Last updated: October 2025
Welcome to Ariablakely.com (“Website,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).
Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our website.
By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of this Website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
- Name and Email Address: when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a comment, or contact us directly.
- Comments: any information you provide when posting comments on articles.
- Analytics Data: anonymous information about your visit (such as pages viewed, duration, and source) collected via Google Analytics.
- Cookies: small files stored on your device to improve performance and analyze website usage.
- Newsletter Signups: information you voluntarily provide through the Grow by Mediavine email subscription tool.
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, identification numbers, or health data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To improve and personalize your experience on the Website.
- To send email newsletters if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time).
- To respond to comments or contact requests.
- To analyze website performance and user behavior through Google Analytics.
- To maintain website security and prevent spam.
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
3. Cookies and Analytics
This Website uses cookies to enhance functionality and analyze traffic. Cookies help us understand how visitors engage with our content and improve user experience.
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the Website may not function properly as a result.
We also use Google Analytics, which tracks anonymized data such as page views, device type, and general location. This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify you personally.
For more details, please review Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
4. Email Marketing and Newsletter
If you sign up for our newsletter through the Grow by Mediavine plugin, we will store your email address and name for communication purposes.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email we send.
We only send newsletters to users who have voluntarily opted in.
5. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Website, we collect the data shown in the comment form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
Please remember that any personal information you disclose in comments may be publicly visible.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
You may request the deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).
7. Data Protection and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
8. Your Rights (Under GDPR)
As a data subject, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent for newsletter subscriptions at any time.
- Request restriction or objection to processing.
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, please contact us via our contact page:
👉 https://ariablakely.com/contact/
9. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content
Our Website may include links or embedded content (such as YouTube videos, Pinterest pins, or Instagram posts). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly, which may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
10. International Visitors
Although we are based in Portugal, this Website is primarily intended for users in the United States and globally.
By using our Website, you understand and consent to your data being processed and stored outside your country of residence, including in the EU and the U.S.
11. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we learn that we have unintentionally collected data from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date at the top.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our contact form:
👉 https://ariablakely.com/contact/