Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies only to the Dare to Think, a writing Blog located at http://www.daretothink.online (the "Blog"). If YOU do not accept this Privacy Policy, YOU must not use the "Blog". IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS PRIVACY POLICY, THEN YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE "BLOG" AND YOU MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.
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USE OF YOUR INFORMATION
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By using this "Blog", YOU agree that "we" may collect, hold, process and use YOUR information (including personal information) for the purpose of providing YOU with the "Blog" services and developing "our" website which includes (without limitation):
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Personalising YOUR visits to the "Blog" and developing the design and style of the "Blog" to improve the services provided to YOU;
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Contacting YOU if YOU have not finalised YOUR subscription to follow up or to see if there was a problem with YOUR use of the "Blog";
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Informing YOU about the latest changes to the "Blog" that YOU might find interesting;
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Reader service and support;
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Communicating (and personalising such communication) with YOU via email or any other means available to us;
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Enabling YOU to share "our" content with others e.g. using 'Share this' functionality, when applicable;
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Conducting market research; and/or
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Carrying out technical and statistical analysis to measure the performance of "our" services and the "Blog".
COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
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"We" respect all laws that apply to "our" website, and this includes the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As part of "our" commitment to GDPR compliance, "we" have updated "our" Privacy Policy. If YOU are an individual in the European Economic Area (EEA), "we" collect and process information about YOU only where "we" have a legal basis for doing so under applicable EU laws.
"We" collect and use YOUR information only where:
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"We" need it to provide YOU access and functions on the "Blog";
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It satisfies a legitimate interest (which is not overridden by YOUR data protection interests), such as for research and development, to market and promote the "Blog" and to protect "our" legal rights and interests;
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YOU give "us" consent to do so for a specific purpose;
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Or "we" need to process YOUR data to comply with a legal obligation;
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"We" do not share personal information with any other parts.
If YOU have consented to "our" use of information about YOU for a specific purpose, YOU have the right to change YOUR mind at any time, but this will not affect any processing that has already taken place. Where "we" are using YOUR information because "we" have a legitimate interest to do so, YOU have the right to object to that use though, in some cases, this may mean no longer using the "Blog". If YOU wish to submit a subject access request or a request for erasure, please contact us.
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UNSUBSCRIBING FROM EMAILS
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When a Reader requests for submitting YOUR email address in order to receive newsletter from Dare to Think content, YOU will be automatically opted in for marketing (content, editorial and promotional) "Blog" emails. If YOU wish to unsubscribe from marketing emails please click on unsubscribe link in the email or contact us.
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USE OF COOKIES
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In addition to personal information YOU provide, "we" may also collect information about YOU automatically when YOU visit the "Blog" or access content in "our" electronic communications with YOU.
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The collection of information may involve the use of cookies. A cookie is a small text file that is placed on YOUR computer's hard drive by YOUR browser. Cookies allow "us" to identify YOUR computer and find out details about YOUR visit and browsing habits so that "we" can offer YOU a more personalised experience and manage, monitor and improve services.
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Most internet browsers accept cookies automatically but usually YOU can alter the settings of YOUR browser to erase cookies or prevent automatic acceptance if YOU prefer. If YOU choose not to receive "our" cookies, YOU may not be able to use some of the core features of the "Blog".
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The information collected by cookies is not tied to YOUR contact details (such as YOUR name or email address), it only includes general information about YOUR computer settings, YOUR connection to the internet e.g. operating system and "Blog", IP address, YOUR browsing patterns and timings of browsing on the "Blog" and geographical location.
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The COOKIES "we" use on "our" online "Blog" are:
ESSENTIALS COOKIES: for "us" to provide YOU with a service, such as communication between YOUR browser and "our" website. YOU may not be able to use "our" website without those cookies.
FUNCTIONALITY COOKIES: enable YOU to browse "our" online services and use features such as subscription, , comments, contact request page.
ANALYTICS COOKIES: used to measure and analyse how "our" visitors use "our" online services. For example: counting the number of people visiting "our" "website or using a particular feature. This allows us to continuously improve "our" online "Blog" and YOUR experience.
THIRD-PARTY COOKIES: some of the cookies described above are stored on YOUR machine by third parties when YOU use "our" online services. "we" have no control over these cookies or how the third parties use them. They are used to allow third parties to provide a service to us, for example analytics. For more information on these cookies please refer to the detail below. Please see the individual third party's Privacy Policy for information on how to disable specific cookies. Third-Party type of cookies:
Social Sharing - This cookie is used to allow sharing between "our" "Blog" and Instagram and LinkedIn.
Wix.com "website Functionality - "we" use this technology to monitor the performance and security of "our" "website operations.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
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If "we" change this Privacy Policy, "we" will post the revised privacy policy here with an updated effective date. If "we" make significant changes to the Privacy Policy, "we" may also notify YOU by other means such as sending an email or posting a notice on "our" home page.
Last revised: January 2025.