Privacy Policy
GDPR Compliance Statement
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, this section applies to you. RifathWrites acts as the Data Controller for personal data processed through this website. For full details on GDPR rights, visit the official European Commission data protection page.
We process your data lawfully, fairly, and transparently — collecting only what is necessary and retaining it no longer than required for the stated purposes, in line with the UK Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the data necessary to operate and improve our blog. Below is a summary of what we collect, how we collect it, and why.
| Type of Information | Description | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Information | Name, email address — provided voluntarily via comment forms | Communication & reader engagement |
| Usage & Technical Data | IP address, browser type, device info, pages visited, referral source | Analytics, security & site improvement |
| Cookies & Tracking | First-party and third-party cookies (Google Analytics, AdSense) | Functionality, analytics & advertising |
2. Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Art. 6)
3. Cookies Policy
This blog uses cookies to enhance user experience and serve relevant content. Cookies used include:
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) – Tracks anonymous usage statistics. See Google's Privacy Policy and opt-out options.
- Google AdSense – May serve personalised advertisements. See AdSense cookie information.
- Blogger Platform Cookies – Set automatically by the Blogger platform for commenting and session management.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or opt out of Google advertising cookies at Google Ad Settings.
4. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access – Request a copy of your personal data we hold
- Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten")
- Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at arifath98@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 calendar days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority (e.g., the UK ICO).
5. Data Sharing and International Transfers
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share anonymised or aggregated data with trusted service providers — specifically Google LLC (for Analytics and AdSense) — under GDPR-compliant Data Processing Agreements.
Where data is transferred outside the EEA, appropriate safeguards (such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place as required by GDPR Article 46.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Analytics data collected via Google Analytics is retained for a maximum of 26 months. Comment data is retained as long as the relevant blog post is live.
7. Third-Party Links
This blog may contain links to external websites such as Google AI, OpenAI, and other tech resources. These links are provided for reference only. We have no control over the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently. See more of our AI & Tech articles for trusted, curated content.
8. Children's Privacy
This blog is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted data, please contact us immediately at arifath98@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the latest revision was made. We encourage you to review this page regularly. You can also explore our latest content on the RifathWrites homepage.
Questions About Your Privacy?
We are happy to assist with any GDPR-related requests or general privacy questions. Reach out anytime.
✉ arifath98@gmail.com
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