Effective Date: July 01, 2025
At astoldbynae.com, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you visit our website. This policy complies wither general U.S. privacy expectations and is intended to meet the basic requirements of visitors across different states.
Who we are
Our website address is: https://astoldbynae.com. This blog is owned and operated by AsToldByNae and is committed to protecting your privacy while providing a safe and encouraging space for readers.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, including your name and email address, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string (also called a hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to determine if you’re using it. You can review the Gravatar privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may become visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Information we collect
We may collect the following information when you interact with our site:
- Personal Information: Your name and email address (only if you submit it through a comment form or newsletter sign-up)
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See section 3 below
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
How we use your information
Your information is used to:
- Improve the website’s content, performance, and user experience
- Respond to messages or comments you send
- Send newsletters or blog updates (if you’ve subscribed)
- Monitor site traffic and trends through tools like Google Analytics
Use of cookies and tracking tools
We use cookies to:
- Understand and analyze visitor behavior
- Remember preferences (like returning visitors)
- Deliver relevant content or ads
You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that doing so may affect how some parts of the website function. Third-party tools we use (such as Google Analytics and Google Adsense) may also use cookies and tracking pixels to collect data or serve ads. These tools may track users across websites and devices for analytics or ad targeting.
Third party services
We may work with third-party providers that help operate this blog, including:
- Google Analytics (to analyze visitor behavior)
- Google Adsense (to serve ads, if applicable)
- Email service providers (to send email updates if you subscribe)
These third parties have their own privacy policies and may use cookies or similar tracking tools.
Data protection
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We implement basic safeguards, but you use this site at your own risk.
Your rights
You may request: A copy of your personal information we hold (if any) and that we delete your information from our records.
To request this email: astoldbynaeblog@gmail.com
You may also unsubscribe from email updates at any time using the link in our emails.
Location and jurisdiction
This site is operated in the United States, specifically Texas. By using this site, you agree to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this policy and under U.S. law.
We do not intentionally target users outside of the U.S., but we welcome readers from around the world. If you are visiting from outside the U.S., please note that your data will be processed in accordance with U.S. standards.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page, with the updated effective date.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this policy, feel free to reach out:
Email: astoldbynaeblog@gmail.com
Website: https://astoldbynae.com
