Who we are

Our website address is: https://larayba.com.
If you have questions or requests regarding your personal data or this policy, email us at privacy@larayba.com.

What Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Reader Revenue Manager: If you support us via Google Reader Revenue Manager, we collect only the data needed to fulfil your subscription or donation, and as required by Google’s policies.

Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe, we collect your name and email address (via kit.com).

Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.
If you use Gravatar, your anonymized email may be sent to their service (see Automattic’s privacy policy).

Media Uploads: If you upload images, avoid images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from website images.

Cookies: We use cookies to remember your preferences, for login sessions, to save comments, and for analytics. See the Cookies section below for details.

Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect non-personal data about site usage (such as device, location, pages visited, etc.) to improve our website.

Embedded Content: Articles may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media, articles, etc.) which behaves as if you visit those external sites. These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send newsletters or updates you have requested.
• Allow you to leave comments or interact with the site.
• Respond to your enquiries.
• Improve website performance and user experience.
• Meet legal obligations and protect against spam or misuse.
• Fulfil subscriptions or payments (Reader Revenue Manager).

We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone.

Cookies and Tracking

LaRayba.com uses cookies to:

Track site usage through Google Analytics.

Save your preferences (such as remembering your name/email when you comment).

Manage login and session settings.

Cookie details:

Comment cookies last for one year (for your convenience).

Login cookies last for two days (or two weeks if you select “Remember Me”).

Screen option cookies last for one year.

Additional cookies may be set by third-party services or for embedded content.

You can control cookies via your browser settings.

Who We Share Your Data With

If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email.

Comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Your anonymized email may be sent to Gravatar to show a profile image on comments.

How long we retain your data

Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely.

Registered Users: For users that register (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in your user profile. You can see, edit, or delete your information at any time (except username).

Newsletter Subscribers: Your data is kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

What rights you have over your data

You may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.

You may request that we erase any personal data we hold about you (excluding data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes).

To exercise your rights, email privacy@larayba.com.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Data may be processed in the UK or other countries. We comply with relevant data protection laws, including GDPR.

Children’s Privacy

LaRayba.com is suitable for all ages and family-friendly. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us for prompt removal.

Third-Party Services

We use or embed content from third-party providers, including:

• Kit.com (email/newsletter management)
• Google Analytics (site analytics)
• Gravatar (profile images for comments)
• Embedded platforms (e.g., YouTube, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, Google, etc.)

These services have their own privacy policies and may collect data independently. We encourage you to review their policies as needed.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The latest version will always be posted on this page.

Contact

For any privacy-related requests, questions, or concerns, email us at:
privacy@larayba.com