Privacy Policy

Welcome to Pathlins ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the data we collect and how it is used.

Information you provide — We may collect your name and email address when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Leave a comment on an article
• Contact us via email or a contact form

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily provide it.

Automatically collected information — When you visit Pathlins we may automatically collect:

• Device & browser type
• Pages viewed and time spent on site
• IP address (for analytics and security)
• Cookies to improve your experience
• Aggregated analytics data via tools like Google Analytics

We use the data we collect to:

• Improve website content and performance
• Respond to your inquiries and comments
• Send newsletters and updates (only if you subscribed)
• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
• Prevent spam, abuse, and security threats

Pathlins uses cookies to remember your preferences, analyse traffic, and serve relevant content. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.

We may use the following third-party services, each with its own privacy policy:

• Google Analytics — site performance measurement
• Google AdSense (if enabled) — personalised advertising
• Email providers — newsletter delivery
• Hosting providers — site infrastructure

These providers handle data in accordance with their own terms. We encourage you to review their policies.

If you leave a comment, we may store your name, email, and IP address to prevent spam and moderate content. We reserve the right to remove comments that are abusive, defamatory, or otherwise inappropriate.

We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption on all connections
• Secure, access-controlled servers
• Minimal collection — we only keep what we need

No system is 100% secure. While we do our best to protect your data, use the site at your own discretion.

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@pathlins.com.

Pathlins is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently done so, please contact us immediately.

Your data may be processed in countries outside your own. By using Pathlins, you consent to this transfer and processing.

We respect applicable privacy laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data at any time.

Pathlins links to external websites for reference. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their policies before sharing any personal data.

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of Pathlins after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. Significant changes will be noted at the top of this page.