This Privacy Policy outlines the manner in which CassandraHL.com collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the www.cassandrahl.com website (“Site”).
Who We Are
CassandraHL.com is a private website owned and operated by Cassandra H. Leung and is used primarily for blogging and sharing information. It is not directly affiliated with any company and does generate any direct revenue. It is 100% non-commercial.
The Information We Collect
Personal Identification Information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, their name and email address. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identifiable information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-personal Identification Information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users’ means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilised and other similar information.
How We Use Collected Information
CassandraHL.com may collect and use Users’ personal information for the following purposes:
- To run and operate our Site
- To display content on the Site correctly
- To personalise user experience
- We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users, as a group, view the Site and use the resources provided on our Site
- To improve our Site
- We may use feedback provided by Users to improve content on the Site
- To allow Users to post comments; collaborate on a blog post or series; to run a promotion, contest or survey; or other Site feature
- To send Users information that they agreed to receive, such as updates regarding new blog posts on the Site, or new comments added to blog posts
- We may use the email address to respond to Users’ inquiries, questions, and / or other requests
Email Updates
If a User decides to opt-in to our mailing list by subscribing to receive updates, they will receive emails that may include news, updates, new posts or comments, etc. We may use third party service providers to help us operate the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes, provided that you have given us your permission.
Web Browser Cookies
The Site uses “cookies” to enhance User experience. A User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to display an alert when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
Users can manage their cookie settings at any time by clicking on the button below.
How We Protect Your Information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, email address, and other data stored on our Site.
Sharing Your Personal Information
CassandraHL.com does not and will not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to any other party. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and Users with third parties for the purposes outlined above. We may use third party service providers to help us operate the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes, provided that you have given us your permission. Such third parties that help us in Site operations and activities include WordPress.org, WordPress.com, Jetpack.com, AddThis.com, Google.com . Please visit each company’s website for details of their individual privacy policies.
Third Party Websites
Users may find content on our Site that links to the sites and services of other companies, individuals, news outlets, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies. CassandraHL.com does not take responsibility for the content, policies, or actions of any other site, even if accessed from a link found on www.cassandrahl.com .
Changes to This Privacy Policy
CassandraHL.com has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will update the last updated date on the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes in order to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes. This privacy policy was built using PrivacyPolicies.com and amended to reflect the true and current practices of this Site.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Site, or your dealings with this Site, please get in touch.
Last Updated
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 8th April, 2019.