Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 05/11/2025

hblog.net (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website hblog.net.

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

  • Submit comments or contact forms

  • Register an account (if applicable)
    Collected data may include:
    ✓ Name
    ✓ Email address
    ✓ Username (if registered)

B. Automatic Data Collection

We automatically collect:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system

  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies (see Section 4)

2. How We Use Your Information

Purpose Legal Basis
Deliver/maintain our services Contractual necessity
Respond to inquiries Legitimate interest
Send newsletters (opt-in only) Consent
Analyze site performance Legitimate interest
Prevent fraud/abuse Legal obligation

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We may share data with:

  • Google Analytics (traffic analysis)

  • Email service providers (e.g., Mailchimp for newsletters)

  • Legal authorities (when required by law)

We do not sell your personal data.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use:

  • Essential cookies (necessary for site functionality)

  • Performance cookies (Google Analytics)

  • Marketing cookies (if running ads)

Manage preferences via:
✓ Browser settings
✓ GDPR consent banner (appears on first visit)

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Newsletter data: Until unsubscribe

  • Comments: Until user deletion request

  • Analytics: 26 months

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location (GDPR/CCPA), you may:

  • Request access to your data

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Delete your data

  • Opt-out of marketing

  • Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact: [info@hblog.net]

7. International Transfers

Data may be processed outside your country but protected via:
✓ GDPR-approved Standard Contractual Clauses
✓ Privacy Shield (for U.S. transfers)

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries:
Email: [info@hblog.net]