Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Welcome to golemly.xyz (the “Blog”), a Jiu-Jitsu publication dedicated to sharing techniques, training insights, and the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about our practices.

By using golemly.xyz, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Blog.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information that you voluntarily provide or that is automatically generated through standard website operations. Because golemly.xyz is a blog and not an online store, we never collect payment card details, billing addresses, or purchase-related data.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact form submissions: When you send us a message via the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any message content you include. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry.
• Comments: When you leave a comment on a blog post, we collect your display name, email address, and the comment text. Your email address is kept private and not publicly displayed.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log data: Our server automatically records certain information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and the pages you view. This is standard for most websites.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site usage. See Section 4 for details.
• Basic analytics: We use a privacy-respecting analytics tool to understand aggregate trends — such as which articles are most popular, general geographic regions, and device types. This data is anonymized and does not identify individual users.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries submitted through the contact form.
• To display and manage comments on blog posts (including moderation to prevent spam).
• To improve the content, layout, and user experience of the Blog.
• To analyze traffic patterns and understand reader interests (e.g., which Jiu-Jitsu topics resonate most).
• To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of our users and the Blog.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

3. Comments & User Contributions

When you post a comment on golemly.xyz, the comment and your display name are visible to other visitors. Your email address is never publicly displayed. We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or delete comments that violate our commenting guidelines (e.g., spam, offensive language, or off-topic content).

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to automatically approve any follow-up comments instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and understand how the Blog is used.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential/functional cookies: Required for the basic operation of the website (e.g., to remember if you have accepted our cookie notice).
• Analytics cookies: Help us count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of the Blog. We use a privacy-focused analytics service that does not track you across other websites.
• Comment preference cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name and email address in cookies. These last for one year for your convenience so you do not have to re-enter your details for subsequent comments.

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. However, if you disable cookies, some features of the Blog may not function properly. For more information about cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use limited third-party services that operate under their own privacy policies:

• Analytics provider: We use a privacy-first analytics tool (e.g., Plausible, Fathom, or similar) that does not use cookies for tracking or collect personal data. Aggregated statistics are used for internal purposes only.
• Hosting provider: Our website is hosted by a reputable provider that maintains strict data protection measures. Server logs are retained temporarily and anonymized.

We do not use third-party advertising networks, social media tracking pixels, or any service that would share your data for commercial gain.

6. Data Retention

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

• Contact form submissions: retained for up to 12 months after the last communication, unless a longer retention is required by law.
• Comments: retained indefinitely as part of the blog’s content (you may request deletion — see Section 8).
• Analytics data: retained in aggregate, anonymized form indefinitely; raw logs are deleted after 30 days.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., when we need to retain data for legal reasons).
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data for analytics or other legitimate interests.
• Data portability: Request a transfer of your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out:

We aim to acknowledge all inquiries within 48 hours and resolve any issues promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Last updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Your continued use of golemly.xyz after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

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This Privacy Policy is specific to golemly.xyz, a Jiu-Jitsu blog. It does not cover any external websites that may be linked from our content. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.