Last updated: 23 AUG 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how wjmegenney.com and its subdomains (collectively “the Site,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website. By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://wjmegenney.com
Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
- We use Disqus as our commenting platform. Please refer to the Disqus Privacy Policy
- An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. See the Automattic Privacy Policy
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract such location data.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience:
- If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience.
- Login cookies last for 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected). Display preference cookies last for 1 year.
- Additional cookies may be set for site security, spam prevention, and analytics.
- Advertising cookies may be set by Google AdSense to serve personalized ads.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Embedded Content
Posts and pages may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.) from other websites. Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the originating website and may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics (via Site Kit by Google) to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics may set cookies and collect anonymized usage data. You can learn more and opt out at Google’s Privacy Policy
Advertising & Affiliate Links
We display ads via Google AdSense and may include affiliate links in our content.
- Ad networks may use cookies or device identifiers to serve relevant ads and measure performance.
- You can learn more or opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ads Settings
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-ups automatically.
- Registered user accounts (if enabled) store profile information until the user deletes or requests deletion.
- Analytics and advertising data are retained according to Google and partner service policies.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share limited data with third-party service providers to operate the site, such as:
- Google (Analytics, AdSense)
- Disqus (commenting system)
- Automated spam detection services
Your Rights
Depending on your location (including GDPR and CCPA jurisdictions), you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Opt out of analytics or personalized advertising cookies.
- Withdraw consent to data processing (where applicable).
To make a request, please contact us at [your contact email].
Data Security
We use industry-standard measures, including SSL encryption and security monitoring, to protect your personal data. However, no website can guarantee complete security.
Where Your Data Is Sent
- Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
- Embedded services (such as YouTube, Disqus, or affiliate partners) may process your data according to their own privacy policies.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at:
wmegenney@gmail.com or via X (Twitter) @willmegenney