Last Updated: 31 May 2026
Welcome to my personal website. I value your privacy and believe that the social contract should include this basic level of respect, which is why this policy is written in plain, simple, and accessible language.
The short version: I don’t want your data, I don’t sell your data, and I only keep what you choose to give me and what is minimally necessary to operate this website safely.
No Commercial or Financial Interests
This is a personal space, not a place of business.
- There are no advertisements on this site.
- I will not feature sponsored posts, use affiliate links, or profit financially from your visit.
- This website makes no money.
Data Collection and Retention
I collect only the minimum required data to operate the website safely.
- What I collect: I collect the information you provide to me when posting comments or registering for an account (such as your name, email address, or website link). I also automatically log the IP addresses of website visitors.
- Why I collect: This data is processed based on a legitimate interest in maintaining website operations and server security. Registering an account allows for easy commenting, while comment data facilitates community discussions. IP address information is used for security auditing and verifying that the web server is working correctly.
- How long it is stored: Comments and account profiles are stored indefinitely or until you delete them using the web interface. IP addresses are stored securely and automatically deleted after about 30 days. This data may be retained longer for an active investigation into a security incident or while a malicious network attack is underway.
- Deletion: You can delete your comments and account at any time directly through the web interface. Server logs and IP addresses are automatically purged after about 30 days. Because you have direct control over your information and temporary data is purged automatically, manual deletion requests are unnecessary and will only be processed if you are unable to access the web interface.
- The technical reality: I am a human running a website, not an IT department. While I strive to prevent data retention, it is entirely possible that background data is being logged without my awareness—whether by standard server defaults, hosting providers, or internet infrastructure. As such, this retention policy is implemented on a best-effort basis.
Third-Party Services & Spam Filters
Because this is a personal site maintained by one person, I rely on third-party services to help keep things running.
- No control over third parties: While I choose reputable services to keep the site functional, I have no direct control over how these external infrastructure and security services handle data. Your interaction with those components is governed by their respective privacy policies.
- Spam prevention: If you leave a comment or submit a form, your input will be processed by a third-party automated spam detection service. This is necessary to keep the site readable, but it means your contributed text, IP address, and browser signature may be analyzed by them according to their own privacy policies.
- Unfortunate reality: I ask you to accept this because I cannot realistically handle the torrent of spam without using these third-party services. If you don’t want your comment processed, don’t submit your data.
Cookies
No tracking cookies are used. Temporary, functional cookies are utilized solely for essential session management (like keeping you logged in), but they are never used to track your behavior or collect data for marketing purposes.
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