Privacy Policy for Kupedia
Last updated: August 22, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Kupedia collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit our website or interact with our content. It also outlines your choices and rights regarding your personal data.
Who We Are and How to Reach Us
Kupedia is an editorial site focused on chocolate, dieting, and sleep disorders. For the purposes described here, Kupedia is the data controller of personal data collected through this website.
Questions or privacy requests? Please contact us via our website's contact page. We may ask for information to verify your identity and location.
Information We Collect
The information we collect depends on how you interact with the site. We collect data you provide directly, data gathered automatically from your device and browser, and information from cookies or similar technologies.
- Identifiers and contact details (e.g., email) when you submit forms or get in touch.
- Usage and device data (e.g., IP address, approximate location, browser and device type, pages viewed, time on page, referring/exit pages, diagnostics) collected automatically for security, analytics, and performance.
- Cookie and local storage data used to remember preferences, keep sessions secure, measure performance, and—if enabled—support advertising.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data through this site. Please avoid sharing such information in open forms.
How We Use Information
We use information to operate our site, deliver content, maintain security, and understand what helps readers. Where required by law, we rely on your consent; otherwise, we rely on legitimate interests, contract, or legal obligations as appropriate.
- Provide, maintain, and improve website features and performance.
- Respond to inquiries and manage reader communications.
- Monitor reliability; detect, prevent, and address security incidents or misuse.
- Measure readership, analyze trends, and evaluate content effectiveness.
- Support advertising and sponsorships where applicable, including frequency capping and ad reporting.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
We may aggregate or de-identify data to generate insights without identifying you.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to keep the site functional and to improve your experience. Some cookies are strictly necessary; others are optional.
On your first visit, a consent banner may allow you to accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies. You can also manage cookies in your browser settings. Rejecting optional cookies may affect certain features.
Where required by law, we respect recognized privacy signals (such as Global Privacy Control) that indicate your preference to opt out of certain data uses.
Analytics, Advertising, and Third Parties
We may work with analytics providers to understand site usage and with advertising partners (including ad networks) to deliver and measure ads. Partners may set or read their own cookies and receive usage data as described above.
If we use third-party vendors to serve ads (for example, contextual or interest-based advertising), those vendors may use cookies to show ads and to measure performance. Your choices include the consent banner (where available) and your browser/device settings.
We do not exchange personal information for money. If certain laws define "sale" or "sharing" of personal information more broadly, we will provide required notices and opt-out mechanisms.
Legal Bases (Where Applicable)
Where relevant privacy laws apply (for example, in the EU/UK), we process personal data under the following bases: consent (e.g., non-essential cookies), contract (to provide requested services), legal obligation (compliance and safety), and legitimate interests (site operation, security, and audience measurement balanced against your rights).
When we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time using our consent tools or by contacting us. Withdrawing consent does not affect prior lawful processing.
Sharing and Disclosure
We share information with service providers who help operate our site (hosting, analytics, security, email delivery). These providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect data and use it only on our instructions.
We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect rights and safety, or as part of a business transition (e.g., merger, acquisition, or asset transfer) where the recipient will continue to honor this Privacy Policy.
International Transfers
We are based in Indonesia, and our service providers or partners may process data in other countries. As a result, your information may be transferred to jurisdictions with different data protection laws than your own. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including security, analytics, legal, and archival needs. Retention periods vary by data type and context. We delete or de-identify information when it is no longer needed, subject to legal requirements.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as access, rectification, deletion, restriction, portability, objection, withdrawal of consent, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In some regions, you may also have rights related to automated decision-making and to limit the use of sensitive personal information.
- Access and portability: request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: request that we update or correct inaccurate data.
- Deletion: request deletion of data, subject to legal exceptions.
- Restriction/objection: ask us to limit or stop certain processing.
- Consent controls: withdraw consent for non-essential cookies or other consent-based processing.
Rights vary by jurisdiction and may require verification. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
Children's Privacy
Our content is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.
If consent from a parent or guardian is required by law in your region, we will seek it before processing a child's personal data.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. If we become aware of a security incident affecting your information, we will take steps consistent with applicable laws and our policies.
Your Choices
- Manage cookies via our consent banner (where available) or your browser/device settings.
- Unsubscribe from emails by following the instructions in messages we send or by contacting us.
- Use privacy controls on your device or browser, including signals such as Global Privacy Control where supported.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated version on this page and revise the "Last updated" date above. Material changes will be highlighted for a reasonable period.
Contact Us
For questions, privacy requests, or complaints, please reach us via our contact page.
We will respond as required by applicable law and will explain if we cannot fulfill a request in full.