Privacy Policy for markkelly.me

Effective Date: 12/08/2024

At markkelly.me, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we may collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to ensure your information is handled appropriately.

1. Information We Collect

We do not directly collect personal information from users of this website. Any personal data provided to us (e.g., through email subscriptions) is collected and processed by third-party services, such as Substack. Please refer to Substack’s Privacy Policy for more details on how they handle your data.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide personalized content and targeted advertising through Google AdSense. These cookies may collect information about your browsing activity on our site to serve relevant ads.

Types of Cookies Used:

Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to deliver ads that are relevant to you and your interests.

Analytics Cookies: May be used to collect information about how visitors use the site to improve user experience.

You can control your cookie preferences or disable cookies entirely through your web browser settings. For more information on managing cookies and opting out of personalized ads, please visit Google’s Ad Settings.

3. Third-Party Services

We work with third-party service providers, including Google AdSense, to display ads on our site. These providers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your online activity over time and across different websites.

  • Google AdSense: We participate in Google AdSense to serve ads on this website. Google may collect and use information about your browsing habits to deliver personalized ads. You can learn more about how Google uses your data and manage your ad preferences by visiting Google’s Privacy Policy.

4. User Rights Under GDPR

As we do not directly collect personal data, any data processing related to your interaction with markkelly.me is handled by third parties like Substack and Google. However, you have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access: You have the right to request access to any personal data held by third parties.

  • Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data.

  • Deletion: You can request that your data be deleted.

  • Opt-Out: You can opt-out of personalized advertising through Google’s settings or your browser’s cookie settings.

For any concerns or requests regarding your data, please refer to the third-party providers directly or contact us for assistance.

5. Data Security

While we do not directly collect or store personal data, we take your privacy seriously and work with reputable third parties that employ strong security measures to protect your information.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at markfromthespark@gmail.com