Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 15, 2025

Hey there! Welcome to The Cozy Blogger. This privacy policy is here to let you know how I collect, use, and protect your information when you visit this site (thecozyblogger.com). I promise to keep it clear, respectful, and never weird.

By using this site, you’re agreeing to the terms of this policy. So grab a warm drink and let’s walk through what you need to know:

📬 What I Collect & Why

I collect a few types of info to help improve your experience around here, keep things running smoothly, and offer cozy content that actually matters to you.

Personal Data

When you sign up for a newsletter, leave a comment, or fill out a form, I might collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address (only if needed for a purchase or giveaway)
  • Other basic contact details

I only collect what’s necessary, and never sell your info, ever.

Usage Data

Like most websites, I collect a bit of techy stuff automatically (via tools like Google Analytics), such as:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type/version
  • Pages you visited and how long you hung out
  • Device identifiers and other diagnostics

This just helps me see what content you love most so I can keep making more of it.

🍪 Cookies (Not the Warm, Gooey Kind)

The site uses cookies and similar tracking tech to personalize your experience, remember your preferences, and see how you’re interacting with posts and pages.

You can tell your browser to block cookies, but heads up, some parts of the site might not work as well without them.

Types of cookies we may use:

  • Session Cookies – For smooth navigation
  • Preference Cookies – To save your settings
  • Security Cookies – To keep things safe

🤝 How I Use Your Data

Your info helps me:

  • Provide and maintain the site
  • Respond to messages or questions
  • Improve content based on analytics
  • Let you know about updates or fun new stuff
  • Process purchases or giveaways (when applicable)

🔐 How Your Info is Protected

I care deeply about your privacy. While no system is 100% foolproof, I do my best to keep your data safe with reasonable technical safeguards and never misuse or over-collect anything.

🌍 International Visitors

If you’re outside the U.S., know that your info might be transferred to and processed in the United States, where my site is hosted. By using the site, you’re okay with that transfer.

📦 Third-Party Services

Sometimes I use trusted third-party tools to help run the site (like email services, analytics, or e-commerce platforms). These partners only get the info they need to do their job and are required to treat it with care.

I currently use:

🧒 Children’s Privacy

This blog is for grown-ups (18+). I don’t knowingly collect info from children. If you think a child has shared info with me, please reach out, and I’ll take care of it quickly.

🔗 Links to Other Sites

The Cozy Blogger might link to other lovely websites. But once you click away, I’m not responsible for how they handle your data, make sure to check their privacy policies too.

🔄 Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Any big changes will be posted right here, and the effective date at the top will be updated. I recommend giving it a read now and then if you like to stay in the know.

📬 Contact

Questions? Concerns? Cute project ideas to share?
You can reach me any time at: [your email address]