Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Welcome to reddog.pro (the “Blog”). We are a fiction writing publication dedicated to sharing articles, tips, and stories with our community. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your data.

By using reddog.pro, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Blog.

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1. Who We Are

Blog name: reddog.pro
Contact email: [email protected]
Postal address: 4613 Maple Dr, Denver, CO 80202, USA

We are a solo-operated blog focused on fiction writing. We do not sell products, run an online store, or process payments of any kind.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate a blog and engage with readers. We do not collect payment card numbers, billing addresses, or purchase history.

2.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide

• Contact form submissions: When you use our contact form, you provide your name and email address. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to any marketing lists unless you explicitly opt in.
• Comments: When you leave a comment on an article, you may provide a name, email address, and the comment content itself. Your name and comment are publicly visible. Your email address is kept private and used only for follow-up notifications (if you choose to subscribe to comment replies).

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Cookies and similar technologies: We use minimal cookies to improve your experience. These include functional cookies (e.g., remembering your comment preferences) and analytics cookies (see section 4).
• Basic analytics data: We collect anonymized data such as pages visited, time spent on the Blog, browser type, and approximate geographic region. This data cannot identify you personally.
• IP address: Your IP address may be logged temporarily for security and analytics purposes. We do not share it with third parties except as required by law.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your messages and inquiries via the contact form.
• To display comments and foster community discussion.
• To understand how readers use the Blog and improve our content.
• To detect and prevent spam, abuse, or security threats.
• To comply with legal obligations if necessary.

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. We use the following types of cookies on reddog.pro:

4.1 Essential / Functional Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Blog to function. For example, a cookie may remember if you have closed a pop-up or if you are logged into a comment session. These do not track you across other websites.

4.2 Analytics Cookies

We use a privacy-friendly analytics service (e.g., a self-hosted or anonymized tool) to collect aggregated data about page visits, referral sources, and reader engagement. These cookies do not identify you individually and are used only to improve our content.

4.3 Comment Preference Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name and email in a cookie so you do not have to re-enter them for future comments. These cookies last for one year.

4.4 Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Blog. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. For guidance, visit allaboutcookies.org.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:

• Web hosting provider: Stores server logs and serves our web pages. We have chosen a provider that respects user privacy.
• Analytics provider: Collects anonymized usage data. We have configured the service to mask IP addresses and disable data sharing.
• Comment system: We may use a native comment system or a third-party platform that complies with data protection laws.

We do not use advertising networks, affiliate trackers, or social media pixels that share your data with data brokers.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

• Contact form inquiries: Retained for up to 12 months after the last correspondence, unless a longer retention is required by law.
• Comments: Retained indefinitely as part of the public record of the Blog. You may request deletion of your comment at any time (see section 8).
• Analytics data: Aggregated data is retained for up to 26 months. Individual-level data is anonymized after 6 months.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include HTTPS encryption, secure server configurations, and regular software updates. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA):

• Right to access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to restrict processing: Ask us to limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to object: Object to the processing of your data for analytics or other legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. We may ask for proof of identity before processing your request.

9. Children’s Privacy

reddog.pro is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will post a prominent notice on the Blog and update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Postal address: 4613 Maple Dr, Denver, CO 80202, USA

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.

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Thank you for being part of the reddog.pro community. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy while sharing our passion for fiction writing.