This page explains, in plain language, what happens to your information when you visit HPC Blog.

Information We Collect

There are two broad categories. The first is collected automatically: your browser and device share standard technical details with any site you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, the pages you view, and how you arrived here. Our hosting and analytics tools record this the same way most websites do. The second is information you choose to give us directly, such as your name and email address if you contact us through the Contact page. We only ask for what's needed to respond to you.

Cookies

HPC Blog uses cookies — small text files stored in your browser — to remember your preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and allow advertising partners to display ads that are more relevant to you. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time; the site will still function, though some personalized features may not work as intended.

Advertising

This site may display ads through Google AdSense/Ad Manager and other third-party advertising networks. These partners may use cookies to track your browsing activity across this and other websites in order to serve ads tailored to your interests.

If you'd prefer not to see personalized ads, you can manage this directly at adssettings.google.com. For opting out of additional third-party ad vendors, the Digital Advertising Alliance offers a broader opt-out tool at optout.aboutads.info.

Analytics

We use analytics tools to understand, in aggregate, which posts are read and how visitors navigate the site. This information is anonymized — we look at overall traffic patterns, not individual visitors.

If You're in the EU or UK

Under GDPR, you have specific rights over your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of the information we hold, and to object to how it's processed. To exercise any of these rights, contact us through the Contact page and we'll act on your request.

If You're in California

Under the CCPA, you may ask what personal information we've collected about you and request that it be deleted. We do not sell personal information to third parties, so there is nothing to opt out of on that front — but you're still welcome to reach out with any request.

Children's Privacy

HPC Blog is intended for students, scholarship applicants, and general readers — not young children. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 13.

Links to Other Websites

Our posts often link to scholarship providers, institutions, and other external websites. Once you click through, you are subject to that site's own privacy practices, not ours. We encourage you to review their policies before sharing any personal or sensitive information.

Changes to This Policy

If this policy changes in any meaningful way, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. If you're a regular reader, it's good practice to check back occasionally.

Questions

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our Contact page or email us directly at info@hpcblog.online.