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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy applies to Wavelyn.top (the "Service") provided by Wavelyn ("We", "Us", or "Our"). It explains how We collect, use, and share information about You when You use Our Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

Wavelyn is built as a static editorial website. We are committed to being transparent about what we know and what we do not. We do not ask you to create an account, and we do not sell personal information to third parties.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: We may collect information that can identify You, such as Your name and email address, when You voluntarily provide it — for example, when You contact our editorial desk, submit a story tip or correction, or communicate with us. We only collect what you choose to share.
Usage Information: We automatically collect certain technical information about Your interaction with Our Service, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring URLs, and time spent on pages. This information is typically collected in aggregate and does not identify you personally.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We and our service providers (including hosting and analytics providers) may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to help Our Service function, analyze usage patterns, and remember your preferences. You can control cookies through Your browser settings at any time.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information We collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve Our Service, including troubleshooting and performance optimization.
Communicate with You, including responding to Your inquiries, editorial questions, story tips, and corrections.
Deliver and personalize content based on your reading preferences (if applicable).
Ensure security, prevent fraud, and protect against unauthorized access.
Comply with legal obligations and cooperate with lawful requests from authorities.
Analyze traffic and usage trends to understand which articles and topics are most valued by our readers.

3. Data Processing Details

We believe in being specific about how your data is handled. The following details explain our data processing practices:

Data minimization: We only collect information that is necessary for the operation and improvement of the Service. We do not collect more than we need.
Purpose limitation: Information collected for one purpose (e.g., responding to an email) is not repurposed for an unrelated use (e.g., marketing) without your consent.
Storage and retention: Usage information in server logs is typically retained for a limited period (up to 90 days) and then automatically deleted or anonymized. Personal information you provide voluntarily (e.g., emails to our editorial desk) is retained for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry and for reasonable record-keeping, after which it is deleted.
Data sharing: We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with service providers who help us operate the Service (e.g., web hosting, analytics, email delivery) under contractual obligations to protect your information. These providers are prohibited from using your data for their own purposes.
International transfers: Because our hosting and service providers may be located outside your country of residence, your information may be processed in a different jurisdiction with different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.
External images: Some article imagery is loaded from publicly available third-party image hosts (e.g., Pexels). Those hosts may process a request and log technical data when an image is displayed in your browser. Please review their respective privacy policies for details.
Security measures: We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect Your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and access controls. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share Your information in the following circumstances:

With service providers: We may share information with third-party providers who assist us in operating the Service — such as hosting providers, analytics platforms, and email delivery services. These providers are bound by contractual obligations and may not use your data for unrelated purposes.
As required by law: If required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect Our legal rights, we may disclose information to the extent necessary.
Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, we may transfer information to the acquiring entity, subject to the same protections described in this policy.
With your consent: We may share information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for monetary compensation.

5. Personalized Advertising and Opt-Out

Wavelyn itself does not run behavioral advertising profiles or sell personal data to advertising networks. However, third-party services that we or our content providers use — such as analytics tools, embedded media, or external image hosts — may collect data through cookies or similar technologies for the purpose of delivering personalized content and advertisements on other websites.

You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising from these third parties. The following opt-out links allow you to manage or disable personalization for major advertising platforms:

Google Ad Settings (My Ad Center): Manage or disable personalized ads from Google: https://myadcenter.google.com/personalizationoff
Google Privacy & Terms — Partner Sites: Learn how Google uses data on partner sites: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized ads from NAI member companies: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA participating companies: https://optout.aboutads.info

Additionally, you can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete existing cookies. See your browser's help documentation for instructions.

6. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on Your location and applicable law, You may have certain rights regarding Your personal information, including:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information (also known as the "right to be forgotten").
Restriction: Request that we restrict or limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Portability: Request your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format and, where technically feasible, request that we transmit it to another controller.
Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing or other legitimate-interest-based processing.
Withdraw consent: Withdraw any consent you have previously given at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before the withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically within 30 days).

7. Applicable Data Protection Regulations

We are committed to complying with major data protection regulations worldwide. The following laws apply depending on your location:

European Union & EEA — GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2016/679): If you are located in the European Union or the European Economic Area, you have the rights described in Section 6 of this policy. Our lawful basis for processing includes your consent, our legitimate interests in operating the Service, and compliance with legal obligations. For GDPR-related inquiries, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA) or the Irish Data Protection Commission.
Brazil — LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados, Law No. 13,709/2018): If you are located in Brazil, you have the rights described in Section 6 under the LGPD framework, including the right to confirm the existence of processing, access data, correct data, anonymize or delete data, portability, and revoke consent. For LGPD-related inquiries, you may file a complaint with the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD — Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados).
California, USA — CCPA / CPRA (California Consumer Privacy Act / California Privacy Rights Act): If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and not be discriminated against for exercising your rights. Wavelyn does not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.
United Kingdom — UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018: If you are located in the United Kingdom, your rights are protected under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. For inquiries, you may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Other jurisdictions: If your jurisdiction has specific data protection laws (e.g., Canada's PIPEDA, Australia's Privacy Act, etc.), we will process your data in accordance with those applicable laws. Please contact us if you believe your local data protection rights are not addressed here.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to or intended for children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in the relevant jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Wavelyn, including external image hosts, editorial reference sources, and advertising opt-out tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect Your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include the use of HTTPS encryption for data in transit, access controls, and regular review of our systems. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will post changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

If material changes are made, we will provide a more prominent notice (such as on the homepage or via email if you have provided your email address). Your continued use of the Service after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

A history of significant revisions will be noted below:

September 1, 2026: Comprehensive revision of Privacy Policy with expanded data processing details, regulatory compliance, and personalized advertising opt-out links.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: