitors are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy regularly.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the way your data is handled, you are welcome to reach out using the contact form on the Website or by email at glowing.up.pro@gmail.com.