This Privacy Policy explains how The Verified Cozy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) handles information when you visit https://verifiedcozy.site/, leave a comment, follow affiliate links, or contact us.
For privacy questions or requests, email theverifiedcozy@gmail.com.
Information we collect
When you contact us by email, we receive your email address, message, attachments, and any name or other information you choose to provide.
When you leave a comment, WordPress collects the information entered in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser information to support comment moderation and spam prevention. Approved comments and the display name you provide may appear publicly. Your email address is not displayed as part of the comment.
Our hosting and supporting service providers may also process technical information such as IP addresses, requested pages, browser details, access times, and error logs to deliver, maintain, and protect the website.
How we use information
We use information to respond to inquiries, moderate comments, investigate technical problems, protect the website against misuse, maintain appropriate records, and meet applicable legal obligations.
Where applicable law requires a legal basis, processing may rely on your consent, our legitimate interests in operating and securing the website, or compliance with legal obligations.
Comments and Gravatar
WordPress may send a hashed version of a commenter’s email address to Gravatar to check for an associated profile image. When an avatar is displayed, your browser may also connect to Gravatar’s servers.
Gravatar is operated by Automattic. Its privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Comments and their associated information may remain stored indefinitely so that discussions and moderation records can be maintained, unless removed through moderation or an applicable privacy request.
Cookies and your choices
WordPress and supporting website features may use cookies for functionality and security. If you choose to save your details when commenting, WordPress may remember your name, email address, and website in cookies for approximately one year. Administrator login features also use cookies.
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Restricting cookies may affect some website functions.
Amazon affiliate links and external websites
The Verified Cozy participates in the Amazon Associates Program. Some links lead to Amazon and may generate a commission from qualifying purchases.
When you follow affiliate links or interact with third-party content, providers including Amazon may collect information directly, display content or advertising, and place or recognize cookies or similar technologies under their own privacy policies.
You can review privacy and advertising choices through those services and your browser settings. Amazon’s privacy information is available through the Privacy Notice link on Amazon.com.
We may receive affiliate performance and commission reports. We do not process Amazon orders, collect Amazon account passwords, or receive payment-card information used for Amazon purchases.
Newsletter, analytics, and supporting services
We do not currently offer a newsletter or signup form, and we do not currently use Google Analytics or Meta Pixel.
The website uses Hostinger hosting and loads a Hostinger Reach support script. Requests to externally hosted scripts and services can transmit technical information, such as IP addresses and browser details, even when a subscription form is not being used.
Email inquiries are handled through Gmail. Hosting, email, and other supporting providers process information under their applicable terms and privacy policies.
Sharing, storage, and security
Information may be processed by providers supporting website hosting, email delivery, security, and related operations. We may also disclose information when legally required or reasonably necessary to protect rights and investigate misuse.
Providers may store or process information in countries other than your own.
Email correspondence is retained as reasonably needed to respond, maintain relevant records, resolve disputes, or meet legal obligations. Technical logs follow the applicable service provider’s retention arrangements. Backup copies may remain until replaced or deleted through normal backup cycles.
We use reasonable safeguards appropriate to the information involved, although no internet transmission or storage method can be guaranteed completely secure.
Your privacy rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to access, obtain a copy of, correct, or request deletion of your personal information; object to certain processing; withdraw consent; or complain to a relevant privacy authority.
Send requests to theverifiedcozy@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity before acting. Some information may need to be retained for security, legal, or other permitted reasons.
Children’s information
Our content is intended for a general adult audience. If you believe a child has provided personal information that should be removed, please contact us.
Changes and contact
We will update this policy when our practices change and revise the date above.
For questions about this policy or your information, contact theverifiedcozy@gmail.com.