Last updated: January 23rd, 2025
Mindtini (hereinafter “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://mindtini.com (the “Site”). We are committed to respecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process your information when you visit or use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Newsletter & Sign-Up Forms: We may collect personal data such as your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide when you subscribe to our newsletter or sign up for updates.
- Contact Inquiries: If you contact us by email or via any contact form, we collect the personal information you provide in order to respond to your inquiry.
2. Information Collected Automatically
- IP Address and Device Information: Our systems automatically record your IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical information for analytics and security purposes.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking tools (e.g., Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics) to enhance user experience, analyze site performance, and understand how users interact with our Site. Please see Section 5 for more details.
3. AI-Generated Images
Some images on our Site may be generated using artificial intelligence tools. This does not involve the collection or processing of your personal data, but we disclose it here for transparency.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for purposes including but not limited to:
- Providing and Maintaining the Site: Ensuring our Site functions correctly and is presented in the most effective manner.
- Communication: Sending transactional or administrative emails (e.g., to confirm newsletter subscriptions or share updates about our Site).
- Analytics: Understanding user behavior (e.g., which pages are popular), so we can improve our content and user experience.
- Marketing and Newsletters: Sending newsletters or promotional materials if you have subscribed to such communications. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter or by contacting us directly.
- Security and Fraud Prevention: Monitoring and analyzing use of the Site to ensure network and information security and to prevent fraudulent or malicious activities.
3. Third-Party Services
1. Google Analytics & Google Tag Manager
We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to collect anonymous traffic data. These services use cookies to help us analyze how visitors use our Site. Data collected may include your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and timestamps. Google may transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where third parties process information on Google’s behalf.
2. Embedded Content
We may embed content such as YouTube videos or social media widgets. These third parties may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their embedded content. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
3. Email Service Providers
We may use a third-party service provider to manage and deliver newsletter or email communications. Your personal information (such as email address) will be stored and processed by this provider solely for the purpose of sending emails on our behalf.
4. Affiliate Links and Monetization
Our Site may contain affiliate links to third-party websites (e.g., Amazon, iHerb). If you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Any personal data you provide to these external sites is governed by their respective privacy policies. Please review their policies for more information on how they handle your data.
Note: We have a dedicated Legal Disclaimer which includes more details on our affiliate relationships.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data that can be recalled by a web server in the domain that placed them. They enable features such as recognizing you when you return to our Site and allowing us to provide analytics.
2. Types of Cookies Used
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our Site (e.g., to keep you logged in, if applicable).
- Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics and similar tools to collect aggregate information about user interactions.
- Functionality Cookies: Used to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
3. CMS Cookies
Because our Site is built on CMS, certain cookies may be used for session management and to remember user preferences. These typically include session cookies that expire when you close your browser and any CMS-specific authentication cookies if the platform requires user logins (e.g., for authors).
4. Cookie Consent and Control
We do not currently have a formal cookie consent banner or mechanism in place. However, most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. If you choose to disable cookies, you may still browse our Site, but some features might not function properly.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate the Site or provide services on our behalf (e.g., email service providers).
- Legal Compliance: Where required by law, or to respond to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
7. International Users
While our primary audience is in the United States, our content is accessible globally. If you visit our Site from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain certain information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.
9. Security Measures
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information. However, no security system is impenetrable. By using our Site, you acknowledge that the transmission of data online carries inherent risks.
10. Children’s Privacy and Age Restrictions
Our Site is intended only for adults (18 years or older). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child under 18 has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
11. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your information, or object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address listed below.
- Newsletters & Emails: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time by following the “unsubscribe” link provided in the email or by contacting us directly.
- Do Not Track: Our Site does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals.
- Cookies: You can configure your browser to block cookies or notify you when a cookie is being set.
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. The revised Privacy Policy will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will indicate when it was last revised. Continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your consent to the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
For more information, please review our Legal Disclaimer and Terms and Conditions.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us at:
Email: alexander@mindtini.com
(No business address is available at this time as this is a personal blog.)