Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how InspiredSelf.Blog (“we,” “I,” or “this website”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information. I am committed to transparency and to protecting your privacy in accordance with GDPR (Europe), CCPA/CPRA (California), and United States privacy standards.

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1. Information I Collect

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I collect information in the following ways:

• Information you provide directly

– When you leave a comment

– When you submit a form (contact form, newsletter signup)

• Automatically collected information

– IP address (anonymized)

– Browser type

– Pages visited

– Time spent on the site

– Referring website

This information is collected through privacy‑friendly analytics (Google Analytics via MonsterInsights with IP anonymization enabled).

• Cookies

This website uses essential and non‑essential cookies. Non‑essential cookies (such as analytics or embedded media) are blocked until you give consent through the WPConsent banner.

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2. Comments

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If you leave a comment, WordPress stores your name, email address, and comment text. This information is used only to display your comment and prevent spam.

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3. Embedded Content

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This website may include embedded content such as YouTube videos. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external site directly and may set cookies. These services are blocked until you give consent.

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4. Third‑Party Services I Use

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• Google Analytics (with IP anonymization)

• YouTube (embedded videos)

• Google Fonts

• WPForms (contact forms)

• Amazon Associates (affiliate links)

Amazon affiliate links do not set cookies on this website. If you click an Amazon link, Amazon may track your activity according to their own Privacy Policy.

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5. How I Use Your Information

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I use your information to:

• Improve website performance and content

• Respond to messages you send

• Display comments

• Analyze website traffic (anonymized)

• Maintain website security

I do NOT:

• Sell personal information

• Share personal information for advertising

• Use targeted advertising technologies

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6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)

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Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request deletion of your data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Opt out of data sharing (California)

• Request a copy of your stored information

To make a request, please contact me through the contact form.

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7. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (California)

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California residents may opt out of data sharing by visiting the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” page.

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8. Cookies & Consent

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This website uses WPConsent to manage cookie consent. Non‑essential cookies are blocked until you choose “Accept,” “Reject,” or “Save Preferences.”

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie settings link in the footer.

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9. Data Security

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I use industry‑standard security measures, including SSL encryption, Wordfence security, and secure hosting.

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10. Contact

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If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to make a data request, you can contact me through the contact form on this website.

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Thank you for visiting InspiredSelf.Blog.