Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2024 Last Updated: January 15, 2024

This is a personal blog operated by Mike CK. I respect your privacy and believe in transparency about data collection. This policy explains what information is collected when you visit this site and how it’s used.

The Short Version

This site uses Google Analytics for visitor statistics and Disqus for comments. I don’t sell your data, send spam, or do anything shady. You can browse anonymously, and commenting is optional.

What Information Is Collected

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit this site, the following information may be automatically collected:

Analytics Data (Google Analytics): IP address (anonymized), browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, and general location (city/country level)
Server Logs (Netlify): IP address, browser type, timestamps, and pages accessed for security and performance monitoring
Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to remember preferences and track analytics

Information You Provide

Comments (Disqus): If you choose to comment on posts, Disqus collects your name, email address, comment content, and any other information you voluntarily provide. Disqus has its own privacy policy
Contact Information: If you email me directly, I’ll have whatever information you include in your message

How Information Is Used

I use collected information to:

Understand my audience: Analytics help me see which topics resonate and improve content
Improve site performance: Server logs help identify technical issues and optimize loading times
Enable discussions: Disqus allows readers to engage with content and each other
Respond to inquiries: Contact information is used only to reply to your messages

Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party services:

Google Analytics

Purpose: Website traffic analysis and visitor insights
Data Collected: Anonymized IP addresses, page views, session duration, traffic sources
Privacy Policy: Google Analytics Privacy Policy
Opt-Out: Use Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Disqus Comments

Purpose: Comment system for reader engagement
Data Collected: Name, email, comment content, IP address (if you comment)
Privacy Policy: Disqus Privacy Policy
Note: Commenting is entirely optional

Netlify Hosting

Purpose: Web hosting and content delivery
Data Collected: Server logs (IP addresses, access times, pages requested)
Privacy Policy: Netlify Privacy Policy

Cookies

This site uses cookies for:

Analytics: Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish visitors and track sessions
Comments: Disqus uses cookies to manage comment authentication and preferences
Functionality: Essential cookies for site operation

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Retention

Analytics data: Retained by Google Analytics according to their retention policies (configurable, currently 26 months)
Comments: Stored by Disqus indefinitely unless you delete them or request removal
Server logs: Retained by Netlify for security and debugging purposes
Email correspondence: Kept only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request information about what data is collected about you
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (where technically feasible)
Opt-Out: Stop providing information by not commenting or using analytics opt-out tools
Correction: Update or correct information you’ve provided

Note: Since this is a personal blog with minimal data collection, most tracking is handled by third parties (Google, Disqus). For data held by them, you’ll need to contact them directly.

Data Security

While no website can guarantee 100% security, this site uses:

HTTPS encryption for all connections
Netlify’s secure hosting infrastructure
No direct database storing personal information

I don’t store payment information, passwords, or sensitive personal data.

Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. I don’t knowingly collect information from children. If you’re a parent and believe your child has provided information to this site, please contact me.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. For significant changes, I may add a notice on the homepage.

No Sale of Data

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Period. This is a personal blog, not a data harvesting operation.

For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), data processing is based on:

Legitimate Interest: Analytics to improve the site
Consent: Comments and interactions you choose to make
Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy? Want to request data deletion or access?

Email: info@drmhse.com Location: Nairobi, Kenya

I’ll respond to privacy requests within 30 days.

This privacy policy was written in plain English because nobody likes reading legal jargon. If something’s unclear, just ask.