Introduction
Welcome to Quite and Peaceful! Your privacy is very important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, Quite and Peaceful (the “Site”).
By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information following this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
Who we are
Our website address is http://quietpeaceful.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Information We Collect
1. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Comment on posts
- Contact us via email or contact forms
- Participate in surveys or promotions
The types of personal information we may collect include:
- Name
- Email address
- Any other information you choose to provide
2. Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our Site. This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Pages viewed and time spent on the Site
- Other anonymous statistical data
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality of our Site.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To personalize your experience on our Site
- To improve our Site and its content
- To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (only if you have opted in)
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To monitor and analyze usage and trends on our Site
- To protect the security and integrity of our Site
- To comply with legal obligations
Affiliate Marketing and Third-Party Links
Quite and Peaceful is a participant in various affiliate marketing programs. This means that we may earn a commission if you click on certain links on our Site and make a purchase. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services linked to our Site. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of those third-party sites before providing any personal information.
Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
- With service providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or providing services to you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
- Business transfers: In the event that Quite and Peaceful is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Unsubscribe: Opt-out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe link in the email.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy will be revised. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who do we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users who register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights do you have over your data?
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Quite and Peaceful
Email: support@quietpeaceful.com
This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience on our Site.