Soul Balanced Being

Who We Are

Welcome to Soul Balanced Being, a holistic wellness website focused on natural living, wellbeing, and conscious balance.
Our website address is: https://soulbalancedbeing.com.

We care deeply about your privacy and the security of your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you interact with our site.

Comments

When you leave a comment, we collect the information you provide in the form, along with your IP address and browser details. This helps us detect and prevent spam.
If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymised hash of your email may be shared to verify your profile. You can view Gravatar’s policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
After approval, your profile image may appear next to your comment.

Media Uploads

If you upload photos or media to the site, please remove any embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors may be able to view or download this data if it remains attached.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and personalise content.

• If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email, and website. This makes it easier when you comment again.

• When you visit our login page, a temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies.

• When you log in, cookies save your login details and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen preference cookies last for one year.

• If you select “Remember Me,” your login will stay active for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.

• If you edit or publish an article, one cookie saves your post ID for a single day.

You can manage or delete cookies anytime through your browser settings.

Embedded Content

Some posts include videos, images, or articles from other websites. This embedded content behaves as if you visited those websites directly.
External sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your activity. Please review their privacy policies if you interact with that content.

Who We Share Your Data With

If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email to confirm your identity and protect account security.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We store comments and related metadata indefinitely so we can recognise and approve future comments automatically.
If you create an account, we store your information in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your data anytime (except your username). Site administrators can also access this information to help manage your account securely.

Your Rights

You have full control over your data. You can request an exported copy of your personal information or ask us to delete it.
However, we may keep certain records for legal, administrative, or security reasons.

Data Security

We use secure systems and trusted platforms to keep your information safe. Visitor comments may be scanned by automated spam detection tools to maintain site integrity.
Your privacy matters to us. We never sell, rent, or misuse your data — ever.

Contact Us

If you have questions about your privacy or this policy, please contact us through the Soul Balanced Being website contact page.