Last updated: March 26, 2026
I Veganize ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.iveganize.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our Site.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter via Brevo (formerly Sendinblue)
- Comments — when you leave comments on blog posts through the Blogger commenting system, which is managed by Google
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically:
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and operating system
- IP address — collected by our analytics and hosting providers (anonymized where possible)
- Cookies and similar technologies — used by our analytics and advertising partners (see Section 4)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver newsletter content you subscribed to
- Understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve it
- Analyze traffic patterns and content performance
- Ensure the security and proper functioning of the Site
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Ever.
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
Google Analytics (GA4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand Site traffic and visitor behavior. GA4 collects usage data including pages visited, session duration, and general geographic location. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique users. Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google Blogger
Our Site is hosted on Google's Blogger platform. Blogger may set its own cookies for functionality and security purposes. Google's privacy policy applies to all Blogger-hosted sites.
Brevo (Newsletter)
Our email newsletter is managed by Brevo (formerly Sendinblue). When you subscribe, your email address is stored by Brevo. We use double opt-in confirmation — you must confirm your subscription via email before receiving newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email. Brevo's privacy policy: brevo.com/legal/privacypolicy
Pexels
Images on this Site are sourced from Pexels, a free stock photo platform. Pexels may collect data when images are loaded. Pexels' privacy policy: pexels.com/privacy-policy
Our content is distributed on Pinterest. If you interact with Pinterest features on our Site or visit our Pinterest profile, Pinterest's privacy policy applies: policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy
Google Search Console
We use Google Search Console to monitor how our Site appears in Google search results. This service processes search query data and Site performance metrics. No personal visitor data is shared with us through this service beyond aggregated, anonymized statistics.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
| Type | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site functionality, security, session management | Google Blogger |
| Analytics | Traffic analysis, visitor behavior | Google Analytics |
| Preferences | Remembering your settings (e.g., cookie consent) | Google Blogger |
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Blocking cookies may affect your experience on the Site.
5. Data Retention
- Newsletter subscriptions — retained until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data — retained per Google Analytics default settings (14 months)
- Comments — retained indefinitely as part of the blog content, unless you request removal
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate personal data
- Delete your personal data (right to be forgotten)
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
- Opt out of analytics tracking
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
8. External Links
Our Site contains links to external websites (research papers, news articles, organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, contact us at:
Email: iveganize [at] proton [dot] me
Website: www.iveganize.org