This policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit or interact with the Your Penguin website. It is provided for general information only and is not legal advice.

1. Who we are
   Website: Your Penguin
   Owner/Data Controller: Yeganeh
   Contact (privacy inquiries): Yeganehvibe@gmail.com

2. What we collect

• Information you provide (e.g., name, email) when subscribing to the newsletter, sending messages, or leaving comments (if enabled).

• Usage data (e.g., pages viewed, time on page, approximate location, device/browser info) collected via cookies and similar technologies.

• Interactions with embedded content (e.g., YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter, Spotify). These services may collect data under their own policies.

3. Why we collect it (purposes)

• Operate and maintain the site, deliver content, and improve performance.

• Analyze traffic and understand audience interests.

• Communicate with you (newsletters, responses to inquiries).

• Prevent fraud, spam, and abuse; keep the site secure.

• Comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal bases (EEA/UK GDPR)

• Consent: non-essential cookies, analytics, marketing emails.

• Legitimate interests: running and securing the site, audience measurement (where appropriate and proportionate).

• Contract: providing requested subscriptions/services.

• Legal obligation: record-keeping, responding to lawful requests.

5. Cookies and similar technologies
   We use:

• Strictly necessary cookies for core site functions.

• Analytics cookies for audience measurement (e.g., Google Analytics or similar).

• Functional/embedded cookies to enable media and social embeds.

• Advertising cookies (if enabled) for personalization and measurement.
  You can control cookies via browser settings and, where required, our consent banner. See our Cookie Notice if available: [COOKIE_POLICY_URL].

6. Tools we may use

• Analytics: [ANALYTICS_TOOL, e.g., Google Analytics]. May process IP address (possibly truncated/anonymized), device info, and on-site actions.

• Email marketing: [EMAIL_SERVICE, e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit] to manage newsletters; stores your email and engagement (opens/clicks).

• Anti-spam/security: [SECURITY_TOOL, e.g., Akismet, Cloudflare] may process IP address, user-agent, and activity to block abuse.

• Hosting/CDN and site operations providers as needed.

7. Sharing your information
   We share information with service providers (hosting, analytics, email, security) under contracts that limit their use of your data, and with legal/compliance recipients when required. We do not sell personal information. If any advertising technology we use is deemed “selling” or “sharing” under certain laws, we will provide an opt-out mechanism.

8. International transfers
   Your data may be processed outside your country. Where required, we use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or rely on consent or other permitted transfer mechanisms.

9. Data retention

• Contact form messages: up to 12 months after resolution, unless needed longer for legal reasons.

• Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe or your account is inactive for an extended period.

• Analytics data: typically 14–26 months (tool-dependent).

• Security/anti-abuse data: as long as necessary to protect the site.
  We may retain data longer when required by law or to establish/defend legal claims.

10. Your rights
    Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of your personal data; restrict or object to certain processing; and withdraw consent at any time. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. To exercise these rights, contact: Yeganehvibe@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity.

11. CCPA/CPRA (California)
    California residents have the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of the sale/share of personal information, and the right to non-discrimination. To make a request or opt out, email Yeganehvibe@gmail.com. We do not knowingly sell or share personal information of consumers under 16.

12. Children’s privacy
    Our site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

13. Social media and third-party content
    Our pages may include links or embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Instagram/TikTok posts). These third parties may collect data about you under their own policies. We encourage you to review their privacy notices.

14. Security
    We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

15. Do Not Track
    Your browser may send a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. We currently do not respond to DNT signals. Use our cookie controls (where offered) and your browser settings to manage tracking.

16. Changes to this policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted here with a new effective date.

17. Contact us
    For questions or requests about this policy, contact: Yeganehvibe@gmail.com.