1. Information We Collect

Since ViKayBlog is a read-only platform without user accounts, we collect minimal information:

• Comments: When you post comments, we collect the comment text and associate it with an anonymous user ID
• Usage Data: We collect anonymized analytics data including page views, article interactions, and referral sources
• Local Storage: We use browser local storage to remember your liked articles and preferences
• Technical Information: Browser type, device information, and IP address (anonymized) for security and analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Displaying and moderating comments on articles
• Maintaining your "liked" articles across sessions
• Improving our website performance and user experience
• Preventing spam and abuse of our commenting system
• Aggregating anonymized statistics about article popularity

3. Cookies and Local Storage

We use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
• Preference Cookies: To remember your liked articles and display preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Anonymous tracking to improve our service
• Local Storage: To store your liked articles list locally on your device

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Font Awesome: For icons displayed on our website
• Google Fonts: For typography
• Analytics Services: For understanding how users interact with our content

These services may collect anonymized data according to their own privacy policies.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for:

• Analytics and research purposes
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Protection of our rights and safety

6. Data Retention

• Comments: Retained indefinitely unless deleted by moderators
• Analytics Data: Retained for 24 months in anonymized form
• Local Storage: Stored on your device until cleared by you

7. Your Rights

Since we don't have user accounts, you have the following rights:

• Clear your local storage through browser settings
• Request removal of specific comments (contact us with the comment details)
• Opt-out of analytics tracking
• Request information about what data we have about you

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes by:

• Posting a notice on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@vikayblog.com
• Contact: Call Me Now