Privacy Policy

 Effective Date: January 15, 2026

Welcome to The Crypt Chick (https://thecryptchick.co.uk/). This Privacy Policy explains how I (Emma, "The Crypt Chick") collect, use, and protect your information when you visit my blog or use my "Find My Family" research services.

1. Information I Collect

I collect information in the following ways:

• Comments: When you leave a comment on a blog post, Blogger collects your name, profile picture, and the text of your comment.

• Find My Family Requests: If you contact me to help find a grave or research an ancestor, I collect the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and family history details.

• Cookies & Analytics: Like most websites, this blog uses cookies to analyze traffic and site performance. This includes your IP address, browser type, and which pages you visit.

2. How I Use Your Information

I use your information to:

• Respond to your messages and family research requests.

• Improve the content of the blog.

• Prevent spam in the comment sections.

• Provide a better user experience through site analytics.

3. Cookies and Third-Party Tools

This blog is hosted on Google’s Blogger platform. Because of this, Google uses cookies to deliver its services and analyze traffic.

• Google Analytics: I use this to see how many people visit the site and which posts are most popular.

• Google AdSense: (If applicable) Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites.

• Social Media: If you follow me on Instagram, those platforms collect their own data according to their own privacy policies.

4. Legal Basis (UK GDPR)

Since I am based in the UK, I process your data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you choose to leave a comment or send me an email.
• Legitimate Interests: To maintain the security and functionality of the blog.

5. Data Sharing

I do not sell or rent your personal information. Your data is only shared with:

• Service Providers: Such as Google (Blogger/Analytics) to keep the site running.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law to comply with a legal process.

6. Your Rights

Under UK and EU law, you have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
• Request that I delete your data (such as removing a comment you previously posted).
• Withdraw your consent at any time.

7. Protecting the Privacy of the Deceased

As a taphophile, I often share photos and stories of those who have passed away. While privacy laws like GDPR generally apply to living individuals, I strive to treat all genealogical research and photography with the utmost respect and sensitivity.

8. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to request that your data be removed, please contact me at:

Email: thecryptchick@gmail.com Website: https://thecryptchick.co.uk/p/contact.html