Privacy Policy
Last updated: 9/24/2025
Welcome to blog.jgriffiths.org (“we,” “us,” or “our” “I”). We care about your privacy and want to be transparent about how we collect, use, share, and store information when you visit our WordPress blog at blog.jgriffiths.org (the “Site”).
1. Who We Are
I am Joseph Griffiths, the operator of this blog. You can reach us via email at email link at the top of the page.
2. What Information We Collect & Why
Comments
If you leave a comment, we collect the information shown on the comment form (name, email, website), plus your IP address and browser “user agent” string to help with spam detection and security. If you provide an email, we may create an anonymized hash from it (e.g. for Gravatar) to check if you have a Gravatar account.
Media Uploads
If you upload images or other media through the blog, avoid including EXIF location data (GPS). Visitors can download and inspect metadata embedded in media files.
Contact Forms
When you use contact forms, we collect the name, email address, subject, and message you submit. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
- If you leave a comment, you can opt in to save your name, email, and website in cookies for one year.
- Registered/logged-in users may receive authentication and preference cookies.
- Temporary “session cookies” may be set and expire when you close your browser.
- When you log out, login-related cookies are removed.
- If you edit or publish an article, a short-lived cookie may be set to remember the post ID you just edited.
Embedded Content & Third-Party Services
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, widgets). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly. These services may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interactions with their content.
Analytics & Logs
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or Jetpack) to understand usage, track trends, and improve content. These tools collect information like IP addresses (often anonymized), page views, referrers, and browser/device types.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Facilitating comments and interactions
- Spam detection and site security
- Personalizing content and improving the site
- Responding to your messages or requests
- Legal and compliance requirements
4. How Long We Keep Your Data
- Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely.
- Registered user profiles remain until deleted by the user or admin.
- Media uploads remain until removed manually.
- Other data may be retained for legal or security reasons.
5. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your data. However:
- Comment data may be checked by automated spam detection services.
- Some information may be shared with trusted third-party providers (e.g., analytics, plugins) as necessary to operate the Site.
6. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access and receive a copy of your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Withdraw consent for cookies or communications
To exercise these rights, email us at the email at the top of the page.
7. Security
We use reasonable measures to protect your data, but no online service is completely secure.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13. If we learn we’ve collected data from children under 13, we will remove it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
10. Where Your Data Is Processed
Your data may be stored or processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us using the email link at the top of the page.
