Last Updated: May 25, 2025
Welcome to AliciaLatour.com — a blog written and curated by me, Alicia! This Privacy Policy outlines what personal data is collected, how it’s used, and how your information is protected when you interact with this website.
Your Consent
By using this site, subscribing to the newsletter, or submitting a comment, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. This is handled by Akismet, an anti-spam service. You can read more about their data use here.
Newsletter & Emails
If you subscribe to our newsletter or become a site member, you may receive emails from us. We only send emails you’ve opted in to receive or those necessary to deliver a service (e.g. purchase confirmation, login instructions).
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We collect your name, email address, and IP address at sign-up.
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Emails are sent using the MailPoet Sending Service.
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We track email opens and link clicks to help improve newsletter content.
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No personally identifiable data is shared outside this site, except the email address used for email delivery.
Media
If you upload images to the site (e.g., through comments), avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can extract this information from images.
Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use cookies to:
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Save your name, email, and website when leaving a comment (optional).
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Support login functionality (if enabled).
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Improve user experience.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Analytics
We may use basic analytics tools or hosting services that collect anonymous usage data (e.g., page visits, browser type). These tools do not collect personally identifiable information unless otherwise stated.
Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content
Some blog posts may contain affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission—at no additional cost to you—if you make a purchase through these links. Any brand sponsored content will be clearly marked at the beginning of the post.
Products received via PR will be marked with an asterisk (*), with full disclosure provided at the bottom of the post. I only recommend products I genuinely use and love.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, Instagram posts). This content behaves the same as if you visited the external website directly. These sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction—especially if you are logged into their service.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
However, we do work with trusted third-party services to operate this website:
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MailPoet (email delivery and tracking)
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Akismet (comment spam filtering)
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Google AdSense (ad display; see their privacy policy)
How Long We Retain Your Data
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Comments and related metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation and community continuity.
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Newsletter sign-up data is retained unless you unsubscribe.
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If you create a site account (if enabled), your profile data is stored until deletion is requested.
Your Rights Over Your Data
You may request to:
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Receive an exported file of your personal data.
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Have your data corrected or deleted.
Requests can be sent to: alicia@alicialatour.com. We’ll respond within 30 days.
Where Your Data Is Sent
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Visitor comments are checked through Akismet for spam detection.
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Emails are sent through MailPoet, which may process data in accordance with their own privacy terms.
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Hosting and email services may involve international data transfers, which are safeguarded by GDPR-compliant protocols.
How We Protect Your Data
We take reasonable steps to secure your data, including:
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SSL encryption
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Security plugins and firewalls
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Regular software updates
Linked Websites
External links are provided for your benefit. AliciaLatour.com is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of other websites.
Copyright Notice
Unless otherwise noted, all content (written and visual) on AliciaLatour.com is created by Alicia and protected by copyright. Do not reproduce content without written permission: alicia@alicialatour.com.
