Last updated: April 2026

1. Overview

This website is a personal WordPress site operated without advertising, analytics trackers, or third‑party data collection tools. I value your privacy and aim to collect as little personal information as possible.

2. Information I Collect

The only personal information collected on this website is information you voluntarily submit when leaving a comment. This may include:

  • Name (as entered in the comment form)
  • Email address (required by WordPress to help reduce spam)
  • Comment content

No user accounts can be created on this site, and no additional personal information is requested or stored.

3. How Your Information Is Used

Information submitted in comments is used solely for:

  • Displaying your comment publicly (your email address is never shown)
  • Helping the site’s built‑in spam‑prevention features
  • Allowing me to reply to your comment if needed

Your information is not used for marketing, profiling, or advertising.

4. Cookies

WordPress may set a small number of functional cookies, such as:

  • A cookie that remembers your name/email when you leave a comment (optional convenience feature)
  • Cookies that assist with site navigation or settings

These cookies are not used for tracking or analytics.

5. No Third‑Party Sharing

I do not share, sell, or transfer your information to any third parties.
This site does not use:

  • Advertising networks
  • Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Social media tracking pixels
  • Embedded third‑party comment systems

Comments are stored only on this site’s hosting server as part of the WordPress system.

6. Data Retention

Comments and their associated metadata are retained indefinitely so they can remain visible on the site.
If you would like a comment removed, you may request deletion at any time.

7. Your Rights

You may request:

  • Removal of a comment you have posted
  • A copy of the information you submitted in a comment
  • Correction of inaccurate information

To make a request, simply contact me using the information below.

8. Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect the website and its data. However, no website can guarantee absolute security.

9. International Visitors

This website is operated in the United States. If you are visiting from outside the U.S., please be aware that any information you submit (such as a comment and its associated email address) may be stored on servers located in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your home country. By using this site and submitting information, you consent to this transfer and storage.

If you would like a comment removed or want to request a copy of the information you submitted, you may contact me at the email listed below.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or would like to request comment removal, you can reach me at privacy@photonphanatic.com.