We run this website. We don’t have user accounts, login, or logout — it’s open to everyone! To keep the site free and running, we show ads using Google AdSense. This means Google may collect some info about your visits to show you relevant ads.
What Happens When You Leave a Comment?
- When you comment, we save your name, email, and website (if you fill them).
- To stop spam, we collect your IP address and browser info.
- We may send a secret code (called a hash) from your email to Gravatar to show your profile picture.
- Gravatar’s privacy policy: Read here
- After approval, your picture appears publicly with your comment.
Uploading Images?
- Don’t upload photos with location data (EXIF GPS) inside.
- Why? Anyone can download the image and see where it was taken.
Cookies (Tiny files that help the site & ads work)
We use cookies for comments and ads. Google AdSense places advertising cookies to show you ads based on your interests. These help Google and its partners serve ads across websites.
| Cookie Type | What It Does | How Long It Stays |
|---|---|---|
| Comment Cookie | Remembers your name, email, and website for next time | 1 year |
| Edit Cookie | Tracks which post you just edited | 1 day |
| Test Cookie | Checks if your browser allows cookies | Deleted when you close the browser |
| Ad Cookies (Google AdSense) | Shows personalized ads; tracks ad views & clicks | Up to 2 years |
You’re in control!
- Delete cookies anytime in your browser.
- Opt out of personalized ads: Google Ads Settings
- Or use: Network Advertising Opt-Out
- Learn more: Google AdSense & Privacy
Embedded Content from Other Sites
- We may show videos, images, or posts from YouTube, Twitter, etc.
- These work as if you visited that site directly.
- They can:
- Collect your data
- Use cookies
- Track your activity (especially if you’re logged in there)
Who Do We Share Your Data With?
- Password reset? → Not applicable (no login system).
- Ads: We share anonymized data with Google AdSense and its partners to show ads.
- This includes your IP, browser, pages visited, and ad interactions.
- No personal info (like name/email) is shared unless you comment.
- Google’s full partner list: Google Ads Partners
- We do not sell your data.
How Long Do We Keep Your Data?
- Comments: Forever (so we can auto-approve your next ones)
- Ad data: Google keeps it as needed (usually up to 2 years). We don’t control this — see Google’s Privacy Policy.
Your Rights Over Your Data
Even without an account: ✅ If you’ve commented, you can request a file of your data ✅ You can ask us to delete your comments and info
But: We must keep some data for legal or security reasons (e.g., spam logs).
Where Your Data Goes
- Comments: Checked by an automated spam service (like Akismet)
- Ad & analytics data: Sent to Google (in the US and worldwide) for ad serving
- Google follows strict privacy rules.
- EU users: We comply with GDPR. You can opt out of cookies via your browser or the links above.
Got questions? Just reach out. We value your privacy — and your trust. ❤️
Last updated: October 24, 2025