Your privacy matters to us. This page explains what information LustDiaries (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects when you visit lustdiaries.com, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website, you agree to this policy.
1. Who this website is for
LustDiaries contains content about dating, relationships and intimacy, and is meant for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that a child has given us information, we will delete it.
2. Information we collect
Information you give us
- Comments: your name, email address and the comment you post, if comments are turned on. Your name and comment may be visible to other visitors.
- Newsletter or subscriptions: your email address, if you sign up for updates.
You can browse most of the website without giving us any personal information.
Information collected automatically
When you visit, we and our service providers may automatically receive technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website and approximate location (such as city or country). We use this to keep the website secure, fix problems and understand how people use it.
3. Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them to:
- make the website work properly,
- remember your choices,
- measure traffic and see which content is useful (analytics), and
- show advertising, if ads are displayed on the site.
Third parties, such as analytics and advertising providers, may also place cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies, and their use is covered by their own privacy policies.
You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings. If you block all cookies, some parts of the website may not work as expected.
4. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- run, secure and improve the website,
- show and moderate comments,
- send newsletters or updates, if you signed up (you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email),
- understand which content readers find useful,
- show relevant advertising, if ads are displayed, and
- follow the law and protect our rights.
We do not sell your personal information.
5. Who we share information with
We only share information when needed:
- Service providers who help us run the website, such as hosting, analytics, email and advertising partners. They may only use your information to provide their services.
- Legal reasons, if we are required by law or to protect the rights, safety or property of our readers or us.
- Business changes, if the website is ever transferred to another owner. In that case this policy will continue to apply unless you are told otherwise.
6. Advertising
We may show ads from third-party advertising networks. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to show ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can learn about your choices and opt out of personalised advertising through your browser settings, your device settings, or tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (optout.aboutads.info) and Your Online Choices (youronlinechoices.eu).
7. Links to other websites
Our articles may link to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Please read their privacy policies before sharing any information.
8. How long we keep information
We keep personal information only for as long as we need it for the purposes in this policy, or as the law requires. Newsletter emails are kept until you unsubscribe.
9. Keeping your information safe
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, such as secure hosting and limited access. No website or internet transmission is completely secure, so we cannot promise absolute security.
10. Your choices
You can block or delete cookies in your browser, opt out of personalised advertising using the tools in Section 6, and unsubscribe from any newsletter using the link in the email. Where the law gives you additional rights over your personal information, we will respect them.
11. Visitors from other countries
Our website and service providers may be located in different countries, so your information may be processed outside the country where you live. By using the website, you understand this may happen.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Please check back now and then.