Welcome to Starting Over Today! We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Comments
When you leave comments on our site, we collect:
- Information provided in the comment form
- Your IP address
- Browser user agent string for spam detection
- Email address (if provided)
If you use Gravatar for profile pictures, an anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service. Please review Gravatar’s privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media
We recommend against uploading images containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Please note that website visitors can download and extract any location data from images posted on this site.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience:
Comment Cookies:
- If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies
- These cookies last for one year
- They help auto-fill your information for future comments
Technical Cookies:
- Temporary cookies to check browser cookie compatibility
- Login cookies (duration: two days)
- Screen options cookies (duration: one year)
- “Remember Me” option cookies (duration: two weeks)
- Article editing cookies (duration: one day)
Embedded Content
Our articles may contain embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.) from other websites. These embedded contents behave exactly as if you visited the original website and may:
- Collect data about you
- Use their own cookies
- Monitor your interaction with the embedded content
- Track your interaction if you’re logged into their services
Data Sharing and Storage
How We Use Your Data
We use your information to:
- Manage comments and user accounts
- Prevent spam
- Improve website functionality
- Provide requested services
Data Retention
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for comment management purposes
- Account information is stored in user profiles
- Users can request data export or deletion
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request an export of your personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Access and edit your profile information
- Opt-out of cookie collection (except essential cookies)
Security Measures
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. However, no Internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Additional Information
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for:
- Website analytics
- Comment management
- Social media integration
- Newsletter distribution (if applicable)
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Information
For questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us at [Contact Email].
Important Disclaimers
Mental Health Content
Our website provides informational content about mental health and personal development. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical concerns.
Legal Compliance
This privacy policy complies with applicable data protection laws. For EU residents, we adhere to GDPR requirements.
By using our website, you agree to this privacy policy and our terms of service.