Privacy Policy for sideline.top

Last updated: June 2026

Welcome to sideline.top. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our blog, which publishes articles about Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access or use the site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Form: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any message you submit. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
• Comments: If you leave a comment on an article, we collect your name (or display name), email address, and the content of your comment. Your email address is not publicly displayed.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use essential cookies for site functionality and non-essential cookies for analytics (see Section 3).
• Analytics Data: We use basic analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar) to collect anonymous data about site usage, including pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, and device information. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
• Log Files: Our server automatically collects standard log information, including your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps. This data is used for security, troubleshooting, and site optimization.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries submitted via the contact form.
• To display and manage comments on our blog.
• To improve our content and user experience based on aggregated analytics.
• To ensure the security and integrity of our website.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of use.

We do not use your information for any form of online sales, payment processing, or account creation for purchasing goods or services.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality, such as remembering your cookie preferences.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with our site. This helps us understand which articles are most popular and how to improve our content.
• Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name and email address in cookies for convenience, so you don't have to fill in your details again.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or any commercial tracking purposes.

4. Comments and User-Generated Content

When you leave a comment on sideline.top, we collect the data shown in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture (if using Gravatar) is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

We reserve the right to moderate or remove comments that are inappropriate, spam, or violate our content policies. Your email address will not be publicly displayed or shared with third parties.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share anonymous, aggregated data with analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand site usage. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the services we request.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 12 months after the inquiry is resolved, unless a longer retention is required by law.
• Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion. You may request removal of your comment and associated data at any time.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated data is retained for up to 26 months, after which it is anonymized or deleted.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data for analytics purposes.
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Third-Party Links

Our blog may contain links to external websites for reference or educational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

sideline.top is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

We will make every effort to address your concerns promptly and effectively.

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This Privacy Policy was created for sideline.top, a blog dedicated to Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy. It reflects our commitment to transparency and protecting your privacy.