PRIVACY POLICY

Who we are

Our website address is: https://toddkramer.com.

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Contact forms

This section outlines how we collect and handle information submitted through our contact forms.

1. Information Collected

When you use our contact forms, we may collect the following information:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your phone number (optional)
  • Your message or inquiry

2. Purpose of Collecting Contact Form Information

We collect this information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries or requests submitted through the contact forms.
  • To provide you with the information, products, or services you have requested.
  • To improve our services and user experience.

3. How We Protect Contact Form Data

We take measures to protect the data submitted through our contact forms. While we cannot guarantee absolute security, we use industry-standard security protocols and practices to safeguard this information.

4. Sharing Contact Form Information

We do not share the information submitted through our contact forms with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • When required by law or regulation.
  • To trusted service providers who assist us in responding to your inquiries or providing the requested services.

5. Retention of Contact Form Data

We retain the data submitted through our contact forms for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected. If you have any questions about data retention, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding the information submitted through our contact forms:

  • You can request access to the information we hold about you.
  • You can request corrections to any inaccuracies in the data.
  • You can request the deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations).
  • You can object to the processing of your information.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to the information submitted through our contact forms or our privacy practices, please contact us at [contact email/phone number/address].

By using our contact forms, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy, including the handling of your contact form information as described above.”

Again, it’s crucial to consult with legal professionals to ensure that your privacy policy is compliant with relevant laws and accurately reflects your data handling practices.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Analytics

Who we share your data with

WE DON’T!

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

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. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where we send your data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Your contact information

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This section outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your contact information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following contact information from you:

  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Any other information you choose to provide

2. How We Use Your Contact Information

We use your contact information for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you regarding our products or services
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To send you updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (if you have opted in)
  • To fulfill any legal or regulatory obligations

3. Protection of Your Contact Information

We take the security and protection of your contact information seriously. We implement reasonable security measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure encryption protocols for data transmission
  • Access controls and authentication procedures
  • Regular security assessments and audits

4. Sharing Your Contact Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your contact information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

  • Trusted service providers who help us deliver our products or services
  • Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by applicable laws or regulations

5. Your Choices

You have the following choices regarding your contact information:

  • You can review, update, or correct your contact information by logging into your account (if applicable).
  • You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions provided in the communication.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to your contact information or our privacy practices, please contact us at [contact email/phone number/address].

By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy, including the handling of your contact information as described above.”

Remember that it’s essential to consult with legal professionals to ensure that your privacy policy complies with applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction and accurately reflects your data handling practices.

Additional information

How we protect your data

What data breach procedures we have in place

What third parties we receive data from

What automated decision making and/or profiling we do with user data

Industry regulatory disclosure requirements