Quick Summary
This is a personal blog that tries to be privacy-friendly. We don’t collect your personal info directly, but we do use Google Analytics (to see what people read) and Google AdSense (to show ads). If you leave comments, those go through GitHub and follow their privacy rules. You can control cookies with the banner that pops up, and if you’re in Europe, you have extra rights to manage your data.
GDPR Compliance Notice
This website complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We respect your privacy and provide you with control over your personal data.
Cookie Consent
This website uses cookies to improve your experience and for analytics purposes. You can manage your cookie preferences using the consent banner that appears on your first visit.
Cookie Types:
- Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
- Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
Data Collection
We currently collect no personal data directly from you. However, third-party services may collect data as described below.
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. This service may collect:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser and device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referral sources
Data is processed according to Google’s Privacy Policy.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. This service may:
- Use cookies for personalized ads
- Collect browsing behavior data
- Process data for ad targeting
You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ad Settings.
We use GitHub Discussions for our commenting system. When you leave comments:
- Your data is stored on GitHub’s servers
- Comments are linked to your GitHub account
- Data is subject to GitHub’s Privacy Policy
- You can manage or delete your comments through your GitHub account
- We do not store comment data on our systems
Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the EU, you have the right to:
- Access: Request information about data we process
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Object: Object to processing of your personal data
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for cookie usage at any time
Data Retention
We do not store personal data on our systems. Third-party services retain data according to their respective policies:
- Google Analytics: 26 months (configurable)
- Google AdSense: Varies by cookie type
- GitHub Comments: Managed through your GitHub account
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact:
Email: mcgarrah@gmail.com
Response Time: Best effort within 30 days
Policy Updates
This privacy policy was last updated on September 2025. We will notify users of significant changes through website notices.
This is a personal website discussing topics of interest. We are committed to transparency and GDPR compliance while maintaining a simple, user-friendly experience.