Last Updated: August 9, 2025
Welcome to Core Brilliance (the “Site”), located at https://corebrilliance.blog.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This combined Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your data, and how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
By using this Site, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect:
A. Information You Provide
- Name, email address, or other details when you contact us, leave a comment, or subscribe to updates.
B. Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, operating system, pages you visit, and referring URLs.
- Cookies and similar technologies to analyze traffic, remember preferences, and serve advertisements.
C. Information from Third Parties
- Our advertising partners (including WordAds and their demand partners) may collect data to serve personalized ads.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
- Personalize your browsing experience.
- Serve and measure relevant advertisements.
- Respond to inquiries and comments.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our Site. We use them for:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for site operation and basic functions.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., WordPress.com Stats).
- Advertising Cookies: Used by WordAds and partners to deliver personalized ads.
- Functionality Cookies: Remember preferences to enhance your experience.
Third-Party Cookies
Our ad networks and analytics providers may set cookies to collect information about your visits to this and other sites to deliver relevant ads.
Your Choices
You can:
- Adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies.
- Use the consent widget (if available) to change your cookie settings at any time.
Note: Blocking cookies may limit some features of the Site.
4. Advertising and Data Sharing
We use WordAds, operated by Automattic, to display advertisements.
- These ads may be personalized based on your browsing behavior and location.
- Under California law (CCPA/CPRA), this may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information.
We may also share limited data with:
- Analytics providers (e.g., WordPress.com Stats)
- Service providers who help run the Site
- Legal authorities when required by law
We do not sell your personal information outside the scope of advertising purposes.
5. Your Privacy Rights
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):
- Right to know what personal data we collect and how we use it
- Right to delete personal data (subject to certain exceptions)
- Right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal data
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
EU/UK Residents (GDPR):
- Right to access, correct, or delete your data
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent
6. How to Opt Out of Personalized Ads
To opt out of personalized advertising, please use the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link available on this site’s footer or other visible locations.
You may also adjust your browser or device settings to block cookies.
Note: The opt-out link is shown only to visitors from certain regions, such as California, as determined by IP address.
7. Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described here, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
8. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with the updated “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this policy, you can contact us at:
📧 rachel.corebrilliance@gmail.com
