This Privacy Policy explains how The Blowout Taper ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit theblowouttaper.com (the "Site"). By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
We collect two categories of information: information you provide directly, and information collected automatically when you visit the Site.
When you use the contact form on this Site, we collect the name, email address, and message content you submit. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list or share your contact details with third parties without your explicit consent.
When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies. This may include:
This data is collected in aggregate and is used to understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve the content and user experience. It is not used to identify individual visitors.
Information collected on this Site is used for the following purposes:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes. We do not use your information to serve targeted advertising on this Site or elsewhere.
This Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve functionality and analyze usage. The types of cookies used on this Site include:
These cookies are required for the Site to function correctly. They do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled without affecting Site functionality. They include session management cookies and security tokens.
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to track page views, session duration, traffic sources, and device information. This data is processed by Google in accordance with their own privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse new cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for specific websites. Disabling cookies may affect certain Site features. For instructions specific to your browser, visit the browser's help documentation.
This Site uses the following third-party services that may collect or process data independently:
Used to analyze Site traffic and user behavior in aggregate. Data is processed by Google LLC. For details, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Used to process contact form submissions. When you submit the contact form, your name, email address, and message are transmitted to Formspree's servers before being delivered to us. For details, see Formspree's Privacy Policy.
This Site is built on WordPress and hosted on servers provided by Namecheap. Standard server logs, including IP addresses and access times, may be retained by the hosting provider in accordance with their own data retention policies.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected:
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data under applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights may include:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details on the Contact page. We will respond within 30 days.
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information through this Site, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
This Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit through a link on this Site.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us via the Contact page. We aim to respond within two to three business days.