Introduction
Welcome to Urban Chic Chronicles, operated by Anna Fenton. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit theellediaries.com. As an informational blog, we do not collect personal data through registration or databases. Our practices are designed to be transparent and respectful of your privacy.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referral sources (e.g., search engines or social media)
- Device information such as operating system and screen resolution
This data is collected anonymously and is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To improve the user experience and site performance
- To analyze traffic patterns and optimize content delivery
- To ensure the website functions correctly and securely
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or selling to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site usage.
Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Performance cookies: Used to measure site traffic and user behavior
- Functionality cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to support our website operations. These services may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: Provides anonymous traffic insights to help us understand audience behavior
- Advertising networks: May serve personalized ads based on general browsing patterns, but do not collect directly identifiable information
- Content delivery networks: Improve site speed and reliability
We do not control the practices of these third parties. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies:
- Google Analytics Privacy Policy
- Google Ads Privacy Policy
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including secure hosting, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to maintain industry-standard protections.
Your Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Request deletion of their data
- Opt out of the sale of their personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
Since we do not sell personal data or maintain databases of identifiable information, these rights primarily relate to your interaction with cookies and analytics. You may exercise your rights by adjusting your browser settings or using opt-out tools provided by third parties like Google Analytics.
Children's Privacy
Urban Chic Chronicles is intended for audiences aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Anna Fenton
Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004, USA
[email protected]