This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use describe how the website collects and uses personal data when you use the site. The terms and conditions outlined here govern your use of the blog (the “Website”) and set forth the privacy policy regarding personal information collected by the website. By accessing or using the website, you indicate your acceptance of these privacy policies and terms of use. If you do not agree with these privacy policies and terms of use, please do not use the website.
How do we store your data?
There is no server-side data storage for this site.
Third party features
While the site itself does not store your data on its own servers, certain functionalities rely on trusted third-party services. These external services may set their own cookies or track certain usage patterns to provide analytics, enable features, and enhance your experience on the blog. It is important to be aware of how these integrated third-party tools operate and how their policies might differ from those of this website.
- Cloudflare - Increasing the security and performance of this web sites and services.
- Google Analytics - Analyze visitor patterns so I can improve my blog
- Disqus - Allow comments on my blog posts
The website contains links to external sites. The privacy policy provided applies only to this site; users are advised to consult the privacy policies of any external sites they visit via these links.
Data Usage and User Consent
The website does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. The website may disclose your personal information to third parties only in the following circumstances:
- With your consent or in your direction.
- With service providers that perform functions or services on behalf of the website, such as Google Analytics.
- With law enforcement, regulators, courts, or other authorities when required or permitted by law, or when necessary to protect the rights and interests of the website, its users, or third parties.
The website may also aggregate or anonymize your personal information and use it for any lawful purpose, without identifying you or linking it to you.
By using the website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this privacy policy. You also acknowledge that your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, where the data protection laws may be different from those in your country. You agree to take all necessary steps to ensure that your personal information is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable laws.
Cookies and Scripts
The website uses cookies and scripts to enhance your browsing experience and to provide functionality and analytics. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device by your web browser. Scripts are code snippets that are executed by your web browser. Some cookies and scripts are essential for the website to function properly, while others are used to improve the website’s performance, functionality, and user experience.
The website uses third-party cookies and scripts from Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies and scripts to help the website analyze how users use the website and to provide other services related to the website’s activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. For more information, please visit https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/181881/ .
Google Analytics mainly uses first-party cookies to report on visitors (aka. user) interactions on Google Analytics customers’ websites. Users may disable cookies or delete any individual cookie. For more information about Privacy Disclosures Policy, please visit https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7318509/
You can manage your cookie and script preferences by changing your browser settings.
For any other web browser, please visit your web browser’s official web pages.
You can learn more about cookies and the following third-party websites All About Cookies and Network Advertising Initiative .
Changes to Privacy Policy & Terms of Use
The website reserves the right to modify or update these privacy policies and terms of use at any time and for any reason, without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised privacy policy and terms of use. You should review these privacy policy and terms of use periodically to ensure that you are aware of the current terms and conditions that apply to your use of the website.
Contact
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about these privacy policies and terms of use, or about the website in general, please visit the Contact page, listing the channels I prefer, and how I like to use them.