Transparency & Trust

LEVIK (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the website levik.me (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit or interact with the Site, how that information is used, and the choices available to you regarding your data.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you use the Site, including:

• Your email address when you subscribe to the newsletter
• Your name, email address, and message when you contact us through the contact form
• Your name, email address, and comment content if you leave a comment on a blog post

We may also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit the Site, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring pages, and general usage data. This information helps us understand how the Site is used and improve its performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to your messages and enquiries
• Send newsletters and updates if you subscribe
• Improve the Site, its content, and user experience
• Maintain security and prevent misuse

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Email & Newsletter

If you subscribe to the newsletter, your information is processed through Brevo, our email service provider. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in any newsletter email.

4. How We Share Information

We may share your information only with trusted service providers when necessary to operate the Site and deliver our services. These may include:

• Brevo, for email delivery and newsletter management
• Our website hosting provider
• Analytics tools used to understand website traffic and usage

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their functions and are expected to handle it securely and in accordance with applicable laws.

5. Affiliate Links

Some pages on the Site may contain affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link, the destination website may use its own cookies or tracking technologies. LEVIK does not receive your personal data from those third-party sites and is not responsible for their privacy practices.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. In general:

• Newsletter subscription data is kept until you unsubscribe
• Contact form submissions may be retained for up to 12 months
• Aggregated, non-identifiable analytics data may be retained for longer periods

7. Legal Basis (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:

• Your consent, such as when you subscribe to the newsletter or submit a contact form
• Our legitimate interests, such as improving the Site, understanding usage, and maintaining security

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@levik.me.

9. Cookies & Tracking

We use minimal tracking on the Site. Some features, such as theme preference, may rely on cookies or local storage. We may also use privacy-focused analytics tools to understand usage patterns and improve the Site.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page, and the “Last updated” date will reflect any changes.

13. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at info@levik.me.

Acceptance

By accessing levik.me you agree to these Terms of Use. If you disagree, please discontinue use of the site.

Intellectual Property

All content on this site — including text, images, code snippets, and the SmartBite brand — is the intellectual property of LEVIK unless otherwise stated. You may share excerpts with attribution and a link back to the original post. You may not reproduce full articles without written permission.

Disclaimers

Content on this site is provided for informational purposes only. Nothing here constitutes professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Use information at your own discretion.

Affiliate Disclosure

Certain links are affiliate links. LEVIK may earn a commission if you purchase through them. This does not affect editorial independence — recommendations are based on genuine use.

Limitation of Liability

LEVIK is not liable for any losses or damages arising from your use of this site or reliance on its content.

Changes

These terms may be updated at any time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this section will reflect any changes.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. They are used to remember preferences, measure site traffic, and personalise experiences.

Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g. the levik-theme key in localStorage stores your dark/light mode preference).
• Analytics: We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-first tool that does not use cookies and does not track personal data.
• Third-party embeds: If you interact with embedded content (YouTube, etc.) those platforms may set their own cookies.

Your Choices

You can clear cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality (e.g. your dark/light mode preference will reset on each visit).

Contact

Questions about cookies? Email info@levik.me.