Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Heart of Commitment (“this site,” “we,” or “the blog”) collects, uses, and protects information from visitors. Transparency, trust, and respect for human dignity guide the practices described here.

By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the site.

Trust is built when clarity and care guide every interaction.

Purpose of This Policy

Heart of Commitment is a personal, reflective blog focused on faith, family, and commitment. While the content is pastoral and reflective, this Privacy Policy is written to clearly explain:

  • What information may be collected from visitors
  • How that information is used
  • What third-party services are involved
  • How cookies and advertising technologies function
  • Your rights as a visitor

This page exists to meet ethical standards, legal expectations, and Google AdSense requirements.

Information We Collect

This site collects limited information in the following ways:

1. Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide

If you contact the site via email or a contact form, you may voluntarily provide personal information such as:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • The content of your message

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties.

2. Non-Personal Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, this blog automatically collects certain non-personal data, including:

  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Referring pages
  • Time and date of visits
  • General location (country or region)

This information helps understand how visitors use the site and improves content and functionality.

Use of Cookies

Heart of Commitment uses cookies to enhance user experience.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function properly, remember preferences, and gather analytics data.

This site uses cookies for purposes such as:

  • Analyzing traffic patterns
  • Improving site performance
  • Displaying relevant advertisements

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect how some parts of the site function.

You remain in control of your browsing choices.

Google AdSense and Advertising Partners

This site uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google Inc.

Google AdSense uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads based on users’ visits to this and other websites.

These cookies allow Google and its partners to display advertisements that may be relevant to your interests.

Visitors may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on visits to this site and/or other sites on the internet.

Third-Party Privacy Policies

Heart of Commitment has no control over third-party cookies or technologies used by advertisers or analytics providers.

You are encouraged to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party services for more detailed information about their practices and instructions on how to opt out of certain options.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by this website.

How Your Information Is Used

Information collected is used in the following ways:

  • To operate and maintain the website
  • To respond to inquiries or messages
  • To understand reader engagement
  • To improve content quality and relevance
  • To comply with legal obligations

Personal information is never used for unsolicited marketing.

Data Protection and Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure. While care is taken, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Children’s Information

Heart of Commitment does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information on this site, please contact us immediately so appropriate action can be taken.

Your Rights as a Visitor

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • The right to request access to your data
  • The right to request correction or deletion
  • The right to withdraw consent

Requests may be sent through the site’s Contact page.

External Links

This blog may contain links to external websites. Once you leave this site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies.

You are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or site practices.

The most current version will always be available on this page.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you may contact the site owner through the Contact page linked in the footer.

Transparency is not a requirement—it is a commitment.

Closing Statement

Your trust matters. This site exists to foster reflection, faith, and commitment without compromising respect for your privacy.

Thank you for visiting with confidence and care.

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