Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 18-04-2025
Welcome to Medium Blog. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.
By creating an account, browsing content, or publishing articles on Medium Blog, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Who We Are
Medium Blog is an open blogging platform that allows anyone, anywhere in the world, to create a free account and share their thoughts, experiences, and stories with a global audience.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better services and improve your experience on the platform. Here’s what we collect:
a. Information You Provide
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When you sign up: Name, email address, username, and password.
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Optional: Profile picture, bio, and links to social media or personal websites.
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When you write or comment: Any content, images, or comments you publish or share.
b. Information We Automatically Collect
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IP address and location data (approximate)
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Browser and device type
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
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Referral source (how you landed on our site)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Create and manage your user account
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Publish and display your blog posts
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Respond to support requests or feedback
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Send important service updates or announcements
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Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
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Prevent abuse, spam, or harmful behavior
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Medium Blog uses cookies to:
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Keep you logged in
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Remember your preferences
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Measure traffic and site performance
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
5. Content You Post
Anything you post publicly — including blog posts, images, or comments — can be viewed by others. You are responsible for the information you choose to share. Please avoid posting sensitive personal data.
6. Sharing of Information
We may share your data:
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With trusted service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics tools)
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If required by law or legal process
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To investigate or prevent fraud, security threats, or abuse
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In the event of a business transfer or merger
We do not share your personal data for advertising purposes.
7. Data Retention
We retain your account and content for as long as your account is active. You can delete your content or account at any time, and we will remove your data in accordance with our data retention practices.
8. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:
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Access your personal data
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Update or correct information
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Delete your account and associated data
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Object to certain types of data processing
You can manage your data from your account settings or by contacting us directly.
9. Data Security
We take your security seriously and use encryption, secure servers, and best practices to protect your information. However, no platform can guarantee 100% security, so please use strong passwords and be mindful of what you share.
10. Children’s Privacy
Medium Blog is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If we discover such data, we will delete it immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll update the "Effective Date" above. You’ll be notified of significant changes either by email or a notice on the site.
12. Contact Us
Have questions or concerns about your data? We’re here to help.
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