Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2/28/2026

Melanin Diaries respects your privacy. This website is a personal blog created to share thoughts, experiences, and interests. This policy explains what information may be collected and how it is used.

Information I Provide

If you leave a comment, subscribe to the newsletter, or contact me through a form, you may provide personal information such as your name and email address. This information is only used to respond to you or send the updates you signed up for. I do not sell or trade your personal information.

Email Newsletter

If you subscribe to the Melanin Diaries newsletter, you may receive emails about new posts, updates, or related content. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.

Newsletter sign-ups are managed through WPForms and email delivery is handled through WP Mail SMTP. These services may process your information in order to deliver emails properly.

Information Collected Automatically

This website is hosted on Bluehost and built using WordPress. Like most websites, it may automatically collect certain non-personal information such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visit

This information may be collected through cookies or basic analytics tools to improve the website experience.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help the website function properly. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Third-Party Links

This site may contain links to external websites. Once you leave Melanin Diaries, I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Comments

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be stored. Your email address will not be publicly displayed.

Data Protection

I take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no online transmission is 100% secure.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated as needed. Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept those changes.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact me at: [email protected]