1. Who we are

Our website address is: https://1001thingsilearned.com

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

2. What Personal Data We Collect & Why

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to detect spam. An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to check if you use their service. The Gravatar privacy policy is available here. After comment approval, your profile picture (if any) is publicly visible.

Newsletter & Contact Forms

If you sign up for our newsletter or use our contact forms, we collect your name, email address, and any information you provide. We use MailPoet for email marketing. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Some cookies are essential for site functionality, while others help us analyze traffic (Google Analytics) or remember your preferences (e.g., comments). You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our use of cookies.

Analytics & Third-Party Services

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data on visitor behavior (e.g., page views, time on site). Google’s privacy policy is available here

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Legal Compliance – When required by law (e.g., security measures, data protection).
• Consent – When you sign up for our newsletter, submit forms, or accept cookies.
• Legitimate Interest – To analyze traffic, prevent spam, and secure our site.
• Contractual Obligation – When responding to inquiries or providing requested services.

4. How Long We Retain Your Data

• Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely for spam detection.
• Contact form submissions are stored for up to 12 months.
• Newsletter subscribers’ data is stored until you unsubscribe.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

• Access your data and receive a copy of the information we hold.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
• Object to data processing or request data portability.
• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters).

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@1001thingsilearned.com.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

• Google Analytics (anonymized tracking).
• MailPoet (email newsletter management).
• Spam detection services (comments & security).

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

7. Where Your Data Is Sent

Your data may be processed outside the EU/EEA (e.g., Google services in the US). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Please review it regularly.

9. Contact Information

For any questions or data requests, please contact:

📧 info@1001thingsilearned.com
📍 Stephan Stauffer Solutions LLC-FZ, PO Box 487177, Dubai / United Arab Emirates