Privacy Policy
Last updated: 17 September 2024
AstraJournal.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services. By using our website, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Data
We may collect the following personal data from you:
- Name and Email Address: Collected when you sign up for our newsletter or leave comments on our articles.
Non-Personal Data
We also collect non-personal data, which does not identify you as an individual. This includes:
- IP Address: Collected by Google Analytics for tracking site usage. The IP address is anonymized by default.
- Cookies: Used to enhance the user experience, analyze site traffic, and provide personalized content.
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect your data for the following purposes:
- To send newsletters and updates if you subscribe to our mailing list.
- To allow users to comment on articles.
- To analyze traffic and user behavior on our site through Google Analytics (anonymized data).
- To improve the website and user experience.
3. Methods of Collection
We collect data in the following ways:
- Voluntary Data Submission: When you sign up for our newsletter or comment on an article.
- Automatic Data Collection: Via Google Analytics, which collects anonymized IP addresses and site usage information using cookies.
- Pop-ups and Checkboxes: For obtaining user consent for newsletter subscriptions or other interactions on the site.
4. Cookies and Google Analytics
We use cookies on AstraJournal.com to enhance your experience. Google Analytics, which uses cookies, helps us understand how visitors engage with our website by collecting anonymous data. This includes:
- IP anonymization: Your IP address is anonymized and cannot be linked to you.
For more information on how Google Analytics handles your data, please refer to Google’s privacy practices.
5. How We Protect Your Data
We take the security of your data seriously and employ the following security measures:
- Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption to protect your data.
- Regular Audits: We perform regular security audits to ensure the safety of your data.
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. User Rights
As a user, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your email address].
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For newsletter subscribers, data will be retained until you choose to unsubscribe.
8. No Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to any third parties.
9. International Data Transfers
We do not transfer your data outside the European Union or United Kingdom.
10. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected with a new “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to periodically review this page for any changes. Your continued use of the site after any changes are posted will be considered acceptance of those changes.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
AstraJournal.com takes your privacy seriously and is committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).