The Glass Note ("this site") values the privacy of its visitors. This policy describes what information is collected, how it is used, and how it is stored.
1. Information Collected
- Comments
Name and content submitted when leaving a reader note (comment). Stored in Firebase Firestore. - Contact form
Name, email address, and message submitted through the contact form on the About page. - Views & Likes
View and like counts per article are aggregated in Firebase Firestore. Like status is stored in the visitor's browser localStorage. - Automatically collected
Firebase Analytics may collect page visit data, browser type, and country. This is used solely for statistical purposes to improve the service.
2. Purpose of Use
- Operating the comments and contact service
- Analysing site traffic and improving content
- Affiliate link click tracking (to be implemented)
3. Third-Party Services
- Firebase (Google)
Used for storing and syncing comments, views, and likes data in real time. Google's privacy policy applies. - Google Analytics
May be used to collect visit statistics. Browser Do Not Track settings are respected. - Affiliate networks
If affiliate programmes (such as Amazon Associates) are integrated in the future, cookies from those services may be used. Notice will be provided separately.
4. Cookies and Local Storage
This site uses browser localStorage to preserve like status. This can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.
5. Data Retention
Comments and contact submissions are retained for as long as necessary to operate the service. To request deletion, please contact us at the email address below.
6. Your Rights
- Request to view, correct, or delete your own comments or messages
- Withdraw consent for personal data processing
7. Contact
For any privacy-related enquiries, please reach out.