Last Updated: September 17, 2025
TL;DR
I collect your name and email when you comment, plus basic website analytics through WordPress.com. I don’t sell your data or share it with others (except WordPress.com who runs my site). You can ask me to delete your information anytime. WordPress.com has their own privacy policy that also applies.
Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your information when you visit jessa.blog.
Information I Collect
Information You Provide
- Comments: When you leave a comment, I collect your name, email address, and website URL (if provided)
- Contact Information: If you contact me directly, I collect the information you provide in your message
- Newsletter Subscription: If I offer a newsletter, I collect your email address when you subscribe
Information Collected Automatically
- Website Analytics: I use WordPress.com’s built-in analytics to understand how visitors use my site, including pages visited, time spent, and general location data
- Cookies: My WordPress.com website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and remember your preferences
- Server Logs: WordPress.com automatically records information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages accessed
How I Use Your Information
I use the information I collect to:
- Respond to your comments and messages
- Send newsletter updates (if you’ve subscribed)
- Improve my website content and user experience
- Understand my audience through analytics
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing
I do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:
- Service Providers: I use WordPress.com as my website platform, which may have access to your data to help operate my website
- Legal Requirements: I may disclose information if required by law or to protect my rights
Third-Party Services
My website is hosted on WordPress.com, which provides all the core services for my blog including:
- Hosting and Analytics: WordPress.com collects analytics data about site visitors
- Comment System: WordPress.com manages all comments on my blog
- Email Services: Any email functionality is handled through WordPress.com
- Security and Maintenance: WordPress.com provides security and technical maintenance
WordPress.com has its own privacy policy that governs how they handle data collected through my website. You can review WordPress.com’s privacy policy at: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Since WordPress.com provides the technical infrastructure for my blog, they may have access to the same information I collect as outlined above.
Cookies and Tracking
My website may use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: To understand website usage (you can opt out through your browser settings)
- Social Media Plugins: May place cookies if you interact with social sharing buttons
You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Data Security
I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Using secure hosting services
- Keeping software and plugins updated
- Limiting access to personal data
- However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security
Data Retention
I retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data I have about you
- Correction: Request that I correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request that I delete your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing communications at any time
External Links
My blog contains links to other websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Children’s Privacy
My website is not directed at children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Contact Me
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your data, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me at connect@jessa.blog.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of September 24, 2020 and was last updated on September 17, 2025.
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