PRIVACY POLICY Somewhere I Kept You
Effective Date: March 14, 2026 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Website: somewhereikeptyou.blogspot.com Owner: Shreya Zade, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India Contact: hello@somewhereikeptyou.com
1. Introduction
Welcome to Somewhere I Kept You, a personal blog about love, loss, healing, and the emotions we carry quietly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information this blog collects from visitors, how it is used, and how your privacy is protected. By visiting and using this website, you agree to the terms described in this policy.
If you have any questions, you can always reach me at hello@somewhereikeptyou.com
2. Information This Blog Collects
A. Information You Give Voluntarily
When you interact with this blog, you may choose to share personal information, such as
- Your name and email address if you subscribe to the newsletter or fill out the contact form
- Comments you leave on blog posts
- Any messages you send through the contact page
This information is only used to respond to you or send you content you asked for. It is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing.
B. Information Collected Automatically
Like all websites, this blog may automatically collect certain technical data when you visit, including
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- The pages you visit on this blog and how long you spend on them
- The website that referred you here
- Your device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
This data is collected through Google Analytics and is used only to understand how readers find and use the blog, so I can improve it.
3. Google Analytics
This blog uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to track visitor behaviour anonymously. The data collected helps us understand things like
- How many people visit the blog
- Which posts are most read
- What country are readers from
- How long do people spend reading
No personally identifiable information is shared with Google Analytics. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
4. Google AdSense & Advertising
This blog uses Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google LLC. Google AdSense may display personalised advertisements to visitors based on their prior browsing history and interests.
What this means for you:
- Google may place cookies on your device to show you relevant ads
- These cookies track your browsing across websites that use Google's ad services
- AdSense does not give Google access to any personal information you share with this blog (like your email address)
How to control ad personalisation: You can opt out of personalised advertising at any time by visiting the following: 👉 Google Ads Settings
You can also opt out of third-party advertising cookies by visiting the following: 👉 www.aboutads.info/choices 👉 www.youronlinechoices.com (for EU visitors)
For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use its services, visit: 👉 policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
5. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. This blog uses the following types of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Set By |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics cookies | Track page views and visitor behaviour anonymously | Google Analytics |
| Advertising cookies | Serve relevant ads based on browsing history | Google AdSense |
| Functional cookies | Remember basic site preferences | Blogger/Google |
| Session cookies | Maintain basic site functionality during your visit | Blogger/Google |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the blog function.
How to manage cookies in your browser:
6. Email Newsletter
If you choose to subscribe to the Somewhere I Kept You newsletter, your email address will be stored securely using a third-party email marketing service (currently MailerLite).
By subscribing, you agree to:
- Receive occasional emails from Shreya Zade about new blog posts, letters, and updates
- The storage of your email address in MailerLite's systems
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email. Your email will be permanently removed from the list within 24–48 hours.
MailerLite's Privacy Policy can be found at mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy.
7. Affiliate Links
This blog may contain affiliate links primarily through programs like Amazon Associates. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, this blog may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate links will always be clearly disclosed near the content where they appear. I only recommend products and books that I genuinely believe are helpful or meaningful.
8. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Some posts on this blog may include embedded content such as YouTube videos or social media posts. Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited those websites directly, and they may collect data or use cookies independently according to their own privacy policies.
9. Third-Party Links
This blog may contain links to external websites. Once you leave Somewhere I Kept You, this privacy policy no longer applies. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites, and I encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
10. Children's Privacy
This blog is not intended for children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information on this blog, please contact me at hello@somewhereikeptyou.com, and I will remove it promptly.
11. Data Security
I take reasonable steps to protect any personal information shared through this blog. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While I strive to use appropriate safeguards, I cannot guarantee the absolute security of any data transmitted to or from this blog.
12. Your Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access request a copy of the personal data this blog holds about you
- The right to correction requests that inaccurate data be corrected
- The right to deletion requests that your personal data be deleted
- Right to withdraw consent for email subscriptions and unsubscribe at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email me at hello@somewhereikeptyou.com.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the blog, the addition of new services, or changes in applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top.
I encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of this blog after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please reach out:
Somewhere I Kept You
📧 hello@somewhereikeptyou.com
🌐 somewhereikeptyou.com
📍 Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
This Privacy Policy was last reviewed and updated on March 14, 2026.