Cookie and GDPR Policy

This cookie and GDPR policy explains how The Hungry Historian, owned and operated by Deena Bsingh, uses cookies and other tracking technologies on its website, https://thehungryhistorian.com, and how it complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to remember your preferences, enhance your user experience, provide analytics, and deliver personalized advertising.

How do we use cookies?

We use cookies for various purposes, such as:

• To enable certain functions and features of our website, such as remembering your language settings, displaying social media buttons, and providing feedback forms.
• To measure and analyze how our website is used and how it performs, such as the number of visitors, the pages they view, the time they spend, and the sources they come from.
• To improve our website and its content, such as fixing errors, testing new designs, and adding new features.
• To personalize our website and its content for you, such as showing you relevant articles, recommendations, and offers based on your interests and preferences.
• To deliver targeted advertising to you on our website or on other websites or platforms that you visit, based on your browsing behavior, demographics, and location.

What types of cookies do we use?

We use different types of cookies on our website, such as:

• Essential cookies: These are cookies that are necessary for the proper functioning of our website and its services. They cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you that amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of our website may not work then.
• Performance cookies: These are cookies that allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around our website. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our website and will not be able to monitor its performance.
• Functional cookies: These are cookies that enable our website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
• Advertising cookies: These are cookies that may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

How can you manage your cookie preferences?

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of any page on our website. This will display the consent notice again enabling you to change your preferences or withdraw your consent entirely.

You can also change your browser settings to block or delete cookies from our website or any other website you visit. However, this may affect the functionality and performance of our website and some features may not work properly or at all.

For more information on how to manage your cookie settings in different browsers, please visit:

• Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
• Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/delete-and-manage-cookies-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d
• Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09

How do we comply with the GDPR?

The GDPR is a regulation in EU law that aims to protect the personal data and privacy of individuals in the European Union and the European Economic Area. It also applies to the transfer of personal data outside of these regions.

We respect your rights under the GDPR and take appropriate measures to ensure that we process your personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently. We only collect and use your personal data for the purposes that we have informed you about and that you have consented to, unless we have a legitimate interest or a legal obligation to do otherwise. We do not share your personal data with any third parties without your consent, unless we are required to do so by law or to protect our rights or the rights of others. We also implement adequate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object to, or withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data at any time. You also have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller. You can exercise these rights by contacting us at thehungryhistorian@protonmail.com or deena.bsingh@gmail.com.

If you have any questions or complaints about how we handle your personal data, you can contact us using the same email addresses. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country or region.

How can you contact us?

If you have any questions or comments about this cookie and GDPR policy, you can contact us by:

• Email: thehungryhistorian@protonmail.com or deena.bsingh@gmail.com
• Phone: +23057890677
• Mail: Deena Bsingh, The Hungry Historian, 13, volcy de la faye Beau Bassin Mauritius

We will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible.

How often do we update this policy?

We may update this cookie and GDPR policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website or by sending you an email. The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and other tracking technologies and how we comply with the GDPR and other relevant data protection laws.