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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Summary: MySite collects minimal data. We don't sell your information, don't run ads, and don't use third-party tracking. Contact form submissions are used only to reply to you.

1. Who We Are

MySite ("we", "our", "us") is a personal blog operated by [Author Name], located at [Your Address / Country]. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information collected when you visit [yourdomain.com].

Questions? Reach us via the contact page.

2. Data We Collect

We collect only what is necessary:

  • Contact form submissions: name, email address, and the message you write. Used solely to respond to your enquiry.
  • Server logs: standard web-server logs that include your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps. Retained for up to 30 days for security and diagnostics.
  • Cookies: only a session cookie (if you submit a form) and a preferences cookie (e.g. theme). No advertising or tracking cookies.

We do not use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or any third-party behavioural tracking service.

3. How We Use Your Data

  • To reply to contact form messages.
  • To diagnose technical problems and maintain site security.
  • To remember your preferences (cookie consent, theme).

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies

We use only strictly necessary cookies and, with your consent, preference cookies. We do not use cookies to track you across sites or build advertising profiles.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings; this may affect some site functionality (e.g. contact form submission feedback).

6. Third-Party Services

Our site may embed fonts served by Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com). When your browser requests these fonts, Google's servers may log your IP. See Google's Privacy Policy.

No other third-party services are embedded on this site.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing.
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the contact page. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Retention

  • Contact form submissions: retained for up to 12 months, then deleted.
  • Server logs: retained for up to 30 days.
  • Cookies: session cookies expire when you close your browser; preference cookies expire after 12 months.

9. Security

This site is served over HTTPS. We take reasonable precautions to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Please do not send sensitive personal data via the contact form.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Material changes will be noted at the top of this page with a revised date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.