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Effective Date: 01 January 2025

Privacy Policy

The following Privacy Policy governs the online information and data collection practices of bla50.com (“me” or “I”). Specifically, it outlines the types of information that I gather about you while you are using the bla50.com website (the “Site”), and the ways in which I use this information.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By visiting and using the Site, you agree that your use of my Site, and any dispute over privacy, is governed by this Privacy Policy. Because the Web is a growing and evolving space, I may need to change my Privacy Policy at some point in the future, in which case I’ll post the changes to this Privacy Policy on this website and update the Effective Date of the policy to reflect the date of the changes. I will endeavor to notify with 30 days’ notice of any changes made and the effective date. By continuing to use the Site after I post any such changes, you accept the Privacy Policy as modified.

I will never sell, barter, or rent your email address to any unauthorized third party.

How I Collect and Use Information

This Site only contacts individuals who specifically request that I do so or in the event that they have signed up to receive my free email communications. Generally, this information includes name and email address for registration to receive our newsletters and email updates. All of this information is provided to me by you.

I also collect and store information that is generated automatically as you navigate online through the Site. For example, I may collect information about your computer’s connection to the Internet, which allows me, among other things, to improve the delivery of my web pages to you and to measure traffic on the Site. I also may use a standard feature found in browser software called a “cookie” to enhance your experience with the Site. Cookies are small files that your web browser places on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes. By showing how and when visitors use the Site, cookies help me deliver content, identify how many unique users visit my site, and track user trends and patterns. They also prevent you from having to re-enter your preferences on certain areas of the Site where you may have entered preference information before. The Site also may use web beacons (single-pixel graphic files also known as “transparent GIFs”) to access cookies and to count users who visit the Site or open HTML-formatted email messages. Details of how to disable cookies on your own web browser can be found in the Cookie Policy section below.

The information that you give to me directly on the site (e.g., within comments on blog posts such as your name and email address) is never shared or added to any mailing lists.

To ensure the security and safety of this site, I create regular backups of all information on this site, which are stored securely. Each backup file is deleted when the next one is created.

The Site also includes links to websites I recommend or work with on a collaborative basis and provides access to products and services offered by third parties, whose privacy policies I do not control. Some of the links I provide are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item connected to that link, I will receive an affiliate commission at no cost to you. When you access another website or purchase third-party products or services through the Site, use of any information you provide is governed by the privacy policy of the operator of the site you are visiting, or the provider of such products or services.

Be aware that I may occasionally release information about our visitors when release is appropriate to comply with law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of users of the Site or the public.

Please also note that as my business grows, I may buy or sell various assets. In the unlikely event that I sell some or all of my assets, or my website is acquired by another company, information about my users may be among the transferred assets.

How Do We Store Your Information as a Subscriber?

Your information is stored at the list server that delivers this Site’s emails. Your information can only be accessed by those who help manage those lists in order to deliver email to those who would like to receive this Site’s newsletters and email updates. I take steps to ensure that any service providers I use are compliant with data protection regulations.

All of the newsletters or emails that are sent to you by this Site include an unsubscribe link in them. You can remove yourself at any time from our newsletters or mailing list by clicking on the unsubscribe link that can be found in every communication that I send you.

Your Rights Under GDPR (For European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include the right to:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing your personal data
  • Portability: Request transfer of your personal data
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the contact form on this website.

Your Rights Under CCPA (For California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:

  • Know what personal information is being collected about you
  • Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
  • Say no to the sale of personal information
  • Access your personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell your personal information.

Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Disclaimer

Although it is highly unlikely, this policy may be changed at any time at our discretion. If we should update this policy, we will post the updates to this page on our Website. In the event of a security breach on this Website, I will notify you within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach. In the event of a security breach on any third-party server which I use to store your information, I will notify you as soon as I can reasonably do so after being notified by the third party. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy policy, please contact me through the contact form on this website.

Cookie Policy

This site uses cookies – small text files that are placed on your machine to help the site provide a better user experience. In general, cookies are used to retain user preferences, store information for things like shopping baskets, and provide anonymized tracking data to third-party applications like Google Analytics. Google Analytics is a service which allows me to see how well my website is performing in terms of audience. It tells me things like how many people have visited my site, how many of those people are returning visitors, and where they are in the world. All of this information helps me to continue creating content that is relevant to the people reading it (you!).

As a rule, cookies will make your browsing experience better. However, you may prefer to disable cookies on this site and on others. The most effective way to do this is to disable cookies in your browser.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.

Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.

Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name or language) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

How to Disable Cookies

To disable cookies in Chrome: Click the 3 dots at the top right of your browser (just under the close screen ‘x’). This will open a menu where you should choose ‘Settings’. The settings will open in a new window. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click ‘Advanced’. In the ‘Privacy and security’ section, find the option for ‘Content settings’. Here you can turn on or off several features. Cookies is usually the first option.

To disable cookies in Microsoft Edge: Click the 3 dots at the top right of the screen (just under the close screen ‘x’). This will open a sidebar menu where you should choose ‘Settings’. Click ‘Cookies and site permissions’ and you can choose to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or allow cookies.

To disable cookies in Firefox: Click the three horizontal lines at the top right of your browser. Select ‘Settings’ (or ‘Options’), then ‘Privacy & Security’ from the left menu. Under ‘Cookies and Site Data’, you can manage your cookie preferences.

To disable cookies in Safari: Click ‘Safari’ in the top menu bar, then ‘Preferences’. Click on the ‘Privacy’ tab and adjust your cookie settings under ‘Cookies and website data’.

For other browsers, you can also visit the About Cookies website which offers guidance for all modern browsers.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the third-party websites for more information about these cookies and how to manage them.

Third parties that may set cookies through our site include:

  • Google Analytics
  • Affiliate networks (such as Amazon Associates, Awin, CJ Affiliate)
  • Social media platforms (when social sharing buttons are used)
  • Advertising networks

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Please note that if you choose to block cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and you may not be able to access all or parts of our site.

You can also visit Your Online Choices to opt out of targeted advertising cookies from participating companies.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy.