This privacy policy describes how I (and any services I rely on, such as my website host and mailing list service) collect, use, communicate, disclose, safeguard and otherwise make use of your personally identifiable information (“Personal Data”).
I will only collect and use your Personal Data where:
- I have lawful grounds to do so, including to comply with my legal obligations;
- I am providing something requested or desired by you (including but not limited to mailing list emails and responses to inquiries) and need your Personal Data to customize and/or deliver it; and
- I have a legitimate interest in using your Personal Data and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
This policy page was created on May 21, 2018. I may change or update it from time to time, so please check back here regularly to ensure you are familiar with its current content.
Personal Data collected via this website
This website automatically collects certain information when you visit – including what link you clicked to arrive at the site, the pages you’ve viewed, the time of your visit, your IP address and the country from which it appears to originate, the type of browser and operating system you use, and the domain name of your Internet service provider. This data is collected by my website security plugin to identify and block hackers and other malicious threats.
You may also choose to provide additional information to me by using the contact form, or by signing up for my mailing list. This information is voluntarily provided by you and will be guarded and treated with respect by me.
Cookies
This website uses cookies to automatically recognize logged in administrative users (me) and returning commenters (you, if you’ve used the contact form).
I understand that some third-party plugins may use cookies as well (including social media sharing tools and analytics). You have the option to block third-party plugins.
Cookies on this website are set to automatically expire after one month. Please see the help section of your web browser if you wish to learn how to erase cookies before they expire.
Use of your Personal Data
I will only use your Personal Data when the law allows me to. Most commonly, I (and the services I rely on) use your Personal Data to:
- manage my website and keep it safe (i.e., website security);
- respond to your questions, comments and requests (i.e., contact form);
- where you have opted-in to receive contact from me, deliver emails that are
relevant to your preferences / may be of interest to you (i.e., MailChimp newsletter); and - improve my services and website through analysis of information (i.e., Google Analytics, MailChimp reports).
Sharing of your Personal Data
I take your privacy seriously and will not share your Personal Data with others (unless required by law or urgent safety concerns), except as necessary with third parties who provide services or functions on my behalf and who require the information to provide those specific services.
Reasonable and current security measures are in place to protect your information from theft or exposure.
Retention of your Personal Data
I will use and store your Personal Data only for as long as necessary, bearing in mind the uses of your Personal Data as described in this privacy policy and otherwise as communicated to you.
Age of consent for Personal Data collection
I do not knowingly collect any Personal Data relating to children aged under 16 years old. If you are under the age of 16, please do not provide me with any of your Personal Data, including your email address. If you are under 16 years old and want to talk to me about climate change, please ask a parent or guardian to contact me on your behalf.
Access to and control over your Personal Data
You have legal rights under applicable law in relation to your Personal Data. You can contact me to:
- see what Personal Data I hold about you (if any), including how and why I have it and whom it could be disclosed to;
- ask me to change or correct your Personal Data;
- ask me to delete your Personal Data;
- object to the processing of your Personal Data;
- ask me to restrict the processing of your Personal Data;
- withdraw any consents you have given me with regard to the processing of your Personal Data; and
- express any concerns you have about third parties’ use of your Personal Data.