Privacy Policy

Date updated:12/03/2023

1. Who we are

Our website address is: https://sophiekaluza.com. Privacy information is controlled by Sophie Kaluza who can be reached at [email protected]

2. What Data We Collect and Why

In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us. Some information — such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our website.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser to help prevent spam. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Google Analytics

We use Google analytics to record information about the pages a user has seen, for example the URL of the page, time of day, device used, etc. The information that we collect anonymized and sent to Google Analytics for analysis. Google Analytics mainly uses first-party cookies to report on visitor interactions on this website.

Users may disable cookies or delete any individual cookie.

In addition, Google Analytics supports an optional browser add-on that – once installed and enabled – disables measurement by Google Analytics for any site a user visits. Note that this add-on only disables Google Analytics measurement.

Google Analytics also collects Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to provide and protect the security of the service, and to give website owners a sense of which country, state, or city in the world their users come from (also known as “IP geolocation”). See this page for Google Analytics security and usage of data: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

3. Who we share your data with

The data collected may be shared with service providers and others who help with our business operations and assist in the delivery of our products and services including, but not limited to:

  • application development,
  • site hosting,
  • maintenance,
  • data analysis,
  • infrastructure provision,
  • IT services,
  • marketing,
  • analytics, like google analytics 4 and
  • enforcement of our Terms of Service Agreement and other agreements;

Other users of the site to identify you to anyone to whom you send messages or make comments through the Services;

Persons or entities with whom you consent to have your Personal Data shared;

Third parties in order to prevent damage to our property (tangible and intangible), for safety reasons, or to collect amounts owed to us;

Merchants and payment processors; and

Third parties as we believe necessary or appropriate, in any manner permitted under applicable law, including laws outside your country of residence.

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

We do this to: comply with legal process; respond to requests from public and government authorities, including public and government authorities outside your country of residence; enforce our Terms of Service Agreement and other agreements; protect our operations; protect our rights, privacy, safety or property, and/or that of our affiliates, you, or others; and allow us to pursue available remedies or limit the damages that we may sustain. 

4. How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

Google Analytics data is retained for  ______. Contact forms and comments cookies are held for one year. We will retain your Personal Data for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or allowed by law.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

5. What rights you have over your data

Most advertising networks offer you a way to opt out of Interest Based Advertising. If you would like to find out more information, please visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or http://www.youronlinechoices.com.

6. Where your data is sent

 Third parties have access to your data as noted within this agreement.

7. Cookies

Cookie/Tracking Technology
Our site may use cookies and tracking technology which are useful for gathering information such as browser type and operating system, tracking the number of visitors to the site, and understanding how visitors use the Site. Personal information cannot be collected via cookies and other tracking technology, however, if you previously provided personally identifiable information, cookies may be tied to such information. Third parties such as our advertisers may also use cookies to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet.

7. Other Information

Users under 13 years of age

Our Services are not directed to and we do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under the age of 13 has provided us with Personal Data, we will take steps to remove such data. If you become aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data without your consent, please contact us at [email protected]. By using the Services, you are representing to us that you are not under the age of 13.

Protection of Personal Data

We use reasonable and appropriate physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect personal data from loss, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction, taking into account the nature of the Personal Data and risks involved in processing that information.

Update: 27.01.2024

GDPR-Compliant Privacy Policy

Welcome to https://sophiekaluza.com/. We prioritize your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this Privacy Policy. This policy outlines the types of information we gather from your interactions with our Site and how we utilize, maintain, and disclose such information.

Cookie Policy

A cookie is a small file that a website saves on your computer or mobile device when you visit the site. It enables the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Authentication Cookies: These are essential to identify you once you have logged in to our website, ensuring a smooth navigational experience.
  • Personalization Cookies: We use these cookies to remember your settings and preferences, like language and location, to provide a more personalized experience.
  • Security Cookies: These cookies form part of our security features to safeguard user accounts, prevent fraudulent logins, and ensure the overall protection of our website and services.
  • Advertising Cookies: Tailored to your interests, these cookies help us display relevant advertisements to you.
  • Analytical Cookies: Employed to gauge and analyze the performance and usage of our website, these cookies assist us in improving our services.

We utilize Google Analytics, which employs cookies to collect anonymous information about your interaction with our site, aiding us in enhancing user experience. Google’s privacy policy, which governs the use of Google Analytics, can be reviewed at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

Managing Cookies:

You have the option to block or delete cookies through your web browser settings. For guidance, refer to your browser’s help documentation. Below are links for managing cookies on popular browsers:

Please be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site and many other websites that you visit, resulting in a diminished experience and limited access to certain features.

DoubleClick DART Cookie and Third-Party Advertising

Google, acting as an independent vendor, utilizes cookies to deliver advertisements on (https://www.sophiekaluza.com). The implementation of Google’s DART cookie allows it to present ads to visitors based on their visits to sophiekaluza,com as well as other sites on the internet.

Should you wish to opt out of the DART cookie, you can manage your preferences through Google’s ad and content network privacy policy by visiting this link: Google Ad Settings.

For additional insight into how Google employs data from sites or apps that utilize its services, please refer to: How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps.

Moreover, sophiekaluza.com partners with various third-party advertising entities, including but not limited to:

  • Amazon
  • Mediavine Journey

These partners may deploy cookies and web beacons to send ads directly to your browser, which automatically captures your IP address. They might also utilize additional technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons to evaluate their ad campaigns’ efficacy or to personalize the advertising content you encounter.

Please note, sophiekaluza.com does not hold the capability to access or influence these third-party cookies.

For a deeper understanding of these third-party advertisers’ practices and for information on how to opt-out, we recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies. The privacy policy of sophiekaluza.com does not cover the actions of other advertisers or websites.

For any inquiries or further information about our privacy policy, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via email at [email protected]

Log Files

sophiekaluza.com follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and a part of hosting services’ analytics. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users’ movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.

Our Advertising Partners

Some of advertisers on our site may use cookies and web beacons. Our advertising partners are listed below. Each of our advertising partners has their own Privacy Policy for their policies on user data. For easier access, we hyperlinked to their Privacy Policies below.

  • Mediavine Journey

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