Welcome to View From The Outside (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://viewfromtheoutside.blog (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the CPRA.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Data: Name, email address, and optional demographic information when you subscribe to our newsletter or leave a comment.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site, collected via anonymized analytics to improve our content delivery.
- Cookies and Tracking: We use essential cookies for Site functionality and optional analytical cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences via our banner, in strict adherence to EU ePrivacy Directive requirements.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data solely to: deliver and personalize our news content; process newsletter subscriptions; respond to your inquiries; and ensure the security and integrity of our platform against automated bot traffic and unauthorized AI scraping.
3. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers (e.g., secure email delivery, hosting) who are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
4. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)
- EU Residents (GDPR): You have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict the processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability.
- California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal data is collected, request deletion, opt-out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your data (note: we do not sell or share data for cross-context behavioral advertising), and exercise your right to non-discrimination.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@viewfromtheoutside.blog. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days.
5. Data Retention and Security
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. We employ industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, though no digital transmission is entirely foolproof.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The “Last Updated” date at the top will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this page regularly.