Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

At readable.top (accessible at https://readable.top), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our blog, which publishes articles about First Aid. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access the site.

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check this page periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: information you voluntarily provide to us, and information automatically collected when you interact with our blog.

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We only collect personal information that you choose to share with us. This includes:

• Contact Form Submissions: When you use our contact form at [email protected], we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.
• Comments: When you leave a comment on an article, we collect your name (or display name), email address, and the comment content. Your email address is used only for verification purposes and will not be published. Your name and comment will be visible to other visitors.

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit readable.top, certain information is automatically collected by our servers and analytics tools:

• Log Data: Your browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, date/time stamps, and IP address.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site usage. Please see our Cookies section below for more details.
• Analytics Data: We use basic analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our content. This includes aggregated data like page views, time on page, and geographic region (at a city level). This data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify you personally.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries submitted via our contact form
• To display and manage comments on our blog posts
• To improve the content and user experience of readable.top
• To analyze trends and track site performance through basic analytics
• To detect and prevent spam or abusive behavior
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising or marketing purposes.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help websites function effectively and provide information to site owners. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functioning of the site, such as remembering your comment preferences.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site. This helps us understand which articles are most popular and how users navigate the site.
• Functional Cookies: Used to remember your preferences (e.g., if you have opted out of cookie tracking).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site. We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or any commercial purposes.

Comments

When you leave a comment on readable.top, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as your IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Your email address will never be published or shared. We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or delete comments that violate our community guidelines.

Contact Forms

If you use our contact form, we will use the information you provide (name, email, message) solely to respond to your inquiry. We will not add you to any mailing lists or share your information with third parties. We may retain your message and our response for record-keeping purposes.

Our contact email is [email protected]. Our mailing address is 7843 Maple Dr, Denver, CO 80202.

Data Retention

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

• Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically
• Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to respond to inquiries and for record-keeping
• Analytics data is retained for a period of 26 months before being automatically deleted

Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or write to us at 7843 Maple Dr, Denver, CO 80202. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services on readable.top:

• Analytics Provider: We use a standard analytics service to collect anonymous usage data. This provider does not receive any personally identifiable information.
• Comment System: Our commenting system may use third-party services for spam detection (e.g., Akismet). These services may receive your comment data and IP address for verification purposes.

We do not use any third-party advertising networks, payment processors, or e-commerce platforms.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL encryption, firewalls, and secure server configurations. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our blog is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately. If you believe a child has submitted personal data, please contact us.

International Visitors

Readable.top is hosted in the United States. If you are visiting from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. By using our site, you consent to this transfer. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR for European visitors and the CCPA for California residents.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 7843 Maple Dr, Denver, CO 80202

We will do our best to address your concerns promptly and transparently.