Privacy

Privacy Policy Your privacy matters to me. This page explains what info I collect, why I collect it, and what choices you’ve got. 1. What I Collect Here’s the kind of info that might be picked up when you use this site: Account stuff: If you sign up or log in, I’ll store your email, username, and password (encrypted). Newsletter: If you subscribe, I’ll need your name and email so I can send you updates. Contact form: If you reach out, I’ll get your name, email, and message. Comments: Whatever you write, plus your name and email (only your name shows). Your IP may also be logged to fight spam. Analytics: Things like page views, time spent, browser, and device type. Affiliate links: Some links (like Amazon or PartnerStack) track clicks to see if you bought something. Cookies and ad IDs: Used for site functions, analytics, and ads. I don’t collect sensitive personal details unless you decide to share them yourself. 2. How I Use It The info above gets used to: Run site features like comments, accounts, and the newsletter. See what people read most so I can improve the blog. Show your comments on posts. Keep you logged in if you have an account. Send updates if you signed up for the newsletter (unsubscribe anytime). Track how affiliate links perform. Show ads through Google AdSense and other partners. I don’t sell or rent your info to anyone. 3. Comments When you leave a comment: I keep the name and email you give (only your name is public). Your IP and browser details may be logged for spam protection. Comments are public, so only share what you’re fine with everyone seeing. Spam or anything off the rails might get deleted. 4. Cookies This site uses cookies to: Keep logins and comments working. Remember your details in comment forms. Track basic analytics. Track affiliate link clicks. Show personalized ads through Google AdSense and partners. You can block cookies in your browser if you want, but some features may not work right without them. 5. Ads and Google AdSense Ads on this site are powered by Google AdSense. Google and its partners use cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to show ads based on your visits here and across other sites. These ad cookies let Google and partners serve ads based on your activity. You can opt out of personalized ads anytime at: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/ For more details, check Google’s privacy page here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads Other ad or affiliate partners may use their own tracking tools too, with their own privacy rules. 6. Third-Party Tools This site uses some outside services, including: Google Analytics – to understand traffic. YouTube – for embedded videos. Affiliate networks – to track link performance. MailerLite (or similar) – for the newsletter. These services handle data in their own way, so check their privacy policies if you want the details. 7. Your Choices Here’s what you can do: Turn off cookies in your browser. Opt out of personalized ads at https://www.google.com/settings/ads/ Ask what info (if any) I’ve got on you. Ask me to delete your account or remove your comments. Unsubscribe from the newsletter anytime (there’s always a link at the bottom of emails). 8. Contact If you’ve got questions about privacy or want me to update/remove something, you can email me at hello@byalexdavid.com or just use the contact page on this site.