Privacy & Cookie Policy
1. Who We Are
Site Title Example ("we", "us" or "our") is a technology-focused blog operated from [Vilnius, Lithuania]. This Policy explains how we collect, use, store and share your information and how we use cookies and similar technologies. It applies to www.example.com and any sub-domains (collectively, the "Site").
2. The Data We Collect
| Category | Examples | Collected via |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Data | Name, e-mail address, message content | Contact-us form, direct e-mail |
| Newsletter Data | E-mail address, marketing preferences | "Subscribe" form |
| Usage Data | Pages viewed, clicks, referring URL, time on page | Google Analytics cookies |
| Device Data | IP address, browser type, OS, screen resolution | Google Analytics cookies |
| Advertising Data | Ad impressions, ad clicks, coarse location (country/region), device identifiers | Google AdSense cookies & tags (future) |
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health, race, political opinions). Please refrain from submitting such information.
3. How & Why We Collect It
| Purpose | Legal Basis* | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Provide the Site & respond to enquiries | Legitimate interest / Contract | Enable you to read articles, contact us & receive replies |
| Send newsletters & promotions | Consent | Only after you opt-in; each e-mail includes an unsubscribe link |
| Analytics & performance | Consent (EU/UK) / Legitimate interest (elsewhere) | Understand traffic, improve content & UX |
| Advertising & monetisation | Consent (EU/UK) / Legitimate interest | Serve personalised or contextual ads, measure ad performance |
| Affiliate link tracking | Legitimate interest / Consent | Track clicks & attribute commissions |
| Security & fraud prevention | Legitimate interest | Ensure the integrity of our systems |
4. Where & How We Store Your Data
- MongoDB Atlas (EU cluster) – Stores post/content records & contact messages.
- Firebase (Cloud Storage & Auth, EU multiregion) – Stores images and manages newsletter login tokens.
- Mail Service Provider (e.g., MailerSend) – Handles e-mail campaigns.
All providers implement encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest (AES-256), role-based access controls, and independent security certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2). We keep contact and newsletter data until you delete your account / unsubscribe or for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes above.
5. Third-Party Services
6. Cookies & Similar Technologies
What are cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use:
| Type | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Remember cookie-consent choice, load-balancing | up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Measure traffic & user behaviour (Google Analytics) | up to 14 months |
| Functional | Persist theme (dark/light) preference | up to 12 months |
| Marketing / Affiliate | Track outbound clicks to commerce partners | up to 30 days |
| Advertising / AdSense | Deliver personalised or non-personalised ads, limit ad frequency | up to 13 months |
7. Your Rights (GDPR & similar laws)
You may, at any time:
- Access – Ask for a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Rectify – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erase ("Right to be forgotten") – Ask us to delete your data where no legal reason to keep it exists.
- Restrict processing – Ask us to pause processing while a dispute is resolved.
- Data portability – Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
- Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Withdraw consent – Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time (e.g., unsubscribe link).
- Lodge a complaint – Contact your local data-protection authority (e.g., Lithuanian DPA or EU supervisory authority).
How to exercise these rights
Send an e-mail to privacy@example.com or use the "Privacy Request" form. We will respond within 30 days.
8. International Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside the EEA/UK (e.g., US). We rely on EU–US Data Privacy Framework or Standard Contractual Clauses to protect it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. We will post the new version and, if changes are significant, notify subscribers by e-mail. Check "Last updated" date for current version.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about privacy or cookies, reach us at:
- E-mail:contact@example.com
- Postal: [Company Name], [Street Address], [City], [Postcode], Lithuania.
By continuing to use this Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy & Cookie Policy.