Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 03/03/2025
At Rambling Thoughts, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We do not collect any personal information from visitors of our website unless it is voluntarily provided through the contact form. The only information we may collect through the contact form includes:
- Email Address
This information is used solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiries or requests submitted through the contact form. We will not share, sell, or distribute this information to any third parties.
2. Disqus Comments
We use Disqus as a third-party commenting platform for our blog. When you engage with the Disqus comment section, Disqus may collect the following information:
- Name (if provided)
- Email address
- IP Address
- Browser and device information
Disqus uses cookies and other tracking technologies to support user authentication and improve the commenting experience. For more details on how Disqus handles your information, please review the Disqus Privacy Policy.
3. Discord Widget (WidgetBot.io)
We use a Discord widget provided by WidgetBot.io to allow visitors to interact with our Discord server directly from the website. When you interact with this widget, WidgetBot.io may collect certain data, including:
- Your IP Address
- Browser and device information
- Interaction data (such as messages sent through the widget)
- Email Address
- Social Media Profiles
- Website Address
This data is used to facilitate real-time communication through the widget. For complete information, please refer to their Privacy Policy.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve the functionality of the site. You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.
Additionally, WidgetBot.io may set cookies through the embedded Discord widget. These include:
- Essential cookies for authentication and service operation
- Performance cookies for diagnosing user experience issues
- Functionality cookies to store preferences such as language and display settings
WidgetBot.io does not use advertising or targeting cookies. You can learn more by reviewing their Cookie Policy.
5. Third-Party Services
We integrate with third-party services for enhanced interactivity. These services operate under their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them:
6. User Rights & Controls
We do not store personal data beyond what is submitted via the contact form. If you have submitted your email address via the contact form and would like to request its deletion, please contact us directly.
For data collected through Disqus or WidgetBot.io, please refer to their respective policies to learn how to manage, access, or delete your information.
7. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect any contact form submissions from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, we do not store sensitive personal data and cannot guarantee the security of third-party services such as Disqus or WidgetBot.io.
8. Compliance
We are not subject to regulatory frameworks such as the GDPR or CCPA. Nonetheless, we are committed to maintaining transparency, respecting user privacy, and promoting responsible data practices across all site functionalities.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy or wish to remove your contact form submission, please email us on our Contact Page.