Effective Date: August 8, 2025
Contact Email: Ava@adiamondinthestuff.com

Welcome to A Diamond in the Stuff. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or engage with our content and services.

Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information to provide and improve our services.

Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may share information with us when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Leave a comment
  • Use our contact form
  • Download a free resource
  • Participate in a giveaway or promotion

This may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and settings
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referral source (e.g., search engine, social media)
  • General location (city or region)

This data helps us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.

How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect to:

  • Send newsletters and updates (if you subscribe)
  • Respond to your messages or inquiries
  • Manage giveaways and promotions
  • Improve website content, layout, and design
  • Protect the site from spam and abuse
  • Analyze user behavior and traffic patterns

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU or UK, we rely on these legal bases to process your data:

  • Consent – when you sign up for emails or submit forms
  • Legitimate Interest – for analytics and site security
  • Contract – when responding to requests or providing a service
  • Legal Obligation – when required by law

You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing Ava@adiamondinthestuff.com.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site performance.

  • Essential Cookies – Needed for basic site functionality
  • Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how users interact with the site
  • Preference Cookies – Remember your choices and settings

You can accept or reject cookies through our cookie banner or manage them in your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We may share your information with trusted third-party providers who help us run the website. These may include:

  • Hosting platforms
  • Email newsletter services
  • Analytics providers (like Google Analytics)
  • Spam prevention tools

These providers are required to protect your data and only use it for the services we request.

Data Retention

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

  • Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe or after 12 months of inactivity
  • Contact form submissions: up to 12 months
  • Analytics data: anonymized and kept for up to 12 months

You can request deletion of your data at any time.

Your Privacy Rights

You may have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you
  • Request corrections or updates
  • Ask for your data to be deleted
  • Withdraw your consent
  • Receive a copy of your data (data portability)
  • Object to certain data uses

To exercise these rights, contact us at Ava@adiamondinthestuff.com.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child, we will delete it immediately.

International Visitors

If you’re visiting from outside the United States, your data may be transferred and stored in countries that have different data protection laws. We use service providers that follow strong security practices.

How We Protect Your Data

We use industry-standard safeguards to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption (HTTPS)
  • Secure hosting providers
  • Limited access to sensitive data
  • Routine security updates

While no system is 100% secure, we take your privacy seriously and implement best practices to reduce risk.

Do Not Track (DNT)

Your browser may allow you to send a “Do Not Track” signal. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our banner.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you’re a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect
  • Request a copy of your data
  • Ask us to delete your data
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Receive equal service regardless of your privacy preferences

To make a request, email Ava@adiamondinthestuff.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as laws or our practices change. The most recent version will always be posted on this page. Please check back periodically to stay informed.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: Ava@adiamondinthestuff.com