Privacy Policy for GoPaste1

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy governs your use of GoPaste1 ("Blog," "we," "us") at https://gopaste1.blogspot.com/. By accessing this Blog, you consent to the practices described below.

2. Data Collection

A. Automatically Collected Data

Log Files: Blogger (Google) automatically records:
- IP addresses, browser type, device information.
- Pages visited, timestamps, referring/exit pages.
Cookies: We use:
- Essential cookies (for Blog functionality).
- Analytics cookies (via Google Analytics).
- Advertising cookies (if using AdSense).

B. User-Provided Data

Comments: If you leave a comment, Blogger collects:
- Your name/username (as per your Google Account).
- Email address (not publicly visible).
- Comment content (publicly visible).
Email Newsletters (If Applicable):
- If you subscribe to our newsletter (e.g., via Google FeedBurner or Mailchimp), we collect:
  - Your email address.
  - Name (optional).
  - Subscription preferences.
- Purpose: To send blog updates, promotions, or curated content.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe anytime via the "Unsubscribe" link in emails.

3. How We Use Your Data

Purpose	Legal Basis
To operate/maintain the Blog	Legitimate interest
To analyze traffic (Google Analytics)	Consent (implied via continued use)
To serve ads (if applicable)	Consent (via cookie banner)
To respond to user comments	Contractual necessity
To send newsletters (if subscribed)	Explicit consent

4. Third-Party Services

We integrate:

Google Blogger (Privacy Policy) – Hosting platform.
Google Analytics (Opt-out) – Traffic analysis.
Google AdSense (Ad Personalization) – Ad revenue (if enabled).
Email Service Providers (e.g., FeedBurner, Mailchimp) – For newsletter delivery.

We do not sell your data, but third parties may collect data independently.

5. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Do Not Sell My Personal Information:
- We do not sell your data. However, third-party advertisers (e.g., Google AdSense) may use cookies for personalized ads.
- To opt out of ad personalization:
  - Use Google’s Ad Settings.
  - Enable the "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link on our Blog (if using a CCPA compliance tool).

6. Data Retention

Comments: Retained indefinitely unless deleted by user or admin.
Logs: Automatically deleted by Google after 26 months (Blogger default).
Newsletter Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

7. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA Compliance)

You may:
✅ Request access to your personal data.
✅ Request correction/deletion of data.
✅ Opt out of analytics tracking.
✅ Withdraw consent (e.g., disable cookies or unsubscribe from newsletters).

Contact us at: [Your Email] to exercise these rights.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Blog is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their data.

9. Updates to This Policy

Changes will be posted here with a new "Effective Date."

Implementation Notes:

For Newsletters:
- If using FeedBurner, add:
  "We use Google FeedBurner to deliver newsletters. By subscribing, you acknowledge data will be processed by Google."
- If using Mailchimp, link to their Privacy Policy.
For CCPA Compliance:
- Add a visible "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link in your footer (use a free CCPA tool like Termly).

Cookie Consent Banner:

Use CookieYes or Osano for GDPR/CCPA compliance.