This policy explains how ProxVela handles information submitted through the website and information generated when the site is used.
Information you provide
ProxVela receives information you choose to submit through contact, correction, and newsletter forms. This can include your name, email address, subject, message, and any information included in correspondence.
Information collected automatically
The website, hosting platform, security tools, consent tools, and enabled analytics services may process technical information such as IP address, browser and device type, referral source, pages requested, timestamps, diagnostic events, and cookie or consent identifiers. The exact data depends on the services active at the time of a visit.
Newsletter and contact records
Newsletter requests may be stored in the WordPress database or transferred to an email service selected by ProxVela. Contact messages are delivered to the publication email account and may also be processed by website, hosting, anti-spam, or email-delivery providers. Records are retained only as long as reasonably needed for the stated purpose, security, legal obligations, or dispute resolution.
How information is used
- Operate, maintain, secure, and troubleshoot the website.
- Respond to questions, corrections, accessibility feedback, and partnership enquiries.
- Manage newsletter requests and requested communications.
- Understand site performance and improve content when measurement tools are enabled.
- Prevent spam, fraud, abuse, and unauthorized activity.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce website terms.
Legal bases
Where applicable, processing may rely on consent, performance of a requested service, legitimate interests in operating and securing the publication, and compliance with legal obligations. Consent can be withdrawn where processing depends on consent.
Affiliate links and external merchants
When you follow an affiliate link, the destination merchant or affiliate network may receive link identifiers and may use cookies or similar technologies to attribute referrals and purchases. Those third parties control their own websites and process information under their own privacy policies.
Service providers
Information may be processed by providers that support hosting, security, backups, consent management, forms, email delivery, analytics, and affiliate attribution. Providers receive only the access reasonably required to perform their services and remain subject to their own terms and legal obligations.
Cookies and consent
Strictly necessary technologies may operate to provide security and core functionality. Non-essential analytics, advertising, or similar technologies should be used only in accordance with the consent choices and laws applicable to the visitor. More information is available in the Cookie Policy.
Data retention and security
ProxVela applies reasonable administrative and technical safeguards and limits retention to what is reasonably necessary. No website, transmission, or storage system can guarantee absolute security.
Your choices and rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to, or receive a copy of certain personal information. You may also unsubscribe from communications. Requests can be submitted through the Contact page, and reasonable identity verification may be required.
International processing
Hosting and service providers may process information in countries other than your own. Where required, appropriate contractual or legal safeguards should be used.
Children
ProxVela is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed to children. The publication does not knowingly seek personal information from children.
Changes and contact
This policy may be updated when services, practices, or legal requirements change. The reviewed date displayed on this page identifies the current version. Privacy questions and requests can be submitted through the Contact page.