Effective Date: 9/10/2025
Welcome to The Messy Manifesto! Your privacy is important to me, and this policy outlines how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website.
1. Information I Collect
When you visit The Messy Manifesto, I may collect the following types of personal information:
- Name and email address (if you subscribe to the newsletter or leave a comment)
- IP address and browser details (via analytics tools)
- Cookies and usage data (to improve site performance and user experience)
2. How Your Information Is Used
I use your information to:
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
- Respond to comments or inquiries
- Analyze site traffic and improve content
- Display relevant affiliate links and ads
I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Services
This blog uses affiliate links, including Amazon Associates. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These links help support the blog and keep the content flowing.
Third-party services (such as Google Analytics, email marketing platforms, or ad networks) may collect data on my behalf. These services have their own privacy policies, and I encourage you to review them.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device to help improve your browsing experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect how you interact with the site.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data I hold about you
- Request corrections or deletions
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, please contact me at [Insert Contact Email].
6. Data Security
I take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.