Privacy policy

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Privacy Policy

Effective: 2024-10-01

Last updated: 2026-06-12

Contents

At 1000whats.com, your privacy matters. This page explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what your rights are. By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Who we are

This website is operated by Bratislav Džombić, an independent energy professional, writer, and educator based in Serbia.

Website: https://1000whats.com
Contact: https://1000whats.com/contact/

What data we collect and why

We only collect data that is necessary for the operation of this website and to communicate with you. Below is a breakdown by context.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available on their site. After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if any) is visible to the public alongside your comment.

Contact form

When you submit a message through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, company (optional), and the content of your message. This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not stored beyond what is necessary for that purpose. It is never shared with third parties.

If you subscribe to the 1000whats newsletter, we collect your email address for the sole purpose of sending you the newsletter. We use a third-party email service provider to manage our mailing list.

Your email will never be shared with third parties or used for any purpose other than sending you the newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send. We will delete your data promptly upon request.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic. This tool collects anonymous data such as your IP address, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. We use this information to improve site performance and content quality. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.

Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year.
Editing or publishing content stores an additional cookie indicating the post ID. This expires after one day.
Analytics tools may set their own cookies to track anonymous usage patterns.

Embedded content

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, images). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the original website. These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions if you are logged in to their platform.

Who we share your data with

We do not sell your data. Data may be shared only with:

Third-party services used to operate this site (e.g., spam detection, analytics)
Email service providers — only if you voluntarily subscribe to the newsletter
Authorities, if required by law

How long we keep your data

Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to allow automatic approval of follow-up comments.
Contact form submissions are kept only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.
Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Your rights

If you are located in the EU or another region with data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to our use of your data
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the contact form.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your data, reach out via the contact form.