Effective Date: October 1, 2024

At brianabuga.com, I’m committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information I collect, how I use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

1. Information I Collect

  • Personal Information: If you subscribe to my newsletter, I collect your email address using Kit to manage the mailing list.
  • Comments: I use Akismet to check and filter comments for spam. When you leave a comment, Akismet may collect data like your IP address and email address for this purpose.
  • Log Data: I collect non-personally identifiable information such as your browser type, referring page, and the date/time of your visit, primarily through Google Analytics.
  • Cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to track your interaction with ads, helping to show relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity.

2. How I Use Your Information

  • Newsletter: If you sign up for my newsletter, I’ll use your email address to send updates, promotions, and new content notifications. You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the link in any email I send.
  • Advertising: Google AdSense uses cookies to deliver personalized ads. You can adjust your ad settings through your Google account or opt-out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ad Settings.
  • Analytics: I use Google Analytics to help understand how visitors interact with the site so I can improve your experience and content.

3. Sharing Your Information

I do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except:

  • Google AdSense: Ads served by Google may collect certain information (e.g., IP address, location) for personalization and targeting.
  • Kit: Your email address is stored by Kit if you subscribe to my newsletter.
  • Akismet: Akismet may process your comment data to check for spam.

4. Your Rights

  • Access & Correction: You have the right to request access to any personal data I hold about you and ask for corrections if necessary.
  • Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time, and manage your ad preferences through your Google account.

5. Security

I take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this privacy policy occasionally. I’ll post any significant changes here, and you can always check this page for the latest version.

7. Contact Me

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, feel free to contact me at [email protected].

Feel free to update this as necessary!