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Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information at pierceing.com.
Your privacy matters. This policy explains what information pierceing.com collects, why we collect it, and how we protect it. We keep it simple because we believe privacy policies should be readable, not just legally compliant.
Who We Are
pierceing.com is a body piercing educational website operated by Sofía Perez. Our website address is https://pierceing.com. We do not sell products. We publish free piercing guides, aftercare information, and educational content.
If you have questions about this policy, contact us at hello@pierceing.com.
What Information We Collect
Contact Form Submissions
When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list unless you explicitly opt in.
Comments
If you leave a comment on an article, we collect the data shown in the comment form (name, email, website URL) plus your IP address and browser user agent string. Your email address is never displayed publicly.
Cookies
We use essential cookies for website functionality and analytics cookies (via Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized — we cannot identify individual visitors. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymized usage data including pages visited, time on site, device type, general geographic region, and referral source. This data helps us understand which guides are most useful and where to focus our efforts. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes only:
| Information | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Contact form data | Respond to your inquiry | Deleted after 12 months or upon request |
| Comment data | Display your comment on the article | Stored indefinitely unless you request removal |
| Cookies | Website functionality and analytics | Session cookies expire on browser close; analytics cookies expire after 14 months |
| Analytics data | Understand site usage to improve content | Aggregated data retained for 26 months |
What we never do: We never sell your personal information. We never share your email with third parties. We never send unsolicited marketing emails. We never use your data for advertising purposes.
Third-Party Services
pierceing.com uses the following third-party services that may process data:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Anonymous site usage analytics | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google Fonts | Typography rendering | Google Fonts Privacy |
| Cloudflare | CDN and security | Cloudflare Privacy Policy |
| WordPress.org | Content management system | WordPress Privacy Policy |
| Facebook (Meta) | Community group and page | Meta Privacy Policy |
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access Your Data
Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you. We will respond within 30 days.
Correct Your Data
Request corrections to any inaccurate personal information we hold.
Delete Your Data
Request deletion of your personal data. We will comply within 30 days unless we have a legal obligation to retain it.
Export Your Data
Request your data in a portable, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@pierceing.com.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption across the entire site, secure hosting with daily backups, and access controls limiting who can view personal data. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
pierceing.com is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@pierceing.com and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of pierceing.com after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: hello@pierceing.com
Website: pierceing.com/contact