Privacy Policy

1. Information we collect

We do not require you to create an account or submit personal information to read any content on this site.

We may collect the following types of information automatically when you visit:

• Usage data — pages visited, time on page, referral source, browser type, operating system, and approximate location (country/region level) via analytics services.
• Cookie data — small text files placed by this site or third-party services (see section 3 below).
• Contact data — if you email us, we receive and store the content of that message and your email address.

2. How we use information

• To understand how readers use the site and improve content.
• To respond to enquiries sent via email.
• To measure the effectiveness of affiliate links (see section 4).

We do not sell, rent, or trade any personal data to third parties.

3. Cookies and tracking technologies

This site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies from the following sources:

Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies via their settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some third-party features on this site.

4. Amazon Associates affiliate programme

mai-rice.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com (and affiliated Amazon stores).

When you click an Amazon link on this site and make a qualifying purchase, Amazon pays us a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amazon uses cookies to attribute purchases to referral sources. These cookies are governed by Amazon's privacy policy, not ours. See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details on how we use affiliate links editorially.

5. Third-party services

This site is hosted on Vercel. Vercel may collect server logs and performance data as part of site delivery. See Vercel's privacy policy at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.

We may link to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Check their policies independently.

6. Data retention

Analytics data is retained in accordance with the default retention settings of the analytics platform used. Email correspondence is retained for as long as it is relevant to editorial or legal purposes, then deleted. We do not maintain a database of visitor personal information.

7. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal data we hold about you.
• Request deletion of personal data.
• Opt out of analytics tracking (via browser settings or opt-out tools).
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (EEA/UK residents).

To make a data request, email us at [email protected] with “Data Request” in the subject line.

8. Children

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at [email protected].