Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [10/15/25]

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Pinkdotblack.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our blog or interact with our content.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact Information: Name, email address (e.g., when you fill out a contact form or subscribe to our newsletter)
Comments: Information you provide when commenting on blog posts
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, links clicked, time spent on site (collected via cookies, analytics tools like Google Analytics)
Social Media Profiles: If you interact with us via social media plugins
Other Information: Any information you voluntarily provide (e.g., through surveys, forms, or email communication)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Send newsletters or updates (if you opt-in)
Improve our website and content
Monitor and analyze usage and trends
Prevent fraud and ensure site security
Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Enhance user experience
Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
Remember your preferences You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, social media plugins, affiliate links) that collect, process, or store your information. These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

6. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

With service providers who help us operate the blog
If required by law or to protect our rights
With your consent

7. Children’s Privacy

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 so we can remove it.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Opt out of marketing communications
Manage cookie preferences To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@pinkdotblack.com.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at hello@pinkdotblack.com.

Key U.S. Legal Requirements for Blog Privacy Policies:

CalOPPA (California Online Privacy Protection Act): Requires a privacy policy if you collect personal information from California residents. Must disclose what information is collected, how it’s used, and how users can review and make changes.
CCPA/CPRA (California Consumer Privacy Act): If you meet certain thresholds, you must provide additional rights to California residents, including the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information.
COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act): If your blog targets children under 13, you must comply with strict requirements.
General Best Practice: Even if not legally required, a privacy policy builds trust and is required by most third-party services (like Google Analytics, email marketing platforms).