Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 15 May, 2026.
At DecorVella, accessible from our official website, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website.
DecorVella is a home décor and interior inspiration platform that publishes informational and creative content related to home styling, décor ideas, and design trends.
Information We Collect
We may collect both personal and non-personal information in the following ways:
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we may collect:
- Information provided in the comments form
- Visitor IP address
- Browser user agent string
This information helps us detect spam and maintain website security.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. Once your comment is approved, your profile image (if available) may be visible publicly.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to DecorVella, we recommend avoiding images that include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract this information.
Cookies
DecorVella uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience.
Cookies may be used to:
- Save your name, email, and website when leaving comments
- Manage login sessions and preferences
- Improve website functionality and performance
Cookie Duration:
- Comment cookies: up to 1 year
- Login cookies: up to 2 days
- “Remember Me” cookies: up to 2 weeks
- Display preference cookies: up to 1 year
You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Embedded Content From Third-Party Websites
Articles on DecorVella may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles.
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly. These third-party websites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Implement additional tracking
- Monitor your interaction with their content
We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Improve website content and performance
- Respond to comments, inquiries, or messages
- Detect and prevent spam
- Analyze user behavior and traffic patterns
We may use third-party services such as analytics tools, spam detection systems, or advertising partners to support these functions.
Advertising & Third-Party Services
DecorVella may display advertisements through trusted advertising partners such as Google AdSense, Grow, or Netpub.
These services may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to:
- Deliver relevant ads
- Measure ad performance
- Understand user behavior
These third-party providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data.
Data Sharing
We respect your privacy and do not sell or trade your personal data.
Your information may only be shared when necessary, such as:
- Password reset requests (which may include IP address)
- Spam detection services reviewing comments
- Analytics or advertising platforms collecting anonymized data
Data Retention
- Comments and their metadata may be stored indefinitely
- This allows automatic approval of follow-up comments
- Registered users (if applicable) can manage their personal data
Website administrators may access this information for maintenance and operational purposes.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
This does not include data we are required to retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Processed
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services, which may operate outside your country of residence.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
📧 decorvella74@gmail.com