Who we are
Our website address is: http://willmccaffrey.com. This website is operated by Will McCaffrey, based in San Diego, California. If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your personal data is handled, you can contact us at will@willmccaffrey.com.
Comments
We collect various types of information, including:
- Comments: When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data provided in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. If you use Gravatar, an anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to verify your account. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here.
- Media: If you upload images to the website, please ensure they don’t contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract that information.
- Cookies: We use cookies for several purposes, such as:
- Saving your name, email, and website information when you leave comments, so you don’t have to fill it in again next time.
- Managing your login session and screen display preferences. If you log out, these cookies are automatically removed.
Legal Basis for Processing (Applicable to GDPR)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal information:
- Your consent (for cookies and optional data collection).
- Performance of a contract (for user accounts and services).
- Compliance with legal obligations (e.g., data retention).
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 has directly visited the source website. These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interactions with the embedded content.
Who we share your data with
We may share your personal data in the following situations:
- Gravatar: If you leave a comment, your anonymized email hash may be shared with the Gravatar service to display your profile image.
- Third-Party Services: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
We do not sell your data to third parties or share it with any other service providers unless necessary for legal reasons or to improve the website’s functionality.
How long we retain your data
- Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This helps us recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically.
- User Accounts: For users that register on our website (if applicable), we store personal information in their user profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except for their username).
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you, subject to legal and administrative retention obligations.
For EU and EEA residents, you also have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Request the correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Object to or restrict our processing of your data.
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
Where We Send Your Data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Depending on your location, data may be transferred outside your country, but we take steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy.
Data Security
We take data protection seriously and use reasonable measures such as encryption and secure servers to protect your personal data. However, no transmission method over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently gathered data from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if significant changes are made, we will notify users via email or a notice on the website.
Contact Information
For privacy-related concerns, please contact us at:
Email: will@willmccaffrey.com