Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 29, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how we handle data and user privacy on this Blog.
What We Collect
1. Essential Site Data
We use cookies and limited data necessary for core functionality such as:
- Logging in securely
- Maintaining session state: These essential cookies are always enabled and do not require consent.
2. Google Analytics (Consent-Based)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site, including page views and browser/device data. This data is:
- Anonymized (IP anonymization is enabled)
- Collected only if you opt in via the cookie consent prompt
No personal or identifiable information is collected through analytics.
3. Transactional Email via Brevo
We use Brevo to send secure login and signup emails. Opens and clicks are tracked anonymously only, meaning we receive aggregate insights but do not associate activity with individuals.
4. Membership & Payments
If you become a paying member:
- Your payment is processed via Stripe
- We do not store your credit card or billing details
- Stripe’s handling of data is governed by their privacy policy
We do not use your membership data for tracking or advertising.
5. No Ghost Tracking
All optional Ghost analytics features are disabled:
- Newsletter open and click tracking
- Member referral source tracking
- Outbound link tagging
Cookie Consent
When you visit this blog for the first time, you're presented with a cookie consent banner. Only essential cookies are set by default. You may opt in or out of analytics cookies at any time.
How We Use Data
We use the limited data we collect to:
- Operate essential features like login
- Understand aggregate usage patterns (if consent is given)
- Deliver secure transactional emails
We do not:
- Sell or share personal data
- Use advertising cookies
- Track users across sites
Your Rights
You may:
- Cancel your subscription at any time
- Request deletion of your account
- Revoke cookie consent using your browser settings or site preferences
Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy as our practices evolve. Updates will be posted here with an effective date.
Contact
For privacy questions or data-related requests, contact: mail [at] langformers [dot] com