Privacy Policy

I hold privacy like I hold the garden at dusk—carefully, with both hands. When you visit Wara Media, you deserve clarity, control, and the quiet confidence that your information is treated with respect.

Last Updated: September 14, 2025

What This Policy Covers

This page explains what information I collect, why I collect it, how I use it, and the choices you have. It applies to everything hosted under Wara Media.

Because the internet keeps changing, I keep this policy living and clear. If I change how things work, I’ll update this page and adjust my practices to stay honest and respectful.

Think of this as a promise in plain words: I collect only what I need to make the site work better for you, and I do my best to keep that data safe.

Information I Collect

Information you choose to share. When you subscribe, send a message, or fill a form, you may give me your name, email address, or other details you decide to provide. You always choose what to share.

Information collected automatically. When you browse, your device shares technical data like IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, and time spent. I use cookies and similar tools to understand how the site is used and to keep it running smoothly.

Service and performance signals. Basic diagnostics may tell me when a page fails, loads slowly, or needs attention. This helps me fix issues and improve your experience.

Public interactions. If comments or user-submitted content are available and you post publicly, that content is visible to others as you publish it. Please share only what you’re comfortable making public.

How I Use Your Information

I use your information to operate the site, respond to your messages, and share updates you requested. I also analyze what’s working—so articles load faster, navigation makes sense, and content stays useful.

If you opt in to emails, I send content you’re likely to care about. You can unsubscribe anytime, and I’ll respect that choice immediately.

Security, troubleshooting, and preventing misuse are part of this, too. I use data to protect the site and the people who visit it.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device to remember preferences and help pages function. I use essential cookies for basic features and optional analytics cookies to understand what helps you most.

You can control cookies in your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect certain features, but the site should remain readable and accessible.

If you want the deeper breakdown of types and durations, see the Cookies Policy on this site.

Advertising and Analytics Partners

To keep Wara Media sustainable, I may work with trusted analytics and advertising providers. They can set their own cookies or read device signals to measure performance and, where applicable, to show relevant ads.

I do not sell or share your personal information as those terms are defined by many privacy laws. If that ever changes, I will update this policy and give you a clear way to opt out.

AI-Assisted Creation Transparency

I sometimes use AI tools to draft or edit content and to generate illustrations. A human (me) reviews and approves everything before it appears here.

I don’t feed your private messages or identifiable details into those tools without a clear reason and your consent. When I analyze site usage, I use aggregated or minimized data wherever possible.

Your Choices and Rights

You can request access to the personal information you’ve shared, ask for corrections, or ask me to delete it—subject to any legal obligations to keep records for a time.

You can withdraw consent for newsletters at any point. I honor unsubscribe requests quickly and in good faith.

If your region grants additional rights (like data portability, objection to certain processing, or restrictions on automated decisions), you can exercise them here. I also respect recognized browser-level signals, such as Global Privacy Control, where applicable.

To make a request, contact me using the details at the end of this page and describe what you need. I may ask for verification to protect your data from unauthorized access.

Data Retention

I keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described here—running the site, communicating with you, meeting legal or accounting requirements—and then I delete or de-identify it.

Retention times vary by data type. For example, messages may be kept long enough to resolve your request, while analytics data may be stored in aggregate for trend insights.

Security

No website can promise perfect security, but I use reasonable safeguards to protect your information—technical, organizational, and practical steps designed for a small, independent publication.

If I ever discover a significant risk to your data, I will investigate promptly and, when required, notify the appropriate parties.

Children’s Privacy

Wara Media is designed for a general audience and does not target children. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the age required by local law).

If you believe a child has provided personal information here, please reach out so I can review and remove it where appropriate.

International Transfers

Depending on where you’re located, your information may be processed in a different country with different privacy protections. Wherever data travels, I handle it with care and aim to apply consistent protection.

By using the site, you understand that your information may be transferred, processed, and stored outside your home country.

Other Sites and Embedded Content

Sometimes I reference other websites or embed media (for example, a video or a map). Those services have their own privacy practices, and their cookies or tracking are governed by their policies.

Before you interact with embedded features or follow a reference, consider reviewing the provider’s privacy information to make sure it fits your comfort level.

Changes to This Policy

When I update this policy, I’ll change the date near the top and explain the changes in clear language. Significant changes that affect your rights will be highlighted more visibly.

Your continued use of Wara Media after an update means you accept the revised terms, so please check back when something important shifts.

Contact

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about privacy on Wara Media, I’m here to help. Please include enough detail so I can respond accurately and safely via our contact page.