Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy – Scent Chronicles

This Privacy Policy explains how Scent Chronicles (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit https://scentchronicles.com, interact with our content, or contact us. We are committed to treating your data with care and transparency so that you can enjoy our fragrance reviews and guides with confidence.

1. About This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to Scent Chronicles and all services provided through our website, including editorial articles, fragrance reviews, guides, and email communications. By using the site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Name and email address when you subscribe to a newsletter or contact us.
  • Information you include when you submit questions, feedback, or collaboration requests.

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit Scent Chronicles, certain information is collected automatically. This may include:

  • IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and language preferences.
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring pages, and other usage statistics.

This information helps us understand how visitors use the site and allows us to improve performance, layout, and content.

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to support essential website functionality, remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and measure the performance of content, ads, and affiliate links. You can manage cookies through your browser settings at any time.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected through this Privacy Policy for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve Scent Chronicles and its features.
  • To respond to your messages, questions, and collaboration requests.
  • To send optional newsletters and updates, where you have chosen to subscribe.
  • To analyze performance, understand readership trends, and improve our editorial content.
  • To display relevant advertising and track affiliate performance in a privacy-respectful way.

4. Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising

4.1 Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function; others are used for analytics, personalization, or advertising. You can disable or delete cookies in your browser, but parts of the site may not function correctly if essential cookies are blocked.

4.2 Analytics

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with Scent Chronicles. These services collect information such as page views, time on site, and general location. Data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. You can learn more about Google’s data practices and opt out via the Google Analytics opt-out tools.

4.3 Advertising and Affiliate Tracking

Scent Chronicles displays advertising and uses affiliate links, including programs such as Google AdSense, Amazon Associates, and FragranceNet via Rakuten. These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Serve relevant ads based on your visits to this and other websites.
  • Measure ad and affiliate performance, such as clicks and sales generated.

These cookies do not give us direct access to your personal identity. Any data used by advertising and affiliate partners is handled according to their own privacy policies.

5. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Privacy Policy covers only Scent Chronicles. We may link to other websites, shops, or resources for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

6. GDPR Privacy Rights (EEA and UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you may have certain rights under data protection law. Subject to applicable law, these rights can include:

  • The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • The right to request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
  • The right to restrict or object to certain types of processing.
  • The right to data portability, where technically feasible.
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time when processing is based on consent.

To exercise any GDPR rights related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email at contact@scentchronicles.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

7. CCPA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may provide you with certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to know what categories of personal information we collect and how we use it.
  • The right to request access to the specific pieces of personal information we hold about you.
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, if applicable.

We do not knowingly sell personal information in the sense defined by the CCPA. If you have any questions about your CCPA rights or would like to submit a request related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@scentchronicles.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The exact retention period may vary depending on the type of data and the context in which it was collected.

9. How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to help safeguard your personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

Scent Chronicles is intended for adults and fragrance enthusiasts who are at least 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so that we can delete it as required by law.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of the page. In some cases, we may provide additional notice, such as a brief announcement on the website.

12. Contacting Scent Chronicles About This Privacy Policy

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, you can reach us at:

We will do our best to respond within a reasonable time and to address your concerns in a fair and transparent way.