Last updated: January 11, 2026
Chat on the Mat (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values and respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website at chatonthemat.com (the “Site”).
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
When you interact with our Site, you may voluntarily provide:
- Name and email address (if you contact us or subscribe to updates)
- Comments (if you leave comments on blog posts)
- Messages (if you use our contact form)
We only collect information you voluntarily submit to us.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Date and time of visit
This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and messages
- Improve and optimize the Site’s content and user experience
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns (via Google Analytics)
- Display relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense, when active)
- Send updates or newsletters (only if you subscribe)
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Cookies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize you and remember your preferences.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Analytics (Google Analytics) — to understand how visitors use the Site
- Advertising (Google AdSense, when active) — to display relevant ads
- Functionality — to remember your preferences and improve your experience
Your Cookie Choices
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, some features of the Site may not function properly without cookies.
Learn more about cookies: allaboutcookies.org
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may collect information:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring websites
- Device information
Google’s Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Google AdSense (When Active)
We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to show ads based on your previous visits to our Site or other websites.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
Google Ad Settings
Google’s Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Hosting Provider (Hostinger)
Our Site is hosted by Hostinger. Your information is stored on their secure servers. Hostinger may have access to technical data required to provide hosting services.
Hostinger’s Privacy Policy: hostinger.com/privacy-policy
Affiliate Links
Our Site may contain affiliate links (such as Amazon Associates). If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe in.
External Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.
We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
- Objection: Object to our processing of your information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: contact@chatonthemat.com
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at contact@chatonthemat.com.
International Users
Our Site is operated from Brazil. If you access the Site from outside Brazil, your information may be transferred to and processed in Brazil.
By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to Brazil.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Significant changes will be announced on the Site.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy