Last updated: 12 November 2026. GlaadBlog.org collects as little personal information as possible. This policy explains what is gathered when you read an article, use our contact form or join our newsletter, and the choices you have.
Who we are and what this covers
This policy applies to GlaadBlog.org, served from glaadblogsorg.com, and to emails we send. It does not cover external websites we link to; their own privacy policies apply once you leave our site. Questions can be sent to hello@glaadblogsorg.com.
What we collect
Contact form messages
Your name, email address, chosen subject and message, sent through our Elementor contact form.
Newsletter sign-ups
Your email address and the date you subscribed, if you choose to join the newsletter.
Server logs
Technical data recorded by our host, such as IP address, browser type, page requested and time.
Emails you send
Anything you include when you write to us directly, plus your email address.
We do not sell personal information and we do not ask for sensitive data. Please do not send us health records, passwords or financial account details.
How and why we use it
| Purpose | Data | Legal basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Reply to your message | Name, email, subject, message | Legitimate interests |
| Send the newsletter | Email address | Consent |
| Keep the site secure and fast | Server logs, cache data | Legitimate interests |
| Understand which articles help | Aggregated usage data, if analytics is enabled | Consent where required |
The tools that run this site
GlaadBlog.org is built on WordPress. A few plugins handle specific jobs, and this is what each one means for your data:
- Elementor forms. When you submit the contact or newsletter form, the details are emailed to the site administrator and may be stored in the WordPress database so we can follow up.
- LiteSpeed Cache. Stores copies of pages on the server so they load quickly. It does not build a profile of visitors.
- Rank Math SEO. Adds titles, descriptions and structured data that help search engines understand pages. It does not set tracking cookies for readers.
- Self-hosted fonts. Our fonts are served from our own server, so reading an article does not send your IP address to a font provider.
Cookies
You do not need to accept cookies to read GlaadBlog.org. WordPress sets cookies mainly for people who log in to manage the site. The table below shows what you may encounter:
| Cookie type | Set by | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Login and admin cookies | WordPress | Only for site editors who sign in |
| Cache variation cookie | LiteSpeed Cache | Serves the right cached version, usually for logged-in users |
| Comment cookies | WordPress | Remember your name if comments are open and you opt in |
| Analytics or advertising | Third-party tools | Only if added later, and only with consent where required |
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time. Articles may embed content such as videos from other websites, which behaves as if you visited that website directly.
Who else handles your data
We use a small number of service providers to run the site, such as our hosting provider and email provider. They process data only on our instructions. We may also disclose information if the law requires it.
How long we keep it
- Contact form messages and emails: up to 24 months after the conversation ends.
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe; afterwards your address is kept only on a suppression list.
- Server logs: typically up to 30 days, depending on the host.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, including under the GDPR, UK GDPR and California privacy law, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or export your personal data, to object to or restrict processing, and to withdraw consent at any time.
To make a request, email hello@glaadblogsorg.com with the subject “Privacy request”. You can also complain to your local data protection authority.
Children
GlaadBlog.org is written for adults and is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 where local law requires). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Security
The site is served over HTTPS, software is kept up to date and access to personal data is limited to the people and services that need it. No method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information.
Changes and contact
We may update this policy and will change the date at the top when we do. Related pages: Terms of Use, Disclaimer and Contact Us.