Slow and Steady Blog

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 21, 2025

Last Updated: February 21, 2025

Welcome to Slow and Steady Blog (https://slowandsteadyblog.com/), operated by ShiBoba, a sole proprietorship registered in the Netherlands. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We do not collect personally identifiable information directly. However, the following third-party services may collect limited data:

A. Web Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused tool, to track website visits without using cookies or collecting personal data. It provides anonymized insights about visitor behavior.

B. Advertising (Google AdSense)

We display ads via Google AdSense, which may use cookies to personalize advertisements based on your interests. You can manage or opt out of ad personalization through Google's Ad Settings.

C. Affiliate Links

Some pages on our website contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you purchase through those links. This does not affect the price you pay.

We participate in various affiliate programs, including but not limited to:

  • Booking.com
  • Tesla Referral Program
  • Safety Wings
  • Other travel, tech, and finance-related partners

D. E-Book Sales (Lemon Squeezy Checkout)

We sell the "Guide to Buying a House in the Netherlands" via Lemon Squeezy, which processes payments on our behalf.

  • When purchasing, Lemon Squeezy may collect your name, email, and payment details.
  • We do not have access to your payment details.
  • See Lemon Squeezy's Privacy Policy.

2. Use of Cookies

We use cookies for Google Ads and affiliate tracking.

Upon visiting our website, you may see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or manage cookies.

You can also:

  • Disable cookies in your browser settings.
  • Use a browser extension to block tracking cookies.

3. How We Protect Your Data

  • We do not collect personal information ourselves.
  • Our analytics provider (Plausible) does not track individual users or store personally identifiable data.
  • Our payment processor (Lemon Squeezy) handles checkout security.

4. Your Rights & Choices

As a visitor from the EU (GDPR) or other regions, you have rights to:

  • Opt out of Google Ads personalization via Ad Settings.
  • Decline cookies through the consent banner or browser settings.
  • Contact us for any data inquiries.

5. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, you can reach us at:

📧 Email: dmitrii@slowandsteadyblog.com