At Gentle Daily, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard data on our content blog, www.gentledaily.com. We focus on straightforward practices for a small wellness site serving readers interested in daily routines. In simple terms: we collect minimal data to run the site and respond to you, share little with others, and give you control where possible. Read on for details tailored to our simple operations.
Information We Collect
We distinguish between Personal Information, which identifies you as an individual, and other data like online identifiers that may be treated as personal data under laws like GDPR.
Personal Information includes details you provide voluntarily, such as your name or email address when submitting a contact form, leaving a comment, or signing up for our newsletter.
- Name and email from contact forms or newsletter signups
- Comment content with any name you choose to share
- Any details in messages you send us
Other information, such as IP addresses, browser types, device identifiers, and pages visited, consists of online identifiers and usage data. These help us understand site performance but do not include details like your name or email unless linked through your actions.
In simple terms: we only collect what you give us directly or what browsers share automatically, nothing more.
How We Collect Information
We gather data in two main ways: when you provide it directly or when it’s collected automatically during your visit.
You share Personal Information through forms, comments, or newsletter signups on our site. Automatic collection happens via server logs and tools that track basic interactions for site improvement.
- Forms for contact or subscriptions
- Comments on blog posts
- Browser data like IP address and referral sources
How We Use Information
We use your information to operate and enhance our blog, respond to your requests, and deliver relevant content.
For example, we reply to contact form messages using the email you provide and publish approved comments to foster community. Usage data helps us analyze popular topics, fix technical issues, and personalize your experience, like suggesting related posts.
In simple terms: your data runs the site smoothly and lets us answer you promptly, without unnecessary storage.
Legal Basis and Rights
Our processing relies on legitimate interests, such as improving our site through analytics, and providing services you request, like email replies. Where needed, we use consent for non-essential cookies.
If you’re in the EU/UK under GDPR, you have rights to access, correct, delete, or object to processing your data; contact us to exercise them. California residents under CCPA may request access to or deletion of their personal information and opt out of any sale or sharing, though we do not sell your personal information.
- Right to access what we hold
- Right to request deletion
- Right to object to certain uses
We respond to valid requests without undue delay, keeping records for compliance.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site functions, analytics, and user preferences.
Essential cookies enable core features like navigation and form submissions. Analytics cookies, such as those from Google Analytics, track aggregate site usage to refine content without identifying individuals.
- Session cookies for login states (if any)
- Preference cookies for layout choices
- Analytics for visitor trends
Cookies typically do not store details like your name or email but may include online identifiers for preferences or aggregated insights. You can manage them via your browser settings or tools like Google Analytics opt-out. In simple terms: cookies keep things running and help us improve, but you control them easily.
Advertising
We display ads through Google AdSense to support our free content, and third-party vendors may use cookies like DoubleClick for personalization.
These advertising cookies enable targeted ads based on your browsing, potentially across sites visited. We do not run our own cross-site tracking; our partners handle that independently for ad efficiency.
- Ad serving via Google AdSense
- Interest-based ad cookies
- Frequency capping to avoid repeats
You can opt out anytime through Google Ads Settings or your browser’s ad preferences. We do not share personal data for ads beyond what’s needed for display.
Data Retention and Security
We keep your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described, such as retaining contact details until your query resolves or comments indefinitely for public posts.
Newsletter data stays while subscribed and for a limited period after unsubscription to prevent spam signups. Usage logs are deleted after a short analysis window.
For security, we apply reasonable safeguards like secure servers, access limits, regular updates, and data encryption where appropriate. No system is fully risk-free, so we monitor for issues and limit access to need-to-know staff.
In simple terms: data doesn’t linger, and we protect it practically without overpromising.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.
If we learn of such collection, we delete it promptly. Parents can contact us about any concerns.
Third-Party Links
Our blog may link to external sites for resources like wellness tools or studies.
We do not control or endorse these, and their privacy practices differ from ours; review them before interacting.
Newsletter Emails
If you subscribe, we send gentle routine tips and track basic opens or clicks to improve content relevance.
You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in every email, stopping all future sends and related tracking.
Contact Us
Questions about this policy? Reach us at [email protected].
We aim to reply helpfully and transparently.
Your Consent
By using www.gentledaily.com, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our data practices.
We may update it occasionally, posting changes here; continued use means acceptance. Thanks for trusting Gentle Daily with your wellness journey—start a simple routine today.