Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025-03-02

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://dennavalraven.com.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website. By using this site, you agree to the terms outlined here.

What Data We Collect and Why

1. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

  • Data entered in the comments form (e.g., name, email address, comment content)
  • Visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (to help with spam detection)

If you use a Gravatar profile, an anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to determine if you have an active profile. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at Automattic Privacy Policy. After your comment is approved, your profile picture will be visible to the public in the context of your comment.

2. Newsletter and Email Subscriptions

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and first name to send you updates, news, and promotional content related to our website and books. Our email marketing services are managed through EmailOctopus. When you subscribe, your information is securely processed and stored by EmailOctopus in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

By subscribing, you consent to the processing of your data for the purpose of receiving email communications. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email you receive or by contacting us directly at info@dennavalraven.com.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent – When you subscribe to our newsletter, you explicitly give consent to receive marketing emails.
  • Legitimate Interest – If you have previously interacted with our content, we may send occasional updates based on legitimate business interest, but only when allowed by GDPR.
  • Contractual Obligation – If you have entered into a transaction with us in the future (e.g., purchasing a book), we may use your details to communicate relevant updates.

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or contacting us.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience and enhance website functionality. Cookies may:

  • Save your name, email address, and website in your browser for future comments (optional)
  • Monitor and optimize website performance using analytics tools

Your Consent and Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. This allows you to:

  • Accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Adjust your preferences for analytics, performance, and functional cookies

Tracking Tools Used:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze site performance and user interactions
  • Google Search Console: To improve how our site appears in search results
  • Google PageSpeed Insights: To optimize site loading speeds

Cookies used for these purposes may collect anonymized data about your interactions, such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Device and browser details
  • An anonymized IP address for geographic insights

Managing Cookies:

  • Adjust your preferences via the cookie banner or your browser settings
  • Opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites via Google Analytics Opt-Out

4. Embedded Content

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you have visited the source website and may collect data about you. These third-party websites may:

  • Use cookies
  • Track your interactions with the content
  • Collect additional data if you’re logged into their platform

Who We Share Your Data With

We only share anonymized data with third-party services, including:

  • Google Analytics, Search Console, and PageSpeed Insights for website performance monitoring and optimization.
  • Spam detection tools to maintain a safe and secure environment.

How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain your personal data as follows:

  • Newsletter subscriptions: Your email address and first name are stored indefinitely until you unsubscribe. Once you unsubscribe, your data is permanently removed from our mailing list.
  • Website comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely unless manually deleted.

Your Rights

If you are a resident of the EU, California, or any other region with privacy regulations, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
  • Deletion: Request that we erase any personal data we hold about you (except where required by law or for security purposes)
  • Manage Cookies: Adjust your preferences via the cookie banner or browser settings

If you are located in the EEA, you have specific rights regarding your personal data under GDPR, including:

  • Right to Access – You can request a copy of the data we have about you.
  • Right to Rectification – You can correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – You can request that we delete your personal data.
  • Right to Restrict Processing – You can ask us to limit how we process your data.
  • Right to Object – You can object to how we process your data, including for marketing purposes.
  • Right to Data Portability – You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact info@dennavalraven.com. If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).

How We Protect Your Data

We implement industry-standard measures, including:

  • Secure connections (HTTPS)
  • Regular software updates
  • Limited access to administrative tools

Where Your Data Is Sent

  • Visitor comments are checked through an automated spam detection service.
  • Anonymized data is shared with third-party analytics services for performance insights.
  • We use EmailOctopus as our email marketing provider, which securely processes and stores your email address and first name when you subscribe to our newsletter. EmailOctopus operates in compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations. You can review their Privacy Policy here.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date. If significant changes occur, we will notify subscribers via email or a website notice.

For questions or concerns, please contact us at info@dennavalraven.com .

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