- Introduction
- Information We Collect
- How We Use Your Information
- How We Share Your Information
- Data Retention
- Your Rights and Choices
- Children’s Privacy
- International Data Transfers
- Security
- Third-Party Links
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
- Contact Us
Effective Date: July 21, 2025
Last Updated: July 21, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Soda Syrup Beauty Blog (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding your personal information when you visit our website at http://www.sodasyrupbeautyblog.wordpress.com (the “Site”).
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Comments: When you leave comments on our blog posts, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your comment
- Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter through WordPress, we collect your email address and any other information you voluntarily provide
- Contact Forms: When you contact us through our contact page, we collect your name, email address, and your message
Information Collected Automatically
- WordPress.com Analytics: As our blog is hosted on WordPress.com, they automatically collect certain technical information including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring websites
- General geographic location (city/country level)
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site, including:
- Page views and session duration
- Traffic sources
- Device and browser information
- General demographic information
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These may include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: From Google Analytics and WordPress.com to help us understand site usage
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Publish and display your comments on our blog posts
- Send you our newsletter and beauty-related updates (if subscribed)
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Improve our website content and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
WordPress.com
As our hosting provider, WordPress.com processes certain data on our behalf. Please review WordPress.com’s Privacy Policy for details on their data practices.
Third-Party Services
We currently use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: For website performance tracking. Please review Google’s Privacy Policy
- WordPress Newsletter System: For email newsletter management
- Social Media Platforms: When you share our content on social platforms
Future Affiliate Programs
We plan to include affiliate links in our content in the future. When this happens:
- We will clearly disclose affiliate relationships on each relevant post
- Merchants may collect information about purchases made through our links
- We may receive commissions from purchases, but this will not affect our honest product reviews
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our blog, users, or others.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:
- Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
- Email subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions: Typically deleted after resolving your inquiry
- Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics and WordPress.com retention policies
Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Correction
You can request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us through our contact page.
Deletion
You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal limitations.
Unsubscribe
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us.
Cookie Preferences
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using Google’s opt-out tool. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.
Children’s Privacy
Our blog is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
International Data Transfers
We are based in Singapore. If you are visiting our site from other countries, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Singapore, the United States, or other countries where our service providers (WordPress.com, Google) are located. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our blog may contain links to third-party websites, including beauty brands, product retailers, and other blogs. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
- Notify you of significant changes through a blog post or email (if you’re subscribed)
- Continue to honor the privacy of information collected under previous versions of this policy
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our contact page at:
This privacy policy was last updated on July 21, 2025. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
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