Privacy Policy

Information I Collect

Information You Directly Provide

This blog does not collect any information directly from you. There are no forms, comment sections, registration options, or other means for you to input personal information.

Information Collected Automatically

Server Logs

When you visit my website, my hosting provider (Cloudflare) may automatically collect and store certain information in server logs. This information may include:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and settings
• Date and time of your visit
• The page you visited
• The website that referred you to my website (if applicable)

This information is collected to ensure the security and proper functioning of the website. It is stored for a limited period and is not used for tracking or marketing purposes.

Cookies

This website does not use any tracking or analytics cookies. The only cookies that may be used are those essential for the website's functionality (such as those required by Cloudflare for security purposes). These cookies do not track you across different websites and do not store personal information beyond what is strictly necessary for the website to function properly.

How I Use This Information

The limited information collected is used solely for:

• Ensuring the security and proper technical functioning of the website
• Protecting against malicious activity
• Troubleshooting technical issues

I do not:

• Sell your information to third parties
• Use your information for marketing purposes
• Track your browsing behaviour for analytics
• Create profiles about your interests or preferences

Information Sharing

I do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

• With my hosting provider (Cloudflare) as necessary for the operation and security of the website
• If required by law or to respond to legal process
• To protect my rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others

Data Security

I take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention

Server logs and any other automatically collected information are retained for 90 days, after which they are deleted.

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have various rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate personal data
• Erase your personal data in certain circumstances
• Restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances
• Object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances
• Data portability (the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at contact@elliotjreed.com.

International Data Transfers

This website is hosted on Cloudflare, which operates globally. By using my website, your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ.

Cloudflare provides appropriate safeguards for international data transfers through its certifications and contractual commitments.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how I handle your personal data, please contact me at contact@elliotjreed.com first so I can address your concerns. If you are not satisfied with my response, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues (www.ico.org.uk).