Who We Are
This website is a personal blog located at: https://joshuamaher.com
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments on this site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymised string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. You can read their privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may be visible publicly alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to this website, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as this data may be extracted by visitors.
Cookies
This site uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and support basic site functionality.
- If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience.
- Cookies may also be used when logging in (if applicable) or when editing content.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used.
Embedded Content from Other Sites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you had visited that site directly, and may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or trade your personal information.
Your data may be shared with third-party services where necessary for the functioning of this site, such as spam detection services.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Keep Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are stored indefinitely.
If you register an account (if available), we store the personal information provided in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except username). Site administrators can also view and edit this information.
Your Rights Under Australian Law
Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
- Access any personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of your personal information.
- Request deletion of your personal information (where lawful and reasonable).
To request access, correction, or deletion of your data, please contact us at: [insert your contact email]
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or your data, please contact:
[insert your name or “Site Owner”]
Email: [insert your contact email]