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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 3, 2026

1. Introduction

YaraLoop ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at yaraloop.com (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the Website.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at the email address above.

3. Information We Collect

YaraLoop is an informational and educational website. We do not require user accounts, and we do not collect personal information through registration forms. The information we collect is limited to:

3.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies:

  • Device and browser information: browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution.
  • Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, click patterns, scroll depth.
  • Network information: IP address (anonymized where possible), approximate geographic location (country/region level only).
  • Performance data: page load times, errors encountered, Core Web Vitals metrics.

3.2 Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you contact us via email or subscribe to a newsletter, we may collect:

  • Email address
  • Name (if provided)
  • Any information you include in your correspondence

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Website analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our content, identify popular articles, and improve the user experience.
  • Performance optimization: To monitor and improve Website speed, reliability, and accessibility.
  • Security: To detect and prevent abuse, fraud, and unauthorized access.
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries if you contact us directly.
  • Content improvement: To inform editorial decisions about which research topics are most valuable to our audience.

We do not use your information for targeted advertising, behavioral profiling, or sale to third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)

For visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): For non-essential cookies and analytics tracking. You may withdraw consent at any time through your browser settings or our cookie preferences.
  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): For essential Website functionality, security monitoring, and aggregate analytics that do not identify individual users. Our legitimate interest is to maintain a secure, functional, and continuously improving Website.
  • Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b)): If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process your email address to fulfill that subscription.

6. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze Website usage and improve your experience.

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic Website functionality, such as security and accessibility preferences. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies: Used to collect anonymized usage data through Google Analytics. These are set only with your consent.
  • Performance cookies: Used to measure Website performance and Core Web Vitals. Data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

6.2 Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are set
  • Delete individual or all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Website.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data as described in their respective privacy policies:

  • Cloudflare: We use Cloudflare for content delivery, DDoS protection, and performance optimization. Cloudflare may collect IP addresses and connection metadata for security purposes. Cloudflare Privacy Policy.
  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand Website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data. We have enabled IP anonymization and do not use Google Analytics for cross-site tracking or advertising. Google Privacy Policy.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any other third parties.

8. Your Rights

8.1 Rights Under GDPR (EEA Residents)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Right to restrict processing: You may request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
  • Right to data portability: You may request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to object: You may object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@yaracircle.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8.2 Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act provides you with the following rights:

  • Right to know: You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to opt-out of sale: We do not sell your personal information. However, you have the right to direct us not to sell your information if we ever change this practice.
  • Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at contact@yaracircle.com. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within 45 days.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

  • Analytics data: Aggregated analytics data is retained for up to 26 months. Individual-level data is anonymized or deleted after 14 months.
  • Server logs: Access logs containing IP addresses are retained for up to 90 days for security purposes and then deleted.
  • Email correspondence: If you contact us, we retain your correspondence for up to 24 months unless a longer retention period is required for legal purposes.
  • Newsletter subscriptions: We retain your email address until you unsubscribe.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
  • Cloudflare DDoS protection and Web Application Firewall
  • Regular security assessments and monitoring
  • Access controls limiting who can view collected data

No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence. If you are located in the EEA, any transfer of personal data to countries outside the EEA is conducted in compliance with GDPR requirements, using appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

12. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at contact@yaracircle.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • Post a notice on our Website for a reasonable period

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

If you are in the EEA and believe that our processing of your personal data infringes the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.