Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 17, 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how DRYPHT (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at drypht.co (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
By using our Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our Site.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us directly
- Inquiries: Information you provide when contacting us through our contact forms or email
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring websites
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
- IP Address and Location: Your IP address and approximate geographic location
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See our Cookie Policy section below
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Content Delivery: To provide and improve our content and user experience
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and contact requests
- Newsletter: To send you our newsletter if you’ve subscribed (with opt-out option)
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our Site and improve performance
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and legal requirements
- Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Third-Party Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party services to operate our Site:
- Web Hosting: Our hosting provider processes data to deliver website content
- Analytics: Google Analytics to understand site usage (anonymized data)
- Email Services: Email service providers for newsletter distribution
- Social Media: Integration with social platforms for content sharing
- Content Delivery: CDN services for faster content delivery
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to:
- Comply with legal processes
- Protect our rights and property
- Ensure user safety and security
- Investigate potential violations of our terms
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
Essential Cookies
- Functionality: Required for basic site operations and security
- Session Management: To maintain your session and preferences
Analytics Cookies
- Google Analytics: To understand site usage and improve content (anonymized)
- Performance Monitoring: To monitor site performance and identify issues
Social Media and Marketing
- Social Sharing: To enable content sharing on social platforms
- Advertising: We may use advertising cookies for relevant ad display
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies (may affect site functionality)
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for future cookies
Most browsers provide cookie management options in their privacy or security settings.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services and content
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
Specific Retention Periods:
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Contact Inquiries: Retained for 2 years for customer service purposes
- Analytics Data: Google Analytics retains data for 26 months
- Server Logs: Typically retained for 90 days for security purposes
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
General Rights
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:
- Right to Know: Detailed information about data collection and use
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information
- Non-Discrimination: No discrimination for exercising privacy rights
European Residents (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights:
- Legal Basis: We process data based on legitimate interests and consent
- Data Protection Officer: Contact information provided below
- Supervisory Authority: Right to lodge complaints with data protection authorities
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing
International Data Transfers
Our Site is operated from the United States. If you access our Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information during international transfers.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: HTTPS encryption for data transmission
- Access Controls: Restricted access to personal information
- Regular Updates: Security updates and monitoring
- Incident Response: Procedures for addressing security breaches
However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including:
- Source Materials: Links to articles, studies, and references cited in our content
- Social Media: Links to our social media profiles
- Partner Sites: Links to related content and partners
- Advertising: Links from advertisements or sponsored content
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Newsletter and Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter:
- Subscription: We collect your email address to send you content updates
- Content: We may send you articles, updates, and information about our content
- Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails
- Frequency: We will clearly indicate how often you can expect to receive emails
- Third-Party: We do not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:
- Changes in our data practices
- Updates to privacy laws
- New features or services
- User feedback and improvements
Notification of Changes:
- Updated “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
- Prominent notice on our Site for material changes
- Email notification to newsletter subscribers when applicable
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:
Email: info@drypht.co
For California Residents: You may also submit requests for information about personal data collection and use.
For European Residents: You may contact our Data Protection Officer at [Insert DPO Contact Information].
Cookie Policy Details
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Can Be Disabled |
| Essential | Site functionality and security | Session/1 year | No (required for site operation) |
| Analytics | Site usage and performance tracking | 2 years | Yes (opt-out available) |
| Social Media | Social sharing functionality | Varies by platform | Yes (through browser settings) |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences through:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
- Our Cookie Banner: Accept or decline optional cookies when visiting (if implemented)
- Third-Party Opt-Outs:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
- Social Media: Through respective platform privacy settings
What We Don’t Do
To be completely transparent about our data practices:
- We don’t have user accounts: Our site operates without user registration or login functionality
- We don’t have comments: Readers cannot leave comments on our articles
- We don’t sell personal data: We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties
- We don’t track across sites: We only collect data about your activity on our own website
- We don’t store payment information: We don’t process payments or store financial data
Compliance Certifications
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
- California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
- Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
- Other applicable state and international privacy laws
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of drypht.co.