1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Unwritten Lives (“we”, “us”, “the website”) collects, uses, and protects personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are committed to transparency, minimal data collection, and protecting your privacy.
2. Data Controller
Unwritten LivesEmail: info[at]unwrittenlives[dot]com
3. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect only the following personal data:
3.1 Email Address
If you subscribe to the blog, we store your email address in our internal database. We do not collect:
4. How We Collect Data
Your email address is collected only when you voluntarily subscribe using the signup form. Your data is not obtained from third parties.
5. Purpose and Legal Basis
Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal basis:
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))
Your email address is collected and used only to send you blog updates and content you signed up for. You may withdraw consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email.
6. How We Use Your Data
Your email address is used solely for:
We do not:
7. How Long We Store Data
Your email address is stored until you unsubscribe. When you click the unsubscribe link, your email address is automatically deleted from the database and cannot be recovered. We retain no logs that link activity to your identity.
8. Hosting & Data Storage
Your data is stored on servers operated by: Hostinger International Ltd. (EU data centers) which complies with GDPR and EU data-handling requirements. Email transmission runs through Titan Email, used strictly for outbound communication.
9. Cookies & Technical Data
We use only essential technical cookies, such as:
We do not use:
See the Cookie Policy below for details.
10. Likes, Views, and Interaction Data
The like and view counters on the site:
No personal or behavioral data is collected.
11. Your GDPR Rights
You have the right to:
For requests, email: info[at]unwrittenlives[dot]com
12. Data Sharing
We only share data when necessary to operate the website:
We do not share your data with any other third parties.
13. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. The revised version will always be available on this page.
1. Use of Cookies
This website uses minimal, strictly necessary cookies required for the site to function. We do not use tracking, analytics, or advertising cookies.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to work.
Example:
Symfony Session Cookie
Used to maintain temporary session state (e.g., like button functionality).
Contains no personal data and is automatically deleted.
2.2 Third-Party Technical Cookies
Example:
FontAwesome CDN
May set technical cookies required to load icons. These do not track or identify users.
3. Cookies We Do NOT Use
We do not use:
Because we use only essential cookies, no cookie banner is required under EU law.
4. Managing Cookies
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but essential cookies are required for basic site functionality (e.g., session handling).
Unwritten Lives uses only essential cookies required for basic functionality.
We do not use analytics, tracking, or advertising cookies.