Introduction

This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how Blog Money Rise (blogmoneyrise.com) collects, uses, and protects your personal data. We’re committed to transparency and to giving you control over your information.

1. Data Collected

We collect only what’s necessary to operate the blog and deliver content:

• Contact details: Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or leave comments.
• Usage data: Page views, session duration, device and browser type—to help us improve site performance.
• Comments & feedback: Content you post in comments or contact forms.
• Newsletter preferences: Topics you opt into, so we send relevant updates.
• Cookies & tracking: Small files stored in your browser to remember settings and measure engagement.

2. Use of Your Data

Your data enables us to:

• Deliver content: Send you newsletters, updates, and comment notifications.
• Personalize experience: Show relevant articles and recommendations based on your interests.
• Improve the site: Analyze usage trends to optimize performance and content quality.
• Legal compliance: Fulfill obligations under Canadian and GDPR regulations where applicable.

3. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Essential cookies: Keep you logged in for commenting and remember your preferences.
• Performance cookies: Collect anonymous site usage statistics to improve load times and navigation.
• Third-party cookies: Used by analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior. You can opt out via your browser settings.

4. Data Sharing

We never sell your personal data. We share it only with:

• Service providers: Email delivery (e.g., Mailchimp) and hosting—under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal authorities: Only when required by law (e.g., legitimate government or court orders).

5. Data Storage & Security

All personal data is stored on secure servers in Canada. We use industry-standard encryption (AES-256) for data at rest and TLS for data in transit. Our infrastructure is protected by firewalls, intrusion-detection systems, and regular security audits.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Correct or update any inaccurate information.
• Erasure: Ask us to delete your data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
• Objection: Object to certain processing (e.g., direct marketing).
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
• Withdraw consent: At any time, without affecting prior processing.