Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 03, 2026
Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
Welcome to rung.pro (the "Website"), a blog dedicated to publishing articles about Compassion Practices. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website.
By using rung.pro, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways when you interact with our blog. The types of information we may collect include:
- Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide: When you submit a comment on an article, fill out a contact form, or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share. This information is provided by you knowingly and voluntarily.
- Automatically Collected Information: When you visit rung.pro, certain information is automatically collected by our server and analytics tools. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This data helps us understand how our blog is used and improve your experience.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze trends, and administer the Website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see the Cookies section below.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the content and functionality of rung.pro.
- To respond to your comments, inquiries, and requests submitted via contact forms.
- To send you occasional updates, newsletters, or blog notifications if you have opted in to receive them. You may unsubscribe at any time.
- To monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences to enhance user experience.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security concerns.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
3. Comments
When you leave a comment on an article, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as your IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture (if applicable) is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or delete comments that are inappropriate, spam, or unrelated to the topic. Your comment and associated metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
4. Contact Forms
If you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the message you submit. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not use this information for marketing purposes unless you explicitly opt in. Contact form submissions are retained for customer service purposes and are not shared with third parties except as required by law.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help the Website function properly and provide a better user experience. We use the following types of cookies on rung.pro:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functionality of the Website, such as remembering your cookie preferences.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. This helps us understand which pages are popular and improve our content.
- Comment Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across third-party sites.
6. Basic Analytics
We use basic analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to collect anonymous data about traffic and usage patterns on rung.pro. This includes information like pages visited, time spent on the site, and geographic location (at the country/city level). This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you. We use this information solely to improve our blog content and user experience. We do not sell or share this data with third parties for their own purposes.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Website (e.g., hosting services, analytics providers). These providers have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
- Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect the rights, property, or safety of rung.pro, our users, or others.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely. Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period for customer service purposes. Analytics data is retained for a period of up to 26 months before being anonymized or deleted.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
10. Third-Party Links
Our blog may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Children's Privacy
rung.pro is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 2692 Park Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. Thank you for visiting rung.pro.