ADA + GDPR Compliance Policy 

Ugly Mandalas: ADA and GDPR Compliance Policy

Effective Date: January 18, 2025

 

Introduction

At Ugly Mandalas, we recognize the challenges some people face and are committed to making our blog accessible to everyone. This policy outlines our compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

 

Note from the founder of Ugly Mandalas (me): I have dyslexia and ADHD (diagnosed in 1978) and get annoyed with small or frilly print and too many distracting images. I've tried to build the website so it's visually easy to navigate.

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ADA Compliance

Commitment to Accessibility

Ugly Mandalas believes in universal access to content about personal growth and acceptance and strives to ensure our blog is accessible to all users in compliance with ADA standards.

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Accessibility Features

Our blog implements the following accessibility measures:

• Clear Typography and Layout: We use readable fonts, adequate text spacing, and clear headings to enhance readability for all users.

• Media Accessibility: All images, including our signature mandalas, include descriptive alternative text that captures their visual appearance and metaphorical meaning. Videos include closed captions and transcripts.

• Navigation Support: Our blog supports keyboard navigation and includes skip links for screen reader users. Interactive elements are labeled and operable through various input methods.

• Color and Contrast: We make text readable.

• Responsive Design: Our content adapts to different screen sizes and orientations.

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GDPR Compliance

Data Protection Principles

Just as we advocate for accepting our imperfections, we respect and protect the privacy of our community members. Our GDPR compliance focuses on:

Personal Data Collection and Processing

We collect and process only essential data:

• Blog comments and interactions.

• Newsletter subscriptions.

• Contact form submissions.

• Basic analytics for blog improvement.

• Affiliate tracking (when applicable.)

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User Rights and Controls

Our community members have the right to:

• Access their data.

• Request data correction or deletion.

• Withdraw consent for data processing.

• Export their data in a portable format.

• Object to certain types of processing.

• Understand how we use their data.

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Data Security Measures

We protect your data through the following:

• Secure hosting and SSL encryption

• Regular security updates

• Limited data access

• Careful third-party service selection

• Regular security assessments

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Cookie Policy

Our blog uses cookies for:

• Essential functionality.

• Performance measurement.

• User experience improvement.

• Affiliate tracking (when applicable.)

• Users can control cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner.

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International

Data Considerations

While we're a blog about embracing imperfection, we take data protection seriously:

• We use EU-approved mechanisms for international data transfers

• We maintain appropriate safeguards for data protection

• We carefully select international service providers

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Data Considerations

While we're a blog about embracing imperfection, we take data protection seriously:

• We use EU-approved mechanisms for international data transfers

• We maintain appropriate safeguards for data protection

• We carefully select international service providers

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Contact and Support

For privacy concerns or to exercise your data rights, contact us at https://uglymandalas.com.

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Continuous Improvement

We regularly audit our blog for accessibility and welcome feedback from our community. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions, please contact us at uglymandalas@gmail.com.

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