Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Website: blogginglolly.com
Last Edited: 10/09/2023
1. Forms
When visitors submit forms on the site, or use online booking services (a third-party), we collect the data provided, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
2. Cookies
- You may opt-in to save your email address in cookies for quicker form-filling in future visits.
- Analytics software, such as Google Analytics, HotJar, and Segment, employ cookies to anonymously understand user behavior during a session.
3. Analytics
We use various analytics tools to anonymously track visitor experiences, providing insights to enhance our website. While we utilize third-party services for functionalities like email and online bookings, we do not share personal information with third parties for marketing or any unsolicited communications.
a. Google Analytics
We utilize Google Analytics to comprehend how users interact with our website. This involves using cookies, which are text files placed on your computer, to analyze your use of the site. The data generated (including your IP address) is transmitted and stored by Google on servers in the USA. Essential information regarding Google Analytics is as follows:
- Data Storage and Processing: Google, as per its privacy policy, manages the data collected. View Google’s policy here.
- Use of Data: Information from Google Analytics assists us in understanding website traffic and usage. Your data is amalgamated with others for analytical purposes.
- Opting Out: Users may prevent their data from being used by Google Analytics using the opt-out browser add-on available here.
- Anonymizing IP: We anonymize IP addresses in Google Analytics for added privacy.
b. Hotjar
We employ Hotjar to enhance understanding of user experiences and optimize our service. Hotjar collects data on user behavior and device attributes in a pseudonymized user profile, following the outlined particulars:
- Device details and user behavior (e.g., device’s IP address in a de-identified form, screen size, device type, browser information, geographic location – country only, and preferred language) are collected.
- Hotjar is contractually prohibited from selling any collected data.
4. How We Protect Your Data
Your data security is paramount to us. We implement various technological and procedural safeguards to shield the data we collect, store, and transfer. Measures include utilizing secure server software (SSL) and firewalls, which are routinely evaluated and updated to assure the protection of your information following technological advancements and regulatory stipulations.
5. Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Information
We respect and adhere to data protection laws, recognizing your rights to manage your personal information. This includes rights to know, access, correct, delete, restrict usage, object to processing, and request limited processing of your personal information.
6. Who We Share Your Data With
Email software, like Sendgrid and Gmail, will store your email and name if you sign up for newsletters or communicate with us via email. These platforms have individual privacy policies, but we affirm not to sell or unnecessarily store your data elsewhere.
7. What Rights You Have Over Your Data
You may request an exported file of your personal data held by us, or that we erase your personal data, excluding any data retained for legal, administrative, or security purposes. You can do so by emailing contact@blogginglolly.com
8. Where We Send Your Data
Visitor form submissions may be scrutinized through an automated spam detection service.