Last updated: April 10, 2026
Privacy Policy
At TopicBlaze, your privacy matters. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit topicblaze.com, how we use it, and what choices you have. We have written it in plain language because policies that nobody reads do not protect anyone.
1. Information We Collect
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, our servers and third-party tools automatically record technical information including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This data is used in aggregate to understand how readers use TopicBlaze and to improve our content and site performance. We do not use this information to identify you personally.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on topicblaze.com. Here is what we use and why:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled without affecting core site functionality.
- Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our content. These cookies collect anonymized, aggregated data about traffic patterns and page performance. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Advertising cookies: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites across the internet. These are interest-based advertisements. You can manage preferences or opt out of personalized ads at Google Ads Settings or via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the site functions or the ads you see.
3. Google AdSense and Advertising
TopicBlaze uses Google AdSense, a service operated by Google LLC, to display advertisements. AdSense uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to show you relevant ads based on your browsing activity. Google’s use of advertising cookies is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy. TopicBlaze does not share your personal data directly with advertisers, and advertising content is clearly separated from editorial content on our site. Ad revenue helps us maintain independent journalism at no cost to readers.
4. How We Use Your Information
- To deliver, maintain, and improve our news content and website
- To analyze traffic and understand reader engagement in aggregate
- To respond to messages or inquiries you send us
- To display relevant advertising through Google AdSense
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or technical issues
- To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We work with the following categories of third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — website analytics and audience measurement
- Google AdSense — advertising delivery and optimization
- Social media platforms — share buttons and embedded content (e.g., X/Twitter, Facebook)
- Hosting and infrastructure providers — website operation, security, and content delivery
6. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months unless a longer period is required by law. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default settings. Server logs are retained for up to 30 days for security and troubleshooting. We periodically review retained data and delete what is no longer necessary.
7. Your Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
- Right to restriction: Request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object: Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing
California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act.
EU/EEA residents (GDPR): Our legal basis for processing analytics data is legitimate interest. For inquiries and contact form submissions, processing is based on contract performance. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@topicblaze.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children’s Privacy
TopicBlaze is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us at privacy@topicblaze.com and we will take prompt steps to delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at privacy@topicblaze.com. We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 72 hours on business days.
