Last Updated: 20/11/2025

AstrologyChristina.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://astrologychristina.com.

We recommend reviewing this Policy regularly, as it may be updated over time.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by:
Astrology Christina
Website: https://astrologychristina.com
Contact Email: [insert email]

If required under GDPR, we will appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO). If appointed, the DPO’s details will be published here.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Data You Provide

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number (if submitted)

• Message contents (via contact form or email)

• Birth details for astrology services (only if voluntarily submitted)

• Comment details (name, email, comment text)

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited and time spent

• Referring URL

This data is collected through:

• Cookies

• Server logs

• Third-party analytics tools (only if enabled on your website)

2.3 Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid including EXIF GPS location data, as visitors may extract this information.

3. Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect:

• Data shown in the comments form

• The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent

• A hash of the email for Gravatar verification

Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/

After approval, your profile image (if available) becomes publicly visible with your comment.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to ensure website functionality and improve your experience.

Types of cookies used:

• Necessary cookies – login, session, security

• Functional cookies – save preferences

• Analytics cookies (if enabled) – measure traffic and behavior

Cookie durations:

• Comment cookies: 1 year

• Login cookies: 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected)

• Screen preference cookies: 1 year

• Editor/post ID cookie: 1 day

You can control cookie settings in your browser.

5. Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, articles).
Embedded content from third-party websites behaves exactly like visiting those websites directly.

These sites may collect:

• Your IP address

• Browser data

• Cookies

• Tracking interactions with embedded content

We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

6. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• To respond to messages and inquiries

• To provide astrology readings and requested services

• To manage bookings and communication

• To detect and prevent spam or malicious activity

• To analyze website traffic (if analytics are enabled)

• To comply with legal obligations

• To maintain website functionality and security

7. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent (e.g., submitting a form, subscribing to a newsletter)

• Performance of a contract (providing astrology services)

• Legitimate interests (site security, preventing spam)

• Legal obligation (record-keeping, compliance)

8. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

• Website hosting provider (server logs & technical data)

• Spam detection services (e.g., Akismet)

• Email service providers (for communication)

• Analytics providers (if used, e.g., Google Analytics)

We never sell personal data.

If you use:

• Mailchimp / Sendinblue → include details

• Booking tools → include details
  Tell me and I will add them.

9. How Long We Retain Your Data

• Comments: Stored indefinitely unless deleted by you or by us.

• Contact form submissions: Stored for up to X months (you choose) unless required longer.

• User accounts: Personal data stored until the user deletes it or requests deletion.

• Analytics data: Retention depends on your analytics configuration (e.g., 14–26 months for Google Analytics).

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

• Receive a copy of your data (data portability)

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Lodge a complaint with a Supervisory Authority

To exercise your rights, email: astrologybychristina.s@gmail.com

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16 years old.
If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

12. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• SSL encryption

• Secure hosting environment

• Strong password policies

• Limited administrative access

However, no online system is completely secure.

13. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the EU, we use:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

• GDPR-compliant safeguards

This applies to hosting, analytics, and newsletter platforms located outside Europe.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact:

📧 astrologybychristina.s@gmail.com
🌐 https://astrologychristina.com