Who we are
Our website address is https://introvertedhsp.com.
As the owner of this website (introvertedhsp.com, referred to as the “Website” or “Introverted HSP”), we understand that your privacy is very important. In this Privacy Policy, you will find what information we collect from you through this Website and how we use and disclose this information.
Please read our privacy policy fully to understand how we collect, use, protect, or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information per our website.
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.
We will also collect information when you subscribe to our website, to our newsletter, or fill out a contact form.
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.
Automatically-Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information about you and the device with which you access the Website. For example, when you use the Website, we will log your IP address, operating system type, browser type, referring website, pages you viewed, and the dates/times when you accessed the Website. We may also collect information about actions you take when using the Website, such as links clicked.
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 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.
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 exact 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.
Information We Collect from Others
We may receive information about you from other sources. You may link your Facebook, Instagram, and/or Google accounts to your user profile. If you choose to link your Facebook, Instagram, and/or Google accounts to your user profile, we will receive your name, email address, and profile picture associated with that account.
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.
Third-Party Advertising
Our website uses advertising partners who may also use cookies, scripts, and web beacons to track visitors to our site. This way they can display advertisements and other useful information. Such tracking is done directly by the third parties through their own servers and is subject to their own privacy policies.
We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to share your information.
Additionally, the Website may use third-party service providers to service various aspects of the Website. Each third-party service provider’s use of your personal information is dictated by their respective privacy policies.
Introvertedhsp.com uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). AdSense allows us to display advertisements on our website to generate revenue. As a result, when you visit our website, Google may collect certain information about your visit for the purpose of serving personalized ads based on your interests.
Google AdSense uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect non-personally identifiable information about your interactions with our website. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and other browsing information. These data are used to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movements around the site, and gather demographic information.
Please note that Google has its own Privacy Policy. Google’s use of the information collected through AdSense is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.
If you want more information about Google and its policies, please check out this link: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings page.
Google Analytics
Introvertedhsp.com uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies, which are text files placed on your computer, to help analyze how users interact with our website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
We use Google Analytics to gather information about website traffic, user behavior, and demographic data to understand our audience better and improve our website’s content and user experience. This information is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not personally identify you as an individual. It is used solely for statistical purposes and internal analysis.
Google Analytics cookies collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, pages visited, and referring website. This information is used to generate reports on website activity and provide other services related to website activity and internet usage.
By using IntrovertedHSP.com, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google Analytics in the manner and for the purposes set out above. You can learn more about how Google Analytics collects and processes data by visiting Google’s Privacy Policy page.
If you prefer, you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which is available for most popular browsers. This add-on provides visitors with the ability to prevent their data from being collected and used by Google Analytics.
Please note that opting out of Google Analytics tracking may affect your experience on our website and limit certain functionalities.
MailChimp
This service is used to deliver email updates and newsletters. We store your name and email address for purposes of delivering such communications. Please refer to MailChimp’s Privacy Policy for further information.
Content Use Policy And Copyright
Intellectual Property Ownership
All content on this site is and shall continue to be the property of Introverted HSP or its content suppliers and is protected under applicable copyright, patent, trademark, and other proprietary rights. Any copying, redistribution, use, or publication by you of any such content or any part of the Website is prohibited without express written permission by Introverted HSP. Under no circumstances will you acquire any ownership rights or other interest in any content by or through your use of this site.
Before using any content from this Website, please contact me at info@introvertedhsp.com.
Sometimes this website publishes images from other third-party websites. Normally, we have permission to use these images. If you think that we use your copyrighted images, please send a message to info@introvertedhsp.com, and we will try to remove the image within 48 hours.
How we may use your information
We may use it to operate and maintain the Website, send promotional information, send you administrative communications, track and measure advertising on this Website, respond to your comments, and create your account.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
The Website does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 16. If a parent or guardian believes that the Website has personally identifiable information about a child under the age of 16 in its database, please contact us immediately at info@introvertedhsp.com and we will use our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
Changes to Introverted HSP Privacy Policy
Introverted HSP might change this Privacy Policy from time to time because the Website keeps evolving. We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time and from time to time without prior notice. Please review this policy periodically, and especially before you provide any Personal Data. Your continued use of the Sites after any changes or revisions to this Privacy Policy shall indicate your agreement with the terms of such revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Information
You can contact us at any time for more information at info@introvertedhsp.com.