Privacy Policy – Malik Writes
Last updated: February 2026
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://maliktells.com
Malik Writes is a personal blog and creative platform operated by Malik Gonzalez, focused on writing, business insights, and personal reflections.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Website (if submitted via comments)
- Any information you submit through contact forms or newsletter sign-ups
We also collect certain technical information automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
This data helps improve website performance, security, and user experience.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public alongside your comment.
Email Newsletter (Flodesk)
If you choose to subscribe to our email newsletter, your name and email address will be stored and processed through Flodesk, our email marketing provider.
Flodesk may use tracking technologies to collect data about email engagement, such as:
- Open rates
- Link clicks
This helps improve communication and content relevance.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in any email.
Flodesk’s privacy policy is available at:
https://flodesk.com/legal/privacy-policy
Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your experience.
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies last for one year.
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
Login cookies last two days. If you select “Remember Me,” your login persists for two weeks.
If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie is stored in your browser. It contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Analytics (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
Google Analytics collects anonymized data such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Device type
- General geographic location (not precise location)
This information helps improve website performance and user experience.
Google Analytics may use cookies to collect this data. You can learn more about how Google handles your data here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using Google’s browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media posts, images).
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor interactions with their content.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share data with trusted service providers strictly for operational purposes, including:
- Flodesk (email marketing)
- Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
- Spam detection services
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely.
If you subscribe to the newsletter, your information is retained until you unsubscribe.
Registered users (if applicable) may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except usernames).
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request:
- An exported file of your personal data
- Deletion of your personal data
This does not include data we are required to retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
To make a request, please contact us via the website’s contact page.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Newsletter data is processed through Flodesk.
Analytics data is processed through Google Analytics.
Future Products and Services
In the future, this website may offer digital products, courses, or coaching services.
If payment processing is added, additional data policies regarding payment processors will be updated in this Privacy Policy accordingly.
Contact
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us through the website’s contact page.
