Privacy Policy
Who we are
This website is operated by:
Kim Josephine Kayser – Labels & Love
c/o Autorenglück #12306
Albert-Einstein-Straße 47
02977 Hoyerswerda
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://labelslove.com
Comments
We value your privacy and handle your data in accordance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, and protected when visiting our site.
What Data We Collect
a) When Visiting the Website
When you browse our website, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Date and time of access
- Browser type/version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
- This data is used for technical and security purposes and cannot be linked to specific individuals.
b) Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect:
- Your comment content
- Your IP address
- Your browser user agent string
- Your email address may be anonymized (hashed) and sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is here: https://automattic.com/privacy/
- Once your comment is approved, your profile image (if applicable) may appear next to your comment.
c) Contact Form
If you contact us using our contact form, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- This data is used solely to respond to your message and will not be shared.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies for a better browsing experience.
Examples:
- If you leave a comment, your name and email may be saved in cookies for your convenience (1 year).
- If you access the login page, a temporary cookie determines if your browser accepts cookies.
- Additional cookies may be used for post editing, analytics, and layout preferences.
- You can manage your cookie preferences using the cookie banner displayed upon first visit.
Embedded content from other websites
a) Embedded Media
Posts may include content from external sites like:
- YouTube
- Such embedded content behaves just as if you visited the third-party website, which may collect data and track your interactions.
b) External Tools
Our website also uses:
- Google Fonts
- Social share buttons
- Other external plugins and scripts
- These providers may use cookies or other technologies for performance or analytics.
Analytics & Advertising
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics (provided by Google Ireland Ltd.) to analyze website traffic. IP anonymization is enabled. Data may be stored on Google servers in the USA.
We have signed a data processing agreement with Google.
More info: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Affiliate Disclosure
This website now participates in affiliate marketing programs, including Stylink. This means that certain links on this website are affiliate links for which I may earn a small commission – either when you click on the link or when you make a purchase through it – at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate links are always clearly marked within posts.
Stylink is operated by Stylink Social Media GmbH, based in Germany. For more information, please visit https://www.stylink.com/agb/.
Previously, some links provided on this website were purely for informational and recommendation purposes (e.g., links to external websites, products, restaurants, or places I personally recommend without receiving any compensation).
In the future, this website may also participate in additional affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to Amazon or other networks. If further affiliate links are added, they will continue to be clearly disclosed, and this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
Newsletter
If you subscribe to my Lovers’ List – Labels & Love Letters, you agree to receive emails about new blog posts and updates. I use MailPoet to manage subscribers and send emails. You can unsubscribe at any time. Your data is stored securely. For more information, please read my full Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely. Contact form entries are stored only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Cookies may persist for up to 1 year or until manually deleted.
Your Rights under the GDPR
You have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Object to processing
Restrict processing
Request data portability
Please contact [email protected] to exercise your rights.
Data Transfers Outside the EU
Our website is hosted by Bluehost, a U.S.-based provider. Data may also be transferred to third countries (e.g., via Google Analytics). These transfers are covered by EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
Hosting
Our hosting provider is Bluehost, located in the United States. All data is stored and processed on secure servers.
Automated Decision-Making
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling based on your data.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time to reflect legal, technical, or content changes. Please review it regularly to stay informed. By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Last updated: July 2025