Privacy Policy

📜 About This Privacy Policy

At The Blog Beginner, your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have — all in simple, beginner-friendly language.
This Privacy Policy for The Blog Beginner is designed to help you understand how your information is collected, used, and protected clearly and transparently.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

We do not sell or share personal information as defined under the CCPA.

Data Controller: The Blog Beginner — contact@theblogbeginner.com

📝 Information We Collect – Privacy Policy

  • Information you provide: name and email when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or download free resources
  • Automatically collected information: IP address, device, and browser type, pages visited, time on page, and general usage data (via analytics and performance tools)
  • Cookies and similar technologies: used to enhance performance, measure usage, and remember preferences

⚡ How We Use Your Information

We use the information to:

  • Provide and improve site content and services
  • Personalize your learning experience as a beginner in blogging
  • Send newsletters or updates if you subscribe (you can unsubscribe anytime)
  • Protect the website from spam/abuse and diagnose issues
  • Monitor and optimize site performance

📊 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site (e.g., pages visited, session duration, device). Google may process this data under its own policies.
Learn more: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Google Analytics collects aggregated, non-identifiable data to help us understand visitor trends.
We use IP anonymization in Google Analytics to enhance your privacy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the official Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

🚀 LiteSpeed Cache

We use LiteSpeed Cache to improve speed and performance. It may temporarily store cached copies of pages and set cookies to optimize delivery. No personally identifiable information is stored in cache.
Learn more: https://www.litespeedtech.com/company/privacy-policy.

🧭 Rank Math SEO

We use Rank Math to optimize our content for search engines. Rank Math does not directly collect personal data from visitors but may integrate with third-party services (such as analytics) to measure performance.
Learn more: https://rankmath.com/privacy-policy/

✉️ Email Marketing (Brevo)

We use Brevo to manage our newsletter. When you subscribe, your email is stored securely on Brevo’s platform. We send educational content, updates, and relevant offers. You can unsubscribe using the link in any email.
Learn more: https://www.brevo.com/legal/privacypolicy/

🍪 Cookies and This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy also explains how we use cookies to improve performance and measure usage.

Cookies help us:

  • Analyze traffic and user behavior
  • Improve performance and loading speed
  • Personalize content where applicable
  • You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not function properly without them

For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

🔐 Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. We use SSL encryption, trusted hosting, firewall protections, and role-based access controls. However, no online method is 100% secure.

We follow strict data protection measures to keep your information safe.

🤝 Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party tools (e.g., Google, Brevo, Rank Math, LiteSpeed) to operate and improve the site. Their privacy policies govern how they process data.
Some of these services may set cookies to function properly.

🌐 Links to Other Sites

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

👤 Your Rights under This Privacy Policy

You may:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your information
  • Withdraw consent to receive communications at any time
  • If you are in the EEA/UK, you may have additional rights under GDPR/UK GDPR

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@theblogbeginner.com

We respond to all requests within 30 days.

🗄️ Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy (e.g., delivering newsletters you requested) and to comply with legal obligations. When no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.

Examples:

  • Newsletter email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe
  • Contact form submissions are stored for up to 12 months for support and then deleted or anonymized
  • Server logs (for security and diagnostics) are retained for up to 90 days

🚫 Do Not Track Signals

Our services currently do not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals.

🧒 Children’s Privacy

This site is intended for adult learners. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

⚖️ Legal Basis (EEA/UK)

If you are in the EEA/UK, we process your personal data based on: (i) consent (e.g., newsletters), (ii) legitimate interests (e.g., site analytics and security), and (iii) compliance with legal obligations. You can withdraw consent at any time.

🕒 Policy Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be displayed here, along with its Last Updated date.

You’re encouraged to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about any updates or changes.

📩 Contact Us

Questions about this policy or your data?
📧 contact@theblogbeginner.com
🌐 https://theblogbeginner.com

If you have any concerns or questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us directly.
Your trust means everything to us — thank you for being part of The Blog Beginner community.

Last Updated: October 28, 2025.