Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1st, 2024
Last Updated: July 1st, 2025

Introduction

Kyani Journal (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates Kyani.net and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using Kyani Journal, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

Kyani Journal may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Name and email address (newsletter subscriptions, contact forms)
Demographic information (age, location, if provided)
Comments and user-generated content
Communication preferences
Survey responses and feedback

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Kyani Journal, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

IP address and geographic location
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages viewed and time spent on pages
Referring website addresses
Date and time of visits
Click patterns and navigation paths

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Kyani Journal uses cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security

Analytics Cookies: Track website usage and performance metrics through Google Analytics

Advertising Cookies: Enable personalized advertising through Google Ads and affiliate networks

Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

How We Use Your Information

Kyani Journal uses collected information for the following purposes:

Website Operations

Provide and maintain website functionality
Improve user experience and website performance
Respond to inquiries and customer service requests
Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends

Communications

Send newsletter content and wellness tips (with consent)
Provide updates about Kyani Journal content and features
Send promotional emails about products or services we recommend
Respond to comments, questions, and feedback

Marketing and Advertising

Display personalized advertisements through Google Ads
Show relevant affiliate product recommendations
Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
Optimize content based on user interests

Legal and Security

Comply with legal obligations and regulations
Protect against fraud and security threats
Enforce our Terms of Service
Resolve disputes and troubleshoot problems

Third-Party Service Providers

Kyani Journal works with third-party companies that may collect and process your information:

Google Services

Google Analytics: Tracks website traffic and user behavior. Google may use this data according to their privacy policy.

Google AdSense/Google Ads: Displays personalized advertisements based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ad Settings.

Google reCAPTCHA: Protects against spam and abuse on contact forms.

Affiliate Programs

Amazon Associates: Kyani Journal participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click Amazon affiliate links, Amazon may use cookies to track purchases and attribute commissions.

Other Affiliate Networks: We partner with various affiliate programs that may use cookies and tracking to attribute sales and commissions. These include health and wellness product companies, supplement brands, and online retailers.

Email Marketing Services

We use third-party email service providers to manage newsletter subscriptions and send communications. These services have access to subscriber email addresses and engagement data.

Analytics and Performance Tools

Additional analytics tools may be used to understand user behavior, optimize content, and improve website performance.

Affiliate Disclosure and Advertising

Affiliate Relationships

Kyani Journal earns commissions from affiliate partnerships when readers make purchases through our affiliate links. This includes:

Amazon Associates Program
Health and wellness product affiliates
Supplement and nutrition company partnerships
Online retailer affiliate programs

Important: Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. We only recommend products that align with our wellness philosophy and quality standards.

Google Advertising

Kyani Journal displays advertisements through Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager. These ads may be personalized based on your browsing history and interests. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites.

Opt-Out Options:

Google Ad Settings: Control personalized advertising preferences
Network Advertising Initiative: Opt out of interest-based advertising
Digital Advertising Alliance: Manage advertising preferences

How We Share Your Information

Kyani Journal does not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

Third-party companies that perform services on our behalf (email marketing, analytics, hosting) may have access to your information as necessary to perform their functions.

Affiliate Partners

When you click affiliate links or make purchases, affiliate networks may receive information necessary to track and attribute commissions.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of Kyani Journal, our users, or others.

Business Transfers

If Kyani Journal is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

With Your Consent

We may share information for purposes not listed here when we have your explicit consent.

Data Security

Kyani Journal implements reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Security Measures Include:

SSL encryption for data transmission
Secure hosting infrastructure
Regular security monitoring and updates
Access controls and authentication
Data backup and recovery procedures

Despite these measures, you acknowledge that internet transmission carries inherent risks and you provide information at your own risk.

Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Access and Control

You have the right to:

Access personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt out of marketing communications
Withdraw consent for data processing

Email Communications

Newsletter Subscriptions: You can unsubscribe from Kyani Journal newsletters at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us at hello@kyani.net.

Promotional Emails: You can opt out of promotional communications while still receiving important account-related emails.

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Block all cookies
Accept only first-party cookies
Delete existing cookies
Receive notifications when cookies are set

Note that blocking cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience on Kyani Journal.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include “Do Not Track” features. Kyani Journal does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no industry standard for compliance.

International Data Transfers

Kyani Journal is based in [Your Country] and information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your residence, including the United States, where our servers and service providers may be located.

Children’s Privacy

Kyani Journal does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. Our website is not directed to children under 13.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at hello@kyani.net.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Your CCPA Rights:

Right to Know: Request information about personal data we collect, use, and share

Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information

Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (Note: Kyani Journal does not sell personal information)

Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise privacy rights without discriminatory treatment

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@kyani.net with “CCPA Request” in the subject line.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Your GDPR Rights:

Right of Access: Obtain confirmation of data processing and access to your data

Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data

Right to Erasure: Request deletion of personal data under certain circumstances

Right to Restriction: Limit how we use your personal data

Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes

Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

Legal Basis for Processing

Kyani Journal processes your data based on:

Consent: You have given clear consent for specific processing purposes
Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our services
Legal Obligation: Processing is required by law
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests

To exercise GDPR rights, contact us at hello@kyani.net with “GDPR Request” in the subject line.

Data Retention

Kyani Journal retains personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Retention Periods:

Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion

Comments and User Content: Indefinitely unless you request deletion

Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained indefinitely; individual data retained according to Google Analytics settings

Contact Form Submissions: Retained for customer service purposes, typically 2-3 years

Cookie Data: Duration varies by cookie type, typically 30 days to 2 years

Third-Party Websites

Kyani Journal contains links to external websites and third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

When you click affiliate links or visit third-party websites, you leave Kyani Journal and should review the privacy policies of those sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to Kyani.net.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Kyani Journal reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be communicated through:

Prominent website notification
Email to newsletter subscribers
Updated “Last Updated” date at the top of this page

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of Kyani Journal after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

Questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices? Contact Kyani Journal:

Email: hello[AT]kyani.net
Website: Kyani.net
Contact Form: Available at Kyani.net/contact

For privacy-specific inquiries, please include “Privacy Policy” in your subject line for faster response.

Consent

By using Kyani Journal, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of July 1st, 2024 and was last updated on July 1st, 2025.