This page explains how sweetparrishplace.com (“we,” “our,” “the Site”) gathers and uses your information.
We only ask for your email address and your name when you join our newsletter or leave a comment. We keep both in the United States for up to one year, protect them with strong encryption, and never sell them for ads. You may unsubscribe or ask us to erase your data at any time by emailing [email protected]. We set two kinds of cookies: strictly-necessary cookies that keep the site working, and analytics cookies that count visits. A small banner lets you turn analytics cookies off. If we ever suffer a data breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours from [email protected]. Read the full, plain-language policy below for all the details.
Welcome to sweetparrishplace.com, a blog devoted to home style, DIY projects, and everyday inspiration. We respect your privacy and explain our rules in clear, sixth-grade language. This Policy follows major privacy laws worldwide, including the EU GDPR, UK GDPR, Brazil’s LGPD, and the California CCPA/CPRA, even though we do not sell personal data.
| Data Type | Where We Get It | Why We Need It |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | Newsletter sign-up form; comment box | 1) Send the newsletter you requested. 2) Reply to comment questions. 3) Stop spam or fraud. |
| Name or screen name | Newsletter form; comment box | 1) Address you by name in emails. 2) Show who wrote each comment. 3) Keep the conversation friendly. |
| IP address & browser info (pseudonymised) | Google Analytics script | Count visits, spot popular posts, improve site speed. |
We do not gather payment data, health data, precise GPS location, or any other sensitive information. If you only read articles and never sign up or comment, we may see nothing more than a scrambled IP number in our analytics reports—information we cannot link back to you.
Under Article 6 of the GDPR we rely on:
Consent – You tick a box to receive the newsletter.
Legitimate Interests – We must guard against spam, secure the Site, and learn which topics readers enjoy. We weighed these interests against your rights and found the impact minimal.
You may withdraw consent at any time (see “Your Rights,” below).
Email & Name
Deliver our newsletter.
Reply to your comments.
Block bots, trolls, and spam.
IP & Browser Info
Count visitors.
Detect errors and broken links.
Make pages faster for most devices.
We never use your data to set insurance rates, offer credit, or target ads.
We keep data inside our systems except for the partners listed here:
| Partner | What They See | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Pseudonymised IP, browser type, page visited | Site-traffic statistics |
| [Future Email Vendor] placeholder | Email address, name | Sending newsletters (currently self-hosted) |
All partners sign strict privacy contracts forbidding them from using your data for their own marketing.
Cookie Types We Use
| Category | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Remembers your cookie choice. | 6 months |
| Analytics | Counts visits and popular pages. | 1 year |
Your Choices
A banner appears when you first visit with two buttons:
“OK” – keeps the analytics cookie.
“Cookie Settings” – opens a panel where you can switch analytics off.
If you click nothing, only the strictly-necessary cookie loads. You can clear cookies any time in your browser.
Wherever you live, you control your information:
| Right | Meaning | How to Use It |
|---|---|---|
| Access | See what we hold. | Email [email protected] |
| Correct | Fix wrong info. | Same email |
| Erase | Ask us to delete data. | Subject line “Delete me” |
| Move | Get a portable copy. | We send a CSV in 30 days |
| Object / Restrict | Stop certain uses. | Turn off cookies or email us |
| Withdraw Consent | Unsubscribe. | Click “Unsubscribe” in any newsletter or email us |
| Complain | Contact a privacy watchdog. | Reach out to your local supervisory authority |
Responses arrive within 30 days.
We do not target children under 13. Parents who learn a child joined our newsletter without permission can email [email protected] and we will delete the data right away.
Our servers sit in the United States. If you live in the EU, UK, or another region with data-transfer rules, your data may leave your country. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with our partners or keep data in-house. You may request a copy by emailing us.
We guard your information with:
HTTPS only – encrypts data in transit.
AES-256 encryption at rest – scrambles stored files.
Regular penetration tests – outside experts hunt for holes.
ISO 27001-based procedures – checklists for backups and access.
If we discover a breach that risks your rights, we will email affected users and, if required, regulators within 72 hours, using [email protected].
Newsletter list – deleted one year after your last open or click, or sooner if you unsubscribe.
Comments – public text stays, but we strip linked email and IP after one year.
Analytics reports – stored for one year, then aggregated so they cannot point to you.
We do no automated decision-making or profiling with legal or significant effects.
Browsers may send a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Because no standard exists, we currently ignore DNT. You can still refuse analytics cookies in our banner.
If you live in California, you can ask us to know, delete, or correct your personal info, and we will not treat you differently for asking. We do not sell or share your data for cross-context ads, so no “Do Not Sell or Share” link is required. Email [email protected] to exercise any right.
Email – [email protected]
Data-breach notices – [email protected]
We may update this Policy to match new laws or add features. If we make a big change, we will:
Post a banner on the Site for at least 30 days, and
Email everyone on our newsletter list.
Older versions stay in our archive.
23 June 2025
(Next planned review: June 2026)
