Last updated: 02/06/2026
Recrafted Self is committed to protecting your privacy. This page explains what personal data we collect, how it’s used, and what rights you have when you use https://recraftedself.com.
What Is Recrafted Self
Recrafted Self is a personal blog created by Bryanna Blackwell, focused on emotional wellness, self-discovery, and mental health reflections.
Our website address is: https://recraftedself.com
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, the site collects the data shown in the comments form (typically your name, email address, website if provided, and comment text).
The site also collects the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect and prevent spam.
If you use Gravatar, an anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you have a profile. Their privacy policy is here:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
After approval of your comment, your Gravatar profile picture (if any) will be visible to the public next to your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website (for example, when leaving comments), please avoid uploading images with embedded EXIF GPS location data.
Visitors can download images from the site and extract location data from them.
Cookies
The site uses cookies to improve your experience on Recrafted Self. Cookies help with things like remembering your login details or your comment information.
If you leave a comment:
You may opt-in to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. It’s for your convenience—so you don’t have to re-enter your information next time. These cookies last for one year.
Login cookies:
If the site ever requires logging in (for example, if I add account features in the future), WordPress sets temporary cookies to test whether your browser accepts cookies.
- Login cookies last 2 days
- Screen options cookies last 1 year
- Selecting “Remember Me” extends login cookies to 2 weeks
- Logging out removes the login cookies
Publishing cookies:
If you edit or publish a post (for authors or administrators), a cookie with the post ID is saved for 1 day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Posts on Recrafted Self may include embedded content such as:
- YouTube videos
- Pinterest pins
- Instagram posts
- Podcasts
- Images
- Articles
Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited the site it came from.
These external sites may:
- collect data about you
- use cookies
- track your interaction
- monitor your activity if you’re logged in to those platforms
Please review their individual privacy policies for more information.
Email Subscriptions & Forms
If you sign up for the Recrafted Self newsletter, the site collects:
- your name (optional)
- your email address
This information is used only to send blog updates, free resources, and relevant communication.
You can unsubscribe at any time through the link in every email.
I do not sell or share your email address.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset (if user accounts are ever enabled), your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service such as Akismet.
Your email address (if subscribed) is processed by my email provider MailerLite.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: The site retains comments and their metadata indefinitely so I can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- Registered users (if any): Personal information stored in user profiles is kept until deleted. Users can see, edit, or delete their own data at any time (except usernames).
- Email subscribers: Your email address is kept until you unsubscribe.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request:
- an exported file of the personal data the site holds about you
- that I erase any personal data we hold about you
This does not include data we are required to keep for:
- security
- legal
- or administrative purposes
To submit a request, please contact me through the contact form or at:
bryanna@recraftedself.com
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Email addresses submitted through signup forms are sent to my email service provider, solely for delivering emails you agreed to receive.
How to Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests, you may contact me through the site’s contact form or via email at:
bryanna@recraftedself.com