PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: [17-June-2025]

Welcome to Her Thought Lounge (https://herthoughtlounge.com). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website.

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

We may collect personal details that you voluntarily provide, including:
Your name and email address (e.g., for newsletters or contact forms)
Information shared in comments or direct messages
Responses to giveaways, surveys, or collaborations

B. Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect non-identifiable information such as:
Browser type and device details
IP address and general location
Pages visited, time spent, and referring websites
We use tools like Google Analytics to better understand our audience.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

Communicate with you (e.g., replies, newsletters, or updates)
Share content, offers, or product recommendations you may enjoy
Improve website performance and user experience
Monitor engagement with affiliate links or sponsored posts

3. Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content

Some blog posts may include affiliate links or brand collaborations. If you click on a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These partnerships help support the content we create and are always disclosed in line with FTC guidelines.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Analyze traffic and usage patterns
Improve website performance
Remember your preferences
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services including but not limited to:
Google Analytics for traffic insights
Email marketing providers for newsletter delivery
Social sharing tools and embedded content (e.g., Instagram posts)
These services may collect data as outlined in their own privacy policies.

6. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access or correct your personal information
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of communications or withdraw consent
To make any such request, please contact us at: herthoughtlounge@gmail.com.

7. Data Security

We take appropriate steps to safeguard the personal information we collect. However, no digital platform can guarantee 100% security.

8. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page, with a revised effective date.

9. Contact

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the Contact Page or at herthoughtlounge@gmail.com