Who We Are
Our website address is: https://www.onlinebetrayal.com This website is owned and operated by Ruthy Baker. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with care, transparency, and respect.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymised string created from your email address (known as a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. You can view the Gravatar privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may be visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images that include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may be able to download and extract location data from images.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so you don’t need to re-enter your details next time. These cookies last for one year.
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will be set to check whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
When you log in, we set cookies to save your login details and display preferences:
Login cookies last for two days
Screen options cookies last for one year
If “Remember Me” is selected, login persists for two weeks
If you log out, login cookies are removed.
If you edit or publish content, a cookie is stored in your browser indicating the post ID. This contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you had visited the other website directly.
These external sites may collect data about you, use cookies, include third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content — especially if you are logged into those platforms.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This helps us recognise and approve follow-up comments automatically.
For users who register on our site (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their profile. You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except your username). Website administrators can also access and manage this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:
A copy of the personal data we hold about you
That we erase your personal data
This excludes any data we are required to keep for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
To make a request, please contact us via the contact page.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Mailing List & Email Communications
If you choose to subscribe to our mailing list, download a free resource, or sign up for updates, we will collect your name and email address.
Your information will be used to:
Send you newsletters, insights, and updates
Share new blog posts, podcasts, and resources
Offer relevant products, services, or courses that may support your personal growth
We will only send you emails that we believe are genuinely helpful, supportive, and aligned with the purpose of this website.
Your data is stored securely and will never be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may use trusted third-party email providers (such as Substack or similar platforms) to manage our communications. These providers process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in any email, or by contacting us directly.
This space is built on trust, and your inbox is personal. I’ll always treat it with care, respect, and intention.
By signing up to receive a free resource, you are also subscribing to receive occasional emails. You can unsubscribe at any time.
We believe your personal information should be handled with the same care and respect as any meaningful conversation. If you have any questions or concerns, you’re always welcome to get in touch.