Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 16, 2026
This privacy policy explains how How to Make Purple (https://howtomakepurple.com), referred to as “we”, “us” or “our”, collects, uses and protects information when you visit our website. By using the site, you agree to the practices described in this privacy policy.
Who We Are
How to Make Purple is an informational website about purple color mixing, shades and color codes. The site is operated by Zohan. You can reach us through our Contact page or at howtomakepurplecolor@gmail.com.
Information We Collect
We collect two kinds of information. The first is information you choose to give us, such as your name and email when you contact us. The second is information collected automatically when you browse the site, such as your IP address, device type and the pages you visit. We do not ask for sensitive data like payment details, ID numbers or health information.
Information You Give Us
- Your name and email address when you contact us by email or through a contact form.
- Your name, email address and comment when you leave a comment on a post.
- Your email address when you sign up for our newsletter, if we offer one.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the site, some information is collected automatically by our server, our analytics tools and our advertising partners. This can include your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, the pages you visit, the time you spend on them, the website that referred you, and general location based on your IP address. This information is collected through log files, cookies, web beacons and similar technologies.
How We Use Your Information
- To run, maintain and improve the website.
- To reply to your messages and requests.
- To publish and moderate comments.
- To send newsletters you have asked for, if offered.
- To understand how visitors use the site so we can improve our guides.
- To show advertising that helps keep the site free.
- To protect the site against spam, fraud and abuse.
- To meet our legal obligations.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We and our partners use cookies to make the site work, to measure traffic and to show ads. You can read more in our Cookie Policy, and you can control cookies through our consent banner and your browser settings.
Advertising and Google AdSense
We use, or may use, Google AdSense and other third-party advertising networks to show ads on this site. These companies may use cookies, web beacons and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to show ads that may interest you.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by Google through Google My Ad Center. To learn how Google uses information from sites that use its services, read How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services.
You can also opt out of personalized ads from many other third-party vendors through the Digital Advertising Alliance, the Network Advertising Initiative and, in Europe, Your Online Choices.
Advertising partners we currently use: Google AdSense.
If we add another advertising partner, we will name it on this page with a link to its privacy policy.
Analytics
We use, or may use, Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as pages visited and time on site. This information is collected in a way that does not identify you directly. You can opt out with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Affiliate Links
Some pages may contain affiliate links. If you click one, the retailer may place a cookie on your device to record that you came from our site. We do not receive your personal details from these retailers. See our Affiliate Disclosure for more.
Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect the information in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser details, to help detect spam. Comments and the name you give may be visible to the public.
Newsletter
If you sign up for our newsletter, we use your email address only to send you updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Guides may include embedded content such as videos or images from other websites, for example YouTube or Pinterest. Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the other website, and those websites may collect data about you and use cookies.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information for money. We share information only in these cases:
- With service providers that help us run the site, such as hosting, email and analytics providers.
- With advertising partners, through cookies and similar technologies, as described above.
- When required by law, or to protect our rights, our users or the public.
Your Privacy Choices and Consent
Visitors from the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and Switzerland are shown a consent banner before non-essential cookies are used. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the privacy settings link in the site footer.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to access, correct or delete your personal data, to restrict or object to processing, to data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority. You can read more about these rights on the European Commission data protection page. We rely on your consent for advertising and analytics cookies, and on our legitimate interests to run and secure the site.
Your Rights Under US State Privacy Laws
If you live in California or another US state with a privacy law, you may have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion or correction, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for targeted advertising. The California Attorney General’s CCPA page explains these rights. We will not treat you differently for using them. To opt out, use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in the site footer or email us. Where required by law, we honor browser privacy signals such as Global Privacy Control.
How to Make a Request
To use any of your privacy rights, email howtomakepurplecolor@gmail.com with the subject “Privacy Request”. We may need to confirm your identity before we act on your request. We aim to respond within the time required by law.
Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes in this privacy policy. Contact messages are kept as long as needed to answer them. Comments stay published until removed. Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe.
Data Security
We use reasonable measures, including a secure HTTPS connection, to protect your information. No method of storing or sending data online is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Data Transfers
Our service providers and advertising partners may process information in countries other than yours, including the United States. Where required, these transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13, or under 16 in the European Economic Area. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Links to Other Websites
Our guides link to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices, so please read their privacy policies. Your use of the site is also covered by our Terms and Conditions.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The new version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
Questions about this privacy policy can be sent to howtomakepurplecolor@gmail.com.