Effective Date: 11.Nov.2024

At The Mindbliss Blog, we are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in other ways. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users located in the European Union (EU).

By using our website or services, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Information that can identify you personally, such as your name, email address, phone number, payment details, and other contact details when you register for our services, subscribe to our newsletter, or make a purchase.
• Usage Data: Information on how you use our website, products, or services, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your browsing activity to improve your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services.
• To process transactions and send related communications (e.g., receipts or service updates).
• To improve and personalize our website and services based on your usage.
• To send promotional communications, including newsletters and marketing emails (you can opt-out at any time).
• To respond to inquiries, feedback, and customer support requests.
• To comply with legal obligations, including accounting and reporting requirements.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases to process your personal data:

• Consent: Where you have given us consent to process your personal data (e.g., subscribing to marketing communications).
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract (e.g., providing services you have requested).
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation (e.g., tax or regulatory compliance).
• Legitimate Interests: For our legitimate interests or those of third parties, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms (e.g., improving our services or preventing fraud).

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers who help us operate our website or deliver services (e.g., payment processors, email services, hosting providers). These third parties are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and only for the purposes for which it was provided.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data if required by law, in response to legal requests (such as a subpoena or court order), or to protect our rights or the safety of others.
• Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you if any change in ownership occurs.

5. Google Ads

We use Google Ads (including Google AdSense) to serve advertisements on our website. These ads may be personalized based on your interests and browsing history. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites across the internet.

• Use of Cookies: Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve personalized ads to users. These cookies track user activity and can help deliver ads that are relevant to you.
• Opting Out of Personalized Ads: You can manage your ad preferences and opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that doing so may impact your experience on some websites, including ours.
• Google’s Privacy Policy: To learn more about how Google handles your personal data, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.

6. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the EU, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under specific circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and transfer it to another controller where technically feasible.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your data based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, a country outside the EEA. We will take all necessary measures to ensure that your data is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including using standard contractual clauses or other safeguards.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

[Your Company Name]
[Address]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]

If you are a resident of the EU, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your personal data has been handled improperly.