This website (steve-griffin.com) is operated by Steve Griffin. I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly.
Information I Collect
I only collect personal data that you choose to provide, such as:
- Your name and email address when you use the contact form
- Your email address if you contact me directly
- Information you submit when leaving a comment on the site
Your IP address and browser user agent may also be collected automatically to help with spam detection.
How Your Data Is Used
I use your information only to:
- Respond to messages sent through the contact form
- Reply to emails you send me
- Manage and moderate comments on the site
I do not use your data for marketing unless you explicitly sign up to my mailing list (which is managed separately).
Data Retention
- Messages sent through the contact form are deleted after 30 days unless we are in ongoing communication.
- Comments and their metadata may be kept indefinitely so that follow‑up comments can be approved automatically.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
If you upload images to the site, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may be able to download and extract this information.
Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos or images). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited the other website directly. These sites may collect data about you or use cookies according to their own privacy policies.
Analytics
I do not use any analytics or tracking tools on this website. If this changes, I will update this policy and post a notice on the homepage.
Data Sharing
I do not share your personal data with anyone unless required for administrative, legal, or security purposes. I am the only person with access to this website and to the email account used for communication.
Your Rights
You may request:
- A copy of the personal data I hold about you
- Correction or deletion of your data
- Removal of comments you have posted
To make a request, contact me at stevegriffin.author@outlook.com.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can reach me at the email above.