Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information Lifestyles by Stella collects, why we collect it, how it’s used and protected, and what you can ask us to do with it. It applies to lifestylesbystella.com and any related mailing list.
1. Who is responsible for your data
The data controller for this site is Lifestyles by Stella, operated by Stella Kova, [FILL: country of establishment]. Privacy questions and requests: [FILL: privacy@lifestylesbystella.com — or route to contact@lifestylesbystella.com].
2. What we collect
- Information you give us: your first name and email address when you subscribe to the mailing list; your name, email and message content when you use the contact form or email us; your name, email and comment when you leave a comment.
- Information collected automatically: IP address, approximate location (country/city level), browser and device type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, time on page and interaction data — collected via cookies, analytics and server logs.
- Information from third parties: aggregate analytics and advertising data from platforms we use, and confirmation from email providers about delivery and open rates.
We do not intentionally collect special-category data (such as health, racial or ethnic origin, religious or political beliefs) and we don’t ask for it. Please don’t send it to us.
3. Why we use it, and our legal basis
| Purpose | Legal basis |
|---|---|
| Sending the newsletter you subscribed to | Consent (withdrawable at any time) |
| Replying to your emails, comments and collaboration requests | Consent / legitimate interests |
| Understanding which content is useful and improving the site | Legitimate interests |
| Measuring and improving advertising and affiliate performance | Consent where required, otherwise legitimate interests |
| Keeping the site secure, preventing spam and abuse | Legitimate interests / legal obligation |
| Complying with tax, accounting and legal duties | Legal obligation |
4. Cookies and tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for essential functionality, analytics, advertising and affiliate tracking. Full detail — including the types used and how to control them — is in our Cookie Policy. Where required by law, non-essential cookies are set only with your consent.
5. Who we share data with
We don’t sell, rent or trade your personal information. We share it only with service providers who help run the site, and only as needed:
- Analytics providers (for example Google Analytics) — aggregate traffic and behavior data.
- Email marketing platforms — to deliver the newsletter and manage subscriptions.
- Hosting, security and CDN providers — to serve and protect the site.
- Advertising and affiliate networks — to measure referrals and prevent fraud.
- Legal or regulatory authorities — where required by law, or to protect rights and safety.
Some providers are located outside your country, including in the United States. Where personal data is transferred internationally, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
6. How long we keep it
- Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe, plus up to 12 months to honor opt-outs and prove consent.
- Contact and collaboration emails: up to 24 months, then deleted unless an ongoing relationship requires retention.
- Comments: for as long as the post is published, unless you ask us to remove yours.
- Analytics data: retained per the provider’s configuration, typically 14 months aggregate.
- Records needed for legal or accounting purposes: as long as the law requires.
7. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- access the personal data we hold about you, and receive a copy;
- have inaccurate data corrected;
- have your data deleted (“right to be forgotten”);
- restrict or object to certain processing, including direct marketing;
- port your data to another provider;
- withdraw consent at any time, without affecting processing already carried out;
- lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA): you have the right to know what personal information is collected, used or disclosed; to request deletion or correction; to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information; and to non-discrimination for exercising these rights. We do not sell your personal information for money. To opt out of third-party advertising or analytics cookies, use the cookie controls described in our Cookie Policy.
To exercise any right, email [FILL: privacy@lifestylesbystella.com — or route to contact@lifestylesbystella.com]. We’ll respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (usually 30 days) and may ask you to verify your identity. You can unsubscribe from the mailing list using the link at the bottom of any email.
8. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), restricted access and reputable service providers. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we can’t guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s privacy
This site is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 (or under 13 where that is the applicable threshold). If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, email us and we will delete it promptly.
10. Third-party links
Our content links to other websites. We’re not responsible for their privacy practices — please read their policies before providing personal data.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology or legal requirements. The current version is always published on this page with the date above. Material changes affecting how we use your data will be noted on the site.