Effective Date: May 21, 2026
Welcome to The Cozy Mess (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and responsibly in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), Romanian data protection laws, and other applicable privacy regulations.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website, content, newsletters, digital products, and related services.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
The Cozy Mess is a Romania-based lifestyle and content blog that may provide articles, recommendations, newsletters, affiliate content, advertising, and digital products.
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:
Email: [your-email@example.com]
2. Information We Collect
We may collect both personal and non-personal information from users.
Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may voluntarily provide information when you:
- subscribe to newsletters
- contact us through forms or email
- leave comments on posts
- purchase digital products
- participate in giveaways, surveys, or promotions
This information may include:
- name
- email address
- billing details
- social media handles
- content submitted through forms or comments
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the website, certain data may automatically be collected through cookies, analytics tools, server logs, and similar technologies.
This may include:
- IP address
- browser type
- device information
- operating system
- referring URLs
- pages visited
- time spent on pages
- click behavior
- approximate geographic location
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
Under GDPR, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- your consent
- performance of a contract
- compliance with legal obligations
- legitimate business interests
- fraud prevention and website security
You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information to:
- operate and maintain the website
- improve website functionality and user experience
- provide newsletters and marketing communications
- respond to inquiries or requests
- process purchases and deliver digital products
- analyze website traffic and performance
- personalize content and advertisements
- track affiliate referrals and commissions
- prevent spam, abuse, or security threats
- comply with legal obligations
5. Email Marketing
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your information may be processed through MailerLite or other email marketing providers.
We may send:
- newsletters
- blog updates
- promotional content
- affiliate recommendations
- sponsored content
- digital product announcements
- marketing communications
Subscriber information may include:
- name
- email address
- IP address
- signup source
- email engagement data such as opens and clicks
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.
We do not sell email subscriber lists to unrelated third parties.
All email communications are intended to comply with GDPR and applicable anti-spam regulations.
6. Comments and User Content
When visitors leave comments on the website, we may collect:
- information submitted through comment forms
- IP addresses
- browser user agent information
This information may be used for spam detection, moderation, and security purposes.
Please avoid posting sensitive personal information in public comment sections.
We reserve the right to remove comments that violate our policies or applicable laws.
7. Digital Products and Payments
We may offer digital products, downloads, or other paid content through Payhip or related e-commerce platforms.
Payment transactions may be processed by third-party payment providers. We do not directly store complete payment card information on our servers.
Third-party payment providers may collect and process transaction data according to their own privacy and security policies.
8. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services and providers to operate and improve the website.
These providers may include:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- MailerLite
- Payhip
- Amazon Associates
- Awin
- ShareASale
- Impact
- WordPress plugins
- spam filtering and security services
- hosting providers
These third parties may independently collect and process data according to their own policies and practices.
9. Affiliate Links and Advertising
The Cozy Mess participates in affiliate marketing programs, including Amazon Associates, Awin, ShareASale, and Impact.
This means we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate partners may use cookies or tracking technologies to monitor referrals and purchases.
We may also display advertising through services such as Google AdSense and Pinterest Ads.
Advertising providers may use cookies, pixels, or tracking technologies to personalize advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
10. Sponsored Content Disclosure
The Cozy Mess may publish sponsored content, paid collaborations, gifted product reviews, or promotional partnerships.
Sponsored or paid content will be identified where appropriate.
Compensation may include:
- monetary payment
- free products
- affiliate commissions
- promotional partnerships
- gifted experiences
All opinions expressed on this website remain our own unless otherwise stated.
11. Embedded Content
Articles and pages on this website may include embedded content from third-party websites and platforms, including:
- Instagram posts
- Pinterest pins
- Facebook posts
- videos
- social media widgets
- external media
Embedded content behaves as though you visited the originating website directly.
These third-party services may collect data, use cookies, monitor interactions, and track engagement independently.
12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to:
- operate website features
- remember user preferences
- analyze traffic and performance
- personalize advertisements
- track affiliate referrals
- improve user experience
Cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers.
Users may manage cookie preferences through browser settings or cookie consent tools.
Additional information is available in our Cookie Policy.
13. International Data Transfers
Some third-party providers used by The Cozy Mess may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (“EEA”), including in the United States.
Where required by applicable law, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- data processing agreements
- contractual protections with providers
By using this website, you acknowledge that international data transfers may occur through integrated third-party services.
14. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located within the European Economic Area, you may have the right to:
- access your personal data
- request correction of inaccurate data
- request deletion of your personal data
- restrict or object to processing
- withdraw consent
- request data portability
- lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Requests regarding personal data may be sent to:
Email: [your-email@example.com]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Romanian supervisory authority:
National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP)
15. Automated Decision-Making
The Cozy Mess does not engage in automated decision-making or profiling activities that produce legal or similarly significant effects on users.
However, third-party advertising, analytics, and marketing providers may use automated systems to personalize advertising or analyze user engagement.
These processes are governed by the privacy policies of the relevant third-party providers.
16. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards intended to protect personal data from:
- unauthorized access
- disclosure
- misuse
- alteration
- loss
- destruction
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed completely secure.
17. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal data through this website, please contact us so we may remove the information.
18. Accessibility Statement
The Cozy Mess is committed to improving website accessibility and usability for all visitors, including individuals with disabilities.
We strive to follow generally recognized accessibility best practices where reasonably possible.
If you encounter accessibility barriers or require assistance accessing website content, please contact us:
Email: [your-email@example.com]
We will make reasonable efforts to address accessibility concerns promptly.
19. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, content, or security of external websites.
Users should review the privacy policies of third-party services before submitting personal information.
20. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in:
- legal requirements
- technology
- website operations
- business practices
Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
21. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:
The Cozy Mess
Email: andreea@thecozymess.com
