1. Who This Policy Applies To
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information from visitors located in the United States who interact with our website.
Our website is built on WordPress, and users can only engage by submitting comments.
We do not provide accounts, newsletters, e-commerce, or other user services.
2. Information We Collect
When you submit a comment or interact with the website, we may collect the following information:
- Comment Information: Your name (or chosen display name), email address, website (if provided), and the content of your comment.
- Technical Information: Internet Protocol address, browser user agent, referrer Uniform Resource Locator, date and time, and other log data. This is primarily used for spam detection and site security.
- Cookies: If you leave a comment, WordPress may store your name, email, and website in cookies for your convenience so you do not have to re-enter them next time. These cookies typically last for up to one year.
- Gravatar: If enabled, an anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to display your profile image with your comment.
3. How We Use the Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To display and manage comments on the website.
- To detect and prevent spam and abuse.
- To maintain site security and performance.
- To comply with applicable legal requirements.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share limited data in the following circumstances:
- Spam and Security Services: For example, WordPress plugins such as Akismet may process your comment information to filter spam.
- Service Providers: Hosting providers, security services, or information technology support may access information as part of maintaining the site.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
We do not otherwise disclose or sell personal data to third parties.
5. Your Privacy Rights Under United States Law
Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights under privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act and the California Privacy Rights Act,
the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, the Colorado Privacy Act, the Connecticut Data Privacy Act, the Utah Consumer Privacy Act, and Nevada Senate Bill 220.
These rights may include:
- The right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it.
- The right to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data.
- The right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell data).
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL].
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
6. Data Retention
- Comments and associated data are retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
- Technical logs may be retained for site security and maintenance purposes for a limited period.
- Cookies may remain on your device until they expire or are cleared by you.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data, including secure hosting and spam or security filtering.
However, no website is one hundred percent secure, and you submit information at your own risk.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of thirteen, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.
If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us to request removal.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.