Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://timhowarth.com.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

1. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After comment approval, your profile picture is visible to the public alongside your comment.

2. Media

If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images.

3. IP Addresses and Website Logs

We collect IP addresses to track 404 errors, server issues, and other requests for the purpose of maintaining and improving site functionality. This data is used for diagnostic purposes and security monitoring.

4. Cookies

  • If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for convenience so you do not have to re-enter your details when leaving another comment. These cookies last for one year.
  • If you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
  • When you log in, we set cookies to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days; screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out, login cookies are removed.
  • When editing or publishing content, an additional cookie indicating the post ID is saved. It expires after 1 day.

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic, visitor behavior, and improve the user experience. Google Analytics collects data such as IP addresses, browser details, and approximate location. For more details on how Google processes data, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Google Adsense

We use Google Adsense to display advertisements on our site. Google may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your interests and browsing behavior.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if the visitor accessed the other website directly. These websites may collect your data, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the content if you have an account on their site.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. However, data may be shared with:

  • Automated Spam Detection Services: Visitor comments may be checked through third-party anti-spam services.
  • Google Analytics and Google Adsense: These third-party services collect and process usage data for analytics and ad delivery.

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
  • For registered users, we store the personal information provided in your profile. You can see, edit, or delete your personal data at any time, except for your username. Website administrators can also view and edit your data.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:

  • An exported file of your personal data held by us.
  • Erasure of any personal data we hold about you, excluding data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

To exercise these rights, contact us using this form: Contact

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

Security of Your Data

We take appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services for analytics (Google Analytics), advertising (Google Adsense), and spam detection. These services may collect, process, and store your data in accordance with their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, our practices, or technologies. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the updated date noted at the bottom.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us:
Email: tim@timhowarth.com
Website: https://timhowarth.com

Last updated: 12/17/2024