Privacy Policy


Effective Date: April 17, 2025

Welcome to Snipets & Sparks (https://snipetsandsparks.blogspot.com/). Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our blog, which focuses on sharing tips, stories, and information about coffee.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Data: Such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on a post, or contact us via email.

  • Usage Data: Information about your interaction with the blog, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data is collected automatically through tools like Google Analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your comments or messages.

  • To improve the content and user experience of the blog.

  • To send periodic newsletters or updates (only if you have subscribed).

  • To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve our content and design.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our blog uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with our content. By using this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our [Cookie Policy].

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect some features of the site.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as:

  • Google Analytics – for understanding visitor behavior.

  • Google AdSense – to display relevant advertisements (if/when monetization is enabled).

These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Data Protection and Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your data. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

As a visitor, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request corrections or deletions.

  • Withdraw consent at any time for data processing.

To make any requests, please contact us at snipetsandsparks@gmail.com.

7. Children’s Privacy

This blog is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

📧 snipetsandsparks@gmail.com
🌐 https://snipetsandsparks.blogspot.com/


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