PRIVACY POLICY
Holistic Self Care (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates holisticselfcare.org. This page explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
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- Name and email address if you contact us through our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter
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- Comments you leave on articles (including your name, if provided)
Information collected automatically:
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- Browser type, device, IP address, pages visited, time on page, and referring website
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- This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools (Google Analytics, via Site Kit)
2. Cookies
We use cookies to:
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- Remember your preferences
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- Analyze traffic and improve our content
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- Manage your cookie consent choices (via our SureCookie plugin)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Some features of the site may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
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- Operate, maintain, and improve the website
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- Understand which content our readers find useful
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- Respond to your messages and inquiries
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- Protect against spam, fraud, and abuse
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, which may collect data according to their own privacy policies:
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- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis. Learn more at policies.google.com/privacy
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- Jetpack (by Automattic) — security and performance features
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- Ad networks — we may display advertising from third-party networks (e.g., Ezoic, Mediavine, Journey). These partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising at optout.aboutads.info
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- Embedded content — articles may include embedded videos or social media posts, which behave as if you visited those sites directly
5. Affiliate Disclosure
Some articles may contain affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we believe in.
6. Data Retention & Security
We retain contact form submissions only as long as needed to respond. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
If you are in the EU/EEA (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, and to object to or restrict its processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at
If you are in California (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request its deletion, and to opt out of its sale. We do not sell personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at: Holisticselfcare.org@outlook.com
