Privacy Policy

Last updated: 30.04.2023

At Sternly Speaking, we value your privacy and are committed to maintaining the highest level of protection for your personal data. This privacy policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and storage of your personal information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Personal Data Collection

We only collect personal data from users who choose to subscribe to our newsletter. This includes their names and email addresses. If you do not subscribe, we do not collect any personal data from you.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use Plausible Analytics for tracking website traffic and analysing user behaviour. Plausible Analytics is a privacy-focused tool that respects user privacy by not collecting any personally identifiable information.

3. Third-Party Services and Embedded Content

Currently, we do not use any third-party services or embed any content that collects user data on our website.

4. Use of Personal Data

We use the personal data collected from our visitors to improve the website, send newsletters, and analyse user behaviour.

5. Data Storage and Security

All personal data collected on our website is securely stored and managed by Ghost.io, our web host. Please refer to Ghost.io's privacy policy for more information on their data storage practices and security measures.

6. Data Retention

Plausible Analytics retains website traffic data indefinitely, while names and email addresses collected for our newsletter are also stored indefinitely until a subscription is cancelled.

7. User Rights

Users have the right to update their name and email address, manage their email preferences, and request account deletion.

8. Exercising User Rights

To exercise your rights related to your personal data, you can contact us by email via the 'Contact Support' button in your account management area or through the email form on our contact page.

9. Data Breach Response Plan

Our data breach response plan aligns with the privacy policy of Ghost.io, our web host. Please refer to their privacy policy for more information on their data breach response procedures.

10. Privacy Policy Updates

We will inform users of any changes to our privacy policy through a notice on our website, including the last update's date and time.

11. International Data Transfers

Not applicable.

12. Age Restrictions

Not applicable.

Thank you for visiting Sternly Speaking. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy or practices, please feel free to contact us through the email form on our contact page.