Welcome to estherwriter.com, a blog dedicated to veterinary science, pet owners, health, and lifestyle. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
1. Data Collection
We collect information from you when you register on our site, subscribe to our newsletter, comment on articles, or interact with our content. This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Any other basic WordPress details associated with your account
Additionally, we collect non-personal information such as browser type, operating system, and IP address to enhance your user experience.
2. Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies through ConvertKit to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand your preferences and provide personalized content. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though it may affect your ability to use certain features of our site.
3. Comments and Gravatar Service
When you leave a comment, an anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. After approval, your profile picture is visible in the context of your comment. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://support.gravatar.com/account/data-privacy/.
4. Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the website.
5. Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Such content from other websites behaves the same as if you visited those websites directly.
6. User Registration and Comments
When registering or commenting, we collect and store basic information through WordPress. Your comments may be visible to other users, and we encourage you to avoid sharing sensitive personal information. Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
7. Data Sharing and Password Resets
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
8. Data Protection
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your data is stored on secure servers with access limited to authorized personnel only. Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure.
9. User Rights
As a user, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections to your personal information
- Request the deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@estherwriter.com.
10. Compliance with Regulations
We comply with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant, upholding the highest standards of privacy and protection for our users.
11. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review our policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@estherwriter.com.
Thank you for visiting estherwriter.com. We appreciate your trust and are dedicated to protecting your privacy while providing engaging and valuable content.