Last updated: 13 November 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Long Rot (longrot.com), written and run by Jhon Mar Sutacio, collects, uses and protects information when you visit this website. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
Information we collect
Information you give us. When you subscribe to the newsletter, we collect your email address. When you use the contact form, we collect your name, email address and message. When you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address, any website you provide, and the comment itself.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our hosting and site software record technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device, referring page, the pages you visit and the time of your visit. This helps us keep the site secure, prevent spam and understand which stories readers find useful.
How we use your information
- To send the newsletter you signed up for. Every email includes a link to unsubscribe at any time.
- To reply to messages sent through the contact form.
- To display and moderate comments, and to filter spam.
- To understand how the site is used and to improve its content and performance.
- To keep the site secure and comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. This site uses cookies to remember comment details, keep the site working properly and measure visits. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, although some features may not work as intended.
Advertising and Google AdSense
This site may display advertising served by Google AdSense and other third-party ad networks. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalised advertising at www.aboutads.info. To learn more, see how Google uses information from sites that use its services.
Affiliate links and sponsored content
Some articles may contain affiliate links. If you book or buy through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Sponsored stories and partnerships are always clearly labelled. Our opinions are our own.
Third-party services
We rely on trusted providers to run this site. Each processes data under its own privacy policy:
- Hostinger hosts the website.
- WordPress and Jetpack (Automattic) power the site, its contact form, spam protection and site statistics.
- MailPoet manages newsletter subscriptions and emails.
- Google Fonts loads the site’s typefaces, which shares your IP address with Google.
- Google may provide advertising and search analytics.
Embedded content and external links
Articles may include embedded content such as videos or maps, and links to other websites. Embedded content behaves as if you had visited the other website, which may collect data about you. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
How long we keep your information
Newsletter subscriptions are kept until you unsubscribe. Contact messages are kept only as long as needed to respond and follow up. Comments and their details are kept so that they can stay published, unless you ask for them to be removed.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, export or delete the personal information we hold about you, and to object to or limit how it is used. To make a request, contact us using the form below. We will respond within a reasonable time.
Children’s privacy
This site is intended for adult readers and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has given us information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, for example when we add new features or services. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last changed.
Contact
For any questions about this policy or your personal information, please use the contact form on the About page.