Last updated: 3 Feb 2025
Below you will find clear details about what belledecouture.com (“site,” “we,” “us”) does with any personal information it may collect when you read, comment on, or subscribe to our lifestyle content.
1. Quick Table of Contents
| Section | What you will learn |
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| 2 | The people behind the site |
| 3 | The kinds of data we collect |
| 4 | Cookies in plain words |
| 5 | Why we need the data |
| 6 | When we share data |
| 7 | Your choices and rights |
| 8 | Extra notes for EU/UK visitors |
| 9 | Extra notes for California visitors |
| 10 | How long we keep data |
| 11 | Keeping data safe |
| 12 | Children’s privacy |
| 13 | Links to other sites |
| 14 | Future changes |
| 15 | How to reach us |
2. Who runs this site?
Belle de Couture is a personal lifestyle blog focused on fashion, home style, travel tips, and family life.
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Email: [email protected]
3. What data do we collect?
| Source | Examples | Why we keep it |
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| You type it in | Name, email, comment text, messages sent through the contact page | To post your comment, answer questions, or send newsletters you asked for |
| Automatic logs | IP address, browser type, time on each page | To see which posts are popular, fix errors, and block spam |
| Cookies | A small text file on your device (see next section) | To remember your settings and count visits |
We never ask for credit-card numbers or government ID.
4. Cookies explained
A cookie is a tiny file that helps the site remember you. It may:
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keep you signed in (if you open an account)
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save your choice of dark or light mode
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tell us which articles are often read
You can block cookies in your browser. Most of the site will still work.
5. How do we use the data?
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Show pages so they fit your screen and language
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Post and manage comments
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Send email updates if you agreed to them (you can stop at any time)
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Measure traffic so we can plan future articles
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Guard against spam and hacking attempts
We do not sell or rent your data.
6. When do we share data?
We share the least amount needed with:
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Hosting company – keeps the site online
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Email service – sends newsletters you requested
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Analytics tool – gives us visitor numbers only, not full names
Each partner must keep the data safe and use it only to help us run this site.
7. Your choices and rights
You may have the right to:
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See the personal data we hold about you
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Ask us to correct wrong details
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Ask us to erase data we no longer need
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Object to certain uses of your data
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Get a copy of your data in a common file format
Email [email protected] and we will reply within 30 days.
8. Visitors in the EU or UK
We rely on these legal bases:
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Consent – for newsletters and optional cookies
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Legitimate interest – to run, protect, and improve the site
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Legal obligation – if the law tells us to keep certain records
You may also complain to your local data-protection authority.
9. Visitors in California (CCPA)
California residents can ask us:
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What categories of personal information we hold
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How we use and share that information
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To delete personal information (with some limits)
Send your request to [email protected]. We will not treat you differently if you use these rights.
10. How long do we keep data?
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the reasons above or as long as the law requires. When no longer needed, we delete it or remove anything that could link it to you.
11. How we protect data
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Secure (HTTPS) connection on all pages
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Strong passwords and two-factor login for site editors
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Regular software updates and security scans
No system can promise 100 percent safety, but we work to guard your data as best we can.
12. Children
This site is not directed to kids under 13. If you believe a child has sent us personal data, email us so we can remove it.
13. Links to other sites
Posts may link to shops or other blogs. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Check their own policies if you visit them.
14. Changes to this notice
We may update this page. A new date at the top will show when changes take effect. If the changes are big, we will also note them in a banner or email.
15. Contact us
Email [email protected] for any questions about this policy or your personal data. We aim to respond within two business days.
