Last updated: September 2026
1. Introduction
CurioPatch (“we”, “our”, or “the website”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with honesty and care. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit curiopatch.site, how we use it, and your choices regarding personal data.
2. Information We Collect
- Contact Inquiries: When you send a message through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, message subject, and text content solely to reply to your inquiry. Messages are stored securely on our server database and are never sold or shared with marketers.
- Log Files & Technical Data: Like standard web servers, our hosting system automatically logs anonymous technical metrics such as your IP address, browser type, referral URLs, and visit timestamps to maintain server security and uptime.
- Aggregated Analytics: With your consent, we use privacy-conscious Google Analytics 4 (GA4) with IP anonymization to evaluate general site performance, popular articles, and user engagement milestones.
3. Cookies and Local Storage
We use essential cookies to record your consent preferences and maintain core website functions. Third-party advertising and analytics cookies are loaded only in accordance with your explicit preferences through our consent management interface.
4. Google AdSense & Advertising
CurioPatch displays advertising in partnership with Google AdSense. In regions governed by the GDPR or ePrivacy Directive, advertising cookies and personalized ads are served only after receiving your explicit consent via a certified consent management provider. You can adjust your consent choices at any time using the footer link.
5. Data Retention & Your Rights
Contact messages are retained for a maximum of 12 months for correspondence records. You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information we hold about you by emailing hello@curiopatch.site.