Last updated: July 30, 2026
Ravody ("Ravody," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website ravody.com/ (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our Site, and describes the rights available to you under applicable law, including the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") and the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act ("CCPA/CPRA").
1. Data Controller
For purposes of GDPR, Ravody acts as the data controller of personal data processed through the Site. You may contact us regarding this Policy at admin@ravody.com.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Contact form or email submissions (name, email address, message content)
- Newsletter subscription information (email address, preferences)
- Comments left on articles (name/handle, email address, comment content, IP address)
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device and browser information (type, operating system, screen resolution)
- Log data (IP address, referring URL, pages viewed, timestamps)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies, as described in our Cookie Policy
- Affiliate click and referral data (which affiliate link was clicked, the destination merchant, and associated tracking identifiers)
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Analytics providers (e.g., aggregate usage statistics)
- Affiliate networks and partner merchants (e.g., confirmation that a referred transaction occurred, used solely for commission attribution)
- Advertising and ad-tech partners
3. How We Use Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- To send newsletters and updates you have opted into (see our Email & Newsletter Policy)
- To measure and attribute affiliate referrals for commission purposes
- To display relevant advertising, where permitted
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security, or technical issues
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
Where GDPR applies, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent — for newsletter sign-up, non-essential cookies, and similar optional features
- Legitimate interests — for site security, analytics, and affiliate attribution, balanced against your rights and interests
- Contractual necessity — where processing is required to provide a service you requested
- Legal obligation — where we must retain or disclose data to comply with law
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the UK, or Switzerland, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”) of your data, subject to certain exceptions
- Request restriction of processing in specific circumstances
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
- Request data portability in a structured, machine-readable format
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@ravody.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by GDPR (generally one month, extendable by two further months for complex requests).
6. Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, used, disclosed, or sold/shared
- Delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (including cross-context behavioral advertising), as described further on our Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page
- Limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information, where applicable
- Not be discriminated against for exercising any of these rights
- Designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf
Ravody does not sell personal information for monetary consideration. However, our use of certain advertising and analytics cookies may constitute “sharing” under CPRA for purposes of cross-context behavioral advertising. You can opt out at any time via the link above or by using a recognized Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, which we honor as a valid opt-out request.
To submit a verifiable consumer request, email admin@ravody.com with the subject line “CCPA Request.” We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
7. Categories of Personal Information Collected (CCPA Disclosure)
| Category | Examples | Collected? |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Name, email address, IP address | Yes |
| Internet/network activity | Browsing history on our Site, click data | Yes |
| Commercial information | Affiliate referral/purchase confirmation data | Limited |
| Geolocation data | Approximate location from IP address | Yes (approximate only) |
| Sensitive personal information | Government ID, precise geolocation, health data | No |
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for essential site functions, analytics, and affiliate/advertising attribution. Full details, including how to manage your preferences, are available in our Cookie Policy.
9. Affiliate Link Tracking
Many links on Ravody are affiliate links. When you click these links, our affiliate partners or their tracking platforms may place a cookie or similar identifier on your device to attribute a resulting transaction to Ravody. This tracking is generally governed by the privacy policy of the destination merchant or network in addition to this Policy. See our Affiliate Disclosure for more information.
10. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share information with:
- Service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics) under contractual confidentiality obligations
- Affiliate networks and merchants, solely for referral attribution
- Advertising partners, subject to your cookie preferences
- Legal or regulatory authorities, where required by law
- A successor entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We do not sell personal information to third parties for monetary payment.
11. International Data Transfers
Ravody may process and store data on servers located outside your country of residence, including in the United States. Where we transfer personal data from the EEA/UK to a jurisdiction not deemed adequate, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
12. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Comment data may be retained indefinitely unless deletion is requested, for the integrity of public discussion threads.
13. Children’s Privacy
Ravody is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
14. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
15. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
17. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be directed to admin@ravody.com.