This Privacy Policy explains how SomaticGround.com collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this site. We’ve tried to write this in plain English rather than legalese.
Who we are
SomaticGround.com is an independent content website covering nervous system health, conscious relationships, and somatic wellness. Our contact email is hello@somaticground.com.
What information we collect
Information you give us voluntarily
If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect the name and email address you provide, along with the content of your message. We use this only to respond to your enquiry.
If we add an email newsletter in the future, we will collect your email address if you choose to subscribe. You will always be able to unsubscribe.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, SomaticGround.com collects some information automatically when you visit. This includes:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on them
- Referring website (how you found us)
This information is collected through Google Analytics, a third-party analytics service provided by Google LLC. We use it to understand how people find and use the site so we can improve our content. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this data. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. SomaticGround.com uses cookies in the following ways:
Analytics cookies — set by Google Analytics to track site usage as described above.
Functional cookies — set by WordPress to keep the site running properly. These do not collect personal information.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the site function.
Affiliate links and third-party sites
SomaticGround.com contains affiliate links to third-party websites including Amazon.com and others. When you click an affiliate link, you will be taken to a third-party website. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.
Clicking an affiliate link may allow third parties to set their own cookies on your device.
For more information about our affiliate relationships, see our Affiliate Disclosure page.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Understand how visitors find and use SomaticGround.com
- Improve the content and structure of the site
- Respond to enquiries you send us
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data retention
If you contact us by email, we retain your message for as long as is reasonably necessary to respond and follow up. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics’ standard retention settings.
Your rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you. To make a request, contact us at hello@somaticground.com and we will respond within 30 days.
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Children’s privacy
SomaticGround.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@somaticground.com.