Privacy Policy

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Who We Are

Our website address is: https://manicmalta.com/. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide when visiting our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that all data collected is anonymized where applicable.

Information We Collect

Google Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized, non-personal information about visitors to our website. This includes:

  • Browser Information: Type of browser and version.
  • Operating System: Details about your operating system.
  • Pages Visited: Information about the pages you visit and how long you stay on them.
  • Anonymized IP Addresses: Your IP address is anonymized before it is stored or processed.

Email Addresses

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your email address solely for the purpose of sending you periodic updates and relevant information. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions in each email.

Comments

Please note that we do not collect comments on this website. Should any comments be inadvertently collected due to system errors or misconfigurations, they will be immediately deleted, along with any associated data. We do not store or retain comments under any circumstances.

Media

If you upload images to our website, we strongly advise that you avoid including embedded location data (such as EXIF GPS) in the images. Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images uploaded to the site.

Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

  • Login Cookies: When you log in, we set cookies to remember your login information and display preferences. Login cookies expire after two days, and screen options cookies expire after one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends the login duration to two weeks.
  • Temporary Cookies: A temporary cookie is set when you visit the login page to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
  • Post Editing Cookies: If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you edited. It expires after one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if you had visited the other website. These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to those websites.

How We Use Your Information

  • Google Analytics Data: We use anonymized analytics data to monitor website performance, improve user experience, and optimize content.
  • Email Addresses: Email addresses are used only for our mailing list. No marketing messages will be sent unless you have explicitly opted in. Every email contains an option to unsubscribe.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following cases:

  • Spam Detection: Automated spam detection services may process anonymized data to filter and prevent spam.

Data Retention

  • Email Addresses: Collected emails are retained solely for the purpose of mailing list communications. You may unsubscribe at any time, and your email will be deleted from our records.

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have provided your email address for our mailing list, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold. This does not include data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor data is primarily processed by Google Analytics in an anonymized format. No personal information is shared or sold to third parties.

Security of Your Data

We implement strict security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. This includes:

  • SSL Encryption: We use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to protect all data transmissions.
  • Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to your personal data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: