Effective Date: 2025-01-01
Website: https://darkpsychologylab.com
Owner: Dark Psychology Lab
Data Controller: Dark Psychology Lab
Contact: info@darkpsychologylab.com
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Dark Psychology Lab collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data. We respect your privacy and follow GDPR, EU ePrivacy, and international data protection standards.
By using this site, you agree to the terms described here.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We collect only the data necessary to operate, secure, and improve this website.
2.1 Data you provide directly
- Comments (name, email, message)
- Contact form information (if used)
- Account information (if you register)
Why we collect it:
To respond to comments, improve site security, communicate when needed, and prevent spam.
2.2 Automatically collected data
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited, time spent, clicks, behavior
Why we collect it:
Website analytics, improving performance, preventing fraud and abuse.
2.3 Third‑party tools may collect data
- Google Analytics (anonymous usage data)
- Facebook Pixel (if advertising is used)
- YouTube or embedded media
These services may store cookies and track user behavior according to their policies.
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
- Comment content
- IP address
- Browser user agent
Your email may be checked through Gravatar. Their policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Your profile photo becomes visible publicly if you use Gravatar.
Media Uploads
If you upload images, avoid uploading files with embedded EXIF/GPS data. Other visitors may extract this information.
Cookies
We use cookies to ensure functionality, improve performance, and personalize your experience.
5.1 Types of cookies we use
Essential cookies: required for website operation (login, preferences).
Analytics cookies: help us understand site usage (Google Analytics).
Advertising cookies: personalize ads (Meta/Facebook Pixel).
Third‑party cookies: embedded videos, social media.
5.2 Cookie consent
Non‑essential cookies load only after you give explicit consent through the cookie banner.
5.3 Managing cookies
You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Embedded Content
Articles may include external videos, images, or social media posts. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external site directly.
Those websites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction.
Analytics
We may use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand user behavior.
GA4 uses anonymized IP, device information, and event tracking. Data may be processed in the EU or US.
Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Caching (LiteSpeed / QUIC.cloud)
LightSpeed Cache
This site utilizes caching to facilitate a faster response time and a better user experience. Caching may store a duplicate copy of every web page displayed on this site. All cache files are temporary and are never accessed by any third party, except as necessary to obtain technical support from the cache plugin vendor. Cache files expire on a schedule set by the site administrator, but may easily be purged by the admin before their natural expiration, if necessary. We may use QUIC.cloud services to process & cache your data temporarily. Please see https://quic.cloud/privacy-policy/ for more details.
This site uses caching to improve speed. Cached copies of pages are stored temporarily and never accessed by third parties.
QUIC.cloud privacy policy: https://quic.cloud/privacy-policy/
Who We Share Data With
We only share data when necessary:
- Spam detection tools
- Analytics providers
- Advertising partners (if used)
- Hosting provider (Hostinger)
We never sell or rent your data.
Data Retention
- Comments: kept indefinitely
- Registered users: personal info stored until deletion
- Analytics data: stored according to Google Analytics retention settings
Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request corrections
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to non‑essential data collection
- Export your data
To make a request, contact: info@darkpsychologylab.com
Security
We use:
- SSL encryption
- Secure hosting
- Industry‑standard security tools
- Anti‑spam protection
While we take all reasonable measures, no online service is 100% secure.
Data Transfers Outside the EU
Third‑party tools such as Google or Facebook may process data outside the EU. We rely on GDPR‑compliant transfer mechanisms (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
Minors
This website is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
Contact
For privacy‑related questions or requests:
Email: info@darkpsychologylab.com
Website: https://darkpsychologylab.com
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.