Last updated: June 2026
MindBodily (mindbodily.blogspot.com) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Who We Are
MindBodily is an independently operated educational blog covering the science of the human body and mind. We are the data controller for personal information collected through this website. For questions about this policy, please use our Contact page.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us — for example, your name and email address when you send us an inquiry or feedback. We do not sell, rent, or share this information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, MindBodily automatically collects certain technical data when you visit. This may include:
- Your IP address (in anonymized or abbreviated form)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URL (the page you came from)
- Date and time of your visit
This data is collected in aggregate and is used solely to understand how our content is used so we can improve it. It is not used to identify individual visitors.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
MindBodily uses cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the website. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies — Necessary for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies — Help us understand how visitors interact with our content (e.g., Google Analytics). Data collected is aggregated and anonymized.
- Advertising cookies — If advertising is displayed on this site (e.g., via Google AdSense), third-party cookies may be placed to serve relevant ads. These are governed by the respective third party's privacy policy.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
4. Third-Party Services
MindBodily is hosted on Blogger, a platform operated by Google LLC. By using this website, you are also subject to Google's Privacy Policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy.
We may also use the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — Website traffic analysis (anonymized data)
- Google AdSense — Display advertising (if applicable)
- Google Fonts — Typeface delivery (may log your IP address per Google's policy)
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party service. We encourage you to review their policies independently.
5. How We Use Your Information
Any information we collect is used exclusively for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries you send us
- To analyze and improve the content and performance of this website
- To display relevant advertising (where applicable)
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
6. Data Retention
We retain contact information (such as emails) only for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Aggregated analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months in line with Google Analytics default settings, after which it is automatically deleted.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law (including the GDPR for residents of the European Economic Area), you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact page. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
8. Children's Privacy
MindBodily is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect any personal information you share with us against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of MindBodily following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out via our Contact page. We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.