Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30 August 2025

Who we are

Our website address is: https://vowofpeace.com

1. Introduction

Vow of Peace (the “Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our content.

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU/UK visitors and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) for California residents.

Disclaimer:
All health and wellness information provided on this blog is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any health-related questions or concerns.

2. Data Controller

Vow of Peace is the data controller for your personal information.

Contact Information:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Mailing Address: Vow of Peace Admin, Unit 157923, PO Box 7169, Poole, BH15 9EL, UK

You can contact us to exercise your rights under GDPR or CCPA.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you provide directly or that is automatically collected:

Directly Provided Information:

  • Name, email, and any information you provide when subscribing to our newsletter, filling out a contact form, or commenting on posts.

Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and other analytics data.

Cookies & Tracking:

  • We use cookies and tracking tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve your experience and understand website traffic.
  • You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for purposes including:

  • Providing our content and services
  • Sending newsletters and marketing offers (with consent)
  • Responding to inquiries and comments
  • Analysing website usage to improve our services
  • Legal compliance and security

5. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

Gravatar:
If you leave a comment, an anonymized version of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to see if you have a profile picture. Only the avatar is displayed publicly; your email remains private. See https://automattic.com/privacy/.

6. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content.

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

  • MailerLite (newsletter service) to manage email subscriptions — see their privacy policy
  • Service providers (analytics, hosting, email)
  • Affiliate networks or sponsors (limited to necessary data for transactions)
  • Legal authorities if required by law

All third-party providers comply with GDPR and CCPA where applicable.

8. Data Retention & Spam Detection

  • Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
  • Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Withdraw consent for processing at any time
  • Object to processing or request restriction

Under CCPA (California Residents):

  • Request disclosure of personal information collected
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)

How to Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at [email protected] or via PO Box 123, Dorset, BH15 9EL, UK.

10. Newsletter and Marketing Emails

  • By subscribing, you consent to receive newsletters and occasional marketing offers about products or services from Vow of Peace. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
  • Retention: Your personal data is kept until you unsubscribe, after which it is deleted. MailerLite processes your email on our behalf.

11. Cookies & Tracking

  • We use cookies to personalise content, analyse traffic, and improve functionality. Third-party services (like Google Analytics) may also use cookies.
  • You may disable cookies via your browser, but some site features may not function properly.

12. Affiliate Links & Advertising

  • Some blog posts contain affiliate links or sponsored content.
  • Purchases via affiliate links may result in us earning a commission at no extra cost to you.
  • Affiliate providers may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

13. Children’s Privacy

  • Our Site is not intended for children under 13.
  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
  • Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”