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Privacy Policy

Effective date: May 19, 2026 Last updated: May 19, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Daniel C's Blog (the "Site," accessible at www.danielcsblog.com) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit the Site. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.

If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Who runs this site

This Site is operated by Daniel C ("we," "us," "our"). For privacy-related questions, contact us at the email Dchun2022@gmail.com

2. Information we collect

We collect two categories of information.

Information you give us directly

  • Comments and contact form submissions — your name, email address, and the content of your message
  • Newsletter signups — your email address and, optionally, your name
  • Booking inquiries — your name, email, and the details you provide when booking a paid consultation

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, our hosting provider (Google Blogger), our analytics provider (Google Analytics 4), and our advertising provider (Google AdSense and partner networks) automatically collect:

  • IP address and approximate location (city/region level)
  • Browser type, operating system, and device type
  • Pages visited, time on page, scroll depth, and referral source
  • Cookie identifiers and similar tracking-technology identifiers
  • For advertising — generalized interest categories, frequency of ad exposure, and ad-click data

3. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (web beacons, pixels) for three purposes:

  1. Strictly necessary — to allow the Site to function (e.g., remembering you accepted the cookie banner)
  2. Analytics — Google Analytics 4 cookies that help us understand which content readers find useful
  3. Advertising — Google AdSense and partner networks set cookies to serve ads relevant to you and to limit how often you see the same ad

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but parts of the Site may not function correctly.

4. Third-party services we use

The following third parties may receive your data when you visit the Site. Each has its own privacy policy that governs their use of your data.

  • Google (Blogger, Analytics, AdSense, Search Console) — see Google's Privacy Policy
  • Amazon Associates Program — see Amazon's Privacy Notice
  • Email newsletter platform (e.g., Beehiiv, Mailchimp, ConvertKit) — see their respective privacy policies
  • Calendly / Stripe — for booking and payment processing of paid consultations
  • Pinterest, Facebook, X social embeds — if we embed content from these platforms, they may set their own cookies

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Advertising and third-party ad networks

We participate in Google AdSense and may participate in other ad networks such as Mediavine, Ezoic, or Raptive once eligibility thresholds are met.

These networks use cookies and similar technologies to display interest-based advertising. Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by the Google Advertising policies. You may opt out of personalized advertising at:

6. Affiliate links

This Site contains affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and complete a qualifying purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. The third-party merchant may also receive limited information about your visit. See the Affiliate Disclosure page for full details.

7. How we use your information

We use the information described above to:

  • Operate and improve the Site
  • Respond to comments, questions, and consultation requests
  • Send newsletter content if you have subscribed
  • Display relevant advertising
  • Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

8. Your privacy rights

If you are located in California (CCPA / CPRA)

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of any "sale" or "sharing" of your information (we do not sell, but advertising cookies may constitute "sharing" under California law)
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, email the address on the Contact page with "California Privacy Request" in the subject line.

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland (GDPR / UK GDPR)

You have the right to access, correct, erase, restrict processing of, or port your personal data, and to object to processing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the email on the Contact page.

Other U.S. state privacy laws

Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws (including Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, Oregon, and others) have similar rights. Contact us at the email on the Contact page to exercise them.

9. Children's privacy

This Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed to provide the services described above, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.

11. Data security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. You provide information at your own risk.

12. International data transfers

The Site is operated in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection rules than your country.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site for at least 30 days.

14. How to contact us

For any privacy-related question, comment, or request, contact us via Dchun2022@gmail.com

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