The Still Flow · 静水流深

Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 13, 2026

At The Still Flow (thestillflow.com), your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using this website, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account.
• Username and password — when you register for an account to use features like favorites and commenting.
• Comments — when you leave a comment on an article, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your comment.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log data — your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
• Cookies and similar technologies — small files stored on your device to remember your preferences, login sessions, and for analytics purposes.
• Usage data — pages you view, links you click, articles you save or like, and your reading patterns.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

• Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) — aggregated data about how visitors find and use our site.
• Advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense) — data used to serve relevant ads, including your browsing behavior across websites.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver content and services — display articles, process your comments, and manage your account.
• Send newsletters — if you subscribe, we use your email to send weekly wellness tips. You can unsubscribe at any time.
• Improve the website — analyze traffic patterns and user behavior to improve our content and user experience.
• Personalize your experience — remember your preferences, saved articles, and login state.
• Serve advertisements — display relevant ads through our advertising partners to support the free content on this site.
• Prevent spam and abuse — filter malicious comments and protect the security of our site.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies — required for the site to function properly (e.g., keeping you logged in, remembering items in your favorites).
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising cookies — used by our advertising partners to show you relevant ads and measure ad performance (e.g., Google AdSense).

When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner will appear at the bottom of the page. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored in a cookie (sf_consent) for 365 days. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of the site.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

• Google Analytics — tracks and reports website traffic. Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google AdSense — serves advertisements on our site. Google may use cookies to personalize ads based on your browsing history. Learn more: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
• Rank Math SEO — a WordPress plugin for search engine optimization. It does not collect personal data from visitors.
• Mail delivery services — used to send newsletter emails to subscribers.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to anyone. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service providers — trusted third parties that help us operate the website (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics), bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal requirements — if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Protection of rights — to protect the safety, rights, or property of The Still Flow, our users, or the public.

6. Data Retention

• Subscriber emails — retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Account information — retained as long as your account is active. You may delete your account at any time.
• Comments — retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
• Analytics data — automatically anonymized or deleted after 26 months per Google Analytics default settings.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction — request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion — request that we delete your personal data.
• Unsubscribe — opt out of our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email, or by contacting us.
• Cookie control — manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
• Opt out of personalized ads — visit aboutads.info/choices or youronlinechoices.eu.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you are visiting from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to this transfer.

10. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including HTTPS encryption, secure password storage, and spam filtering for comments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. External Links

Our articles may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. If you have specific legal concerns, please consult a qualified attorney.