Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to Soondus Maria. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit Soondus Maria, how that information may be used, and the choices available to you.
Who I am
Soondus Maria is the owner and operator of this website.
Website: https://soondusmaria.com
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can contact me at hello@soondusmaria.com.
Comments
When you leave a comment on the website, the information you enter in the comment form is collected, along with your IP address and browser user agent string. This information may be used to help detect and prevent spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. After your comment is approved, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment if you have a Gravatar associated with your email address.
Gravatar is operated by Automattic. You can review Automattic’s privacy policy on its website.
Comment Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may choose to allow your name, email address, and website to be saved in cookies on your browser. These cookies are intended for your convenience so that you do not have to re-enter your information when leaving another comment.
You can choose whether to allow these cookies through the opt-in option provided with the comment form.
Media
Visitors cannot upload media or other files to this website.
Images and other media published on Soondus Maria may contain information embedded in the file, such as metadata. I make reasonable efforts to avoid unnecessarily publishing sensitive location information contained in media files.
Cookies
Soondus Maria uses cookies and similar technologies that may be necessary for the website to function properly, remember visitor preferences, support comments, measure website traffic, or provide other website functionality.
Third-party services used on the website may also place their own cookies or collect information about visitors. The types of cookies and information collected may vary depending on the services and features used on the website.
Analytics
Soondus Maria uses analytics tools, including MonsterInsights, to understand how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited and how visitors interact with the site.
Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, browser or device information, pages visited, referring website, approximate location, and other usage information.
Analytics information is used to understand website traffic, improve the website, and better understand what content is useful to visitors.
Email Newsletter
If you choose to subscribe to the Soondus Maria email newsletter, you provide your email address and may provide your name or other information requested through the signup form.
The newsletter is delivered using Kit, an email marketing service. Kit processes subscriber information on my behalf in order to provide email delivery, subscriber management, and related services.
Your information may be used to send you newsletters, updates, and other emails that you have requested or consented to receive.
You may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the emails you receive. You may also contact me if you would like assistance with your subscription or personal information.
Kit’s handling of subscriber information is governed by its own privacy practices and its Data Processing Addendum for creators.
Contact
If you contact me through the email address on this website, I may collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
This information is used to respond to your inquiry and is not used for purposes unrelated to your communication unless otherwise stated or required by law.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles and pages on Soondus Maria may include embedded content from third-party websites, such as YouTube videos, images, or other media.
Embedded content from other websites may behave in the same way as if you had visited the third-party website directly. These third parties may collect information about you, use cookies or other tracking technologies, and monitor your interaction with their embedded content.
Your interactions with third-party services are subject to the privacy policies of those services.
Third-Party Links
Soondus Maria may contain links to third-party websites and services, including Amazon, YouTube, Kit, and other websites.
Once you leave Soondus Maria and visit a third-party website, that website’s own privacy policy and terms apply. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Amazon Affiliate Links
Soondus Maria participates in the Amazon Associates Program. Some links to Amazon may be affiliate links through which I may earn a commission if you make a qualifying purchase, at no additional cost to you.
Amazon may collect information about your activity when you follow links to Amazon or interact with Amazon’s website. Any information collected by Amazon is subject to Amazon’s own privacy policy.
For additional information about affiliate relationships, please see the Disclaimer page.
Information You Provide
Soondus Maria does not require visitors to create an account or provide personal information simply to browse the website.
If you voluntarily provide personal information through features such as comments or the email newsletter, that information may be collected and used for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
Comments and their associated information may be retained indefinitely unless they are removed or deletion is otherwise required.
Emails you send me may be kept for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, maintain appropriate records, resolve disputes, and comply with legal obligations.
Newsletter subscriber information is retained by Kit for as long as you remain subscribed or as otherwise necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and Kit’s applicable policies.
Other information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to maintain the website, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and protect the website and its users.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information.
To make a privacy-related request, contact me at hello@soondusmaria.com.
If you are subscribed to the Soondus Maria newsletter, you can also unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in the emails you receive.
Children’s Privacy
Soondus Maria is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information through the website, please contact me so that appropriate steps can be taken.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time as the website, its features, or the services used on the website change.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Last Updated: November 2026