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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 08, 2026

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

At decry.pro (accessible from https://decry.pro), your privacy is a priority. This Privacy Policy document explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our blog, which focuses on publishing articles about Transparency Practices.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of decry.pro.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal information to improve your reading experience and maintain our blog. The types of data we may collect include:

  • Personal Identification Information: When you voluntarily submit a comment or contact us via our form, we may collect your name and email address.
  • Non-Personal Data: We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze site usage. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data solely for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact form.
  • To display and manage comments on our Transparency Practices articles.
  • To analyze site traffic and improve content quality using basic analytics.
  • To remember your preferences (e.g., cookie consent) for a better browsing experience.
  • To detect and prevent technical issues or abusive behavior.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Comments

When you leave a comment on decry.pro, we collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. After approval, your comment and profile picture (if any) are visible to the public.

Your email address will never be published or shared. We reserve the right to moderate or delete comments that violate our community guidelines.

4. Contact Forms

If you use our contact form at [email protected], we collect your name, email address, and message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is retained only as long as necessary for that purpose. We do not use contact form submissions for marketing.

5. Cookies

decry.pro uses cookies to improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. Here is how we use them:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality, such as remembering your cookie consent choice.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our blog (e.g., page views, popular articles). We use a privacy-focused analytics tool that anonymizes IP addresses.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings, such as language or region.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect some features. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites.

6. Basic Analytics

We use a simple, privacy-respecting analytics service to collect anonymous data about site usage. This includes:

  • Number of visitors and page views.
  • General geographic location (country/city level only).
  • Browser and device type.
  • Referring websites.

This data helps us improve our content about Transparency Practices. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for basic blog functionality, such as:

  • Hosting provider (for secure website delivery).
  • Spam detection service for comments (e.g., Akismet).
  • Analytics provider (privacy-compliant, no cross-site tracking).

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing data use. We ensure they comply with applicable privacy laws.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Contact form submissions: Retained for 6 months after the last correspondence.
  • Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
  • Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized; raw data retained for 26 months.

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
  • Restriction: Limit how we use your data.
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including SSL encryption, regular security audits, and restricted access to personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

decry.pro does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with data, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can delete it.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms, to protect your data.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Postal Address: 409 Cedar Ln, Madison, WI 53703, USA
  • Website: https://decry.pro

We are committed to transparency and will address your inquiries promptly.

This Privacy Policy was created to reflect the practices of decry.pro, a blog dedicated to Transparency Practices. It is designed to be clear, concise, and compliant with applicable privacy laws.