This Privacy Policy explains how codel.dev ("we", "us", "our", or the "Website") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit and interact with our Website.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

This Website is operated by Clive Hawkins, known as CodelDev, based in the United Kingdom. For the purposes of data protection legislation, we are the data controller.

What Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal information through this Website. The information we collect includes:

Information You Provide to Us

Comments

When you submit a comment on a blog post, we collect:

• Your name (or the name you choose to provide)
• Your email address (if you choose to provide it)
• The content of your comment
• The date and time of your comment

Information We Collect Automatically

Analytics Data:

We use Fathom Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website. Fathom collects:

• Pages visited
• Referral sources (where you came from)
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Approximate location (country level only)
• Visit duration and page views

Important

Fathom Analytics is a privacy-focused analytics service that:

• Does not use cookies
• Does not collect personal data
• Does not track users across websites
• Is fully GDPR compliant
• Does not share data with third parties

You can learn more about Fathom Analytics' privacy practices at https://usefathom.com/privacy

Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect:

• Precise location data
• Payment or financial information (we do not sell anything through this Website)
• Social media profile information
• Cookies (except essential ones if required for Website functionality)

Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

Under UK GDPR, we must have a legal basis for processing your personal information. We process your data under the following legal bases:

Legitimate Interests

We process analytics data based on our legitimate interest in:

• Understanding how visitors use our Website
• Improving our content and user experience
• Maintaining Website security

Your privacy rights are not overridden by our legitimate interests because we use privacy-focused analytics that do not identify individual users.

Consent

When you submit a comment, you provide explicit consent for us to:

• Display your name (or chosen username) alongside your comment
• Store your email address (if provided) for identification purposes
• Publish your comment content on the Website

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us to request removal of your comment.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

Comments

• To display your comments on relevant blog posts
• To enable discussion and engagement on the Website
• To communicate with you if necessary regarding your comment (e.g., if we need to moderate or remove it)
• To prevent spam and abuse

Analytics

• To understand which content is most popular
• To improve the Website and user experience
• To identify technical issues
• To understand our audience demographics at a general level

Legal Obligations

We may also use your information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests from authorities.

How We Store and Protect Your Data

Data Storage

Comments

Comment data is stored securely on our hosting servers located in [specify location/region if known, e.g., "the European Union" or "the United Kingdom"]. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, or destruction.

Analytics

Fathom Analytics stores anonymised analytics data on their secure servers in the European Union. No personal data is stored.

Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement reasonable security measures including:

• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Encrypted connections (HTTPS)

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

Comments

We retain your comments indefinitely unless you request their removal or we determine they violate our Terms of Service. If you would like us to delete your comment data, please contact us using the details provided in this Privacy Policy.

Analytics

Fathom Analytics retains anonymised analytics data for statistical purposes. No personal data is retained.

Sharing Your Information

• We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
• We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We use Fathom Analytics to collect anonymised usage statistics. Fathom does not receive or process any personal data and is fully GDPR compliant.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government investigation).

Website Transfer

If we sell or transfer ownership of the Website, your information may be transferred to the new owner, subject to the same privacy protections outlined in this policy.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access

You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge a reasonable fee if your request is clearly unfounded or excessive.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete any information you believe is incomplete.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions (e.g., if the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected).

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organisation, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at legal@codel.dev. We will respond to your request within one month. If you are not satisfied with how we handle your request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection issues.

Cookies

This Website does not use cookies for tracking or analytics purposes. Fathom Analytics operates without cookies. If we add functionality in the future that requires cookies, we will update this Privacy Policy and, where necessary, obtain your consent.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit.

Children's Privacy

This Website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with UK GDPR requirements. Currently, comment data is stored within [specify region, e.g., "the UK/EU"], and Fathom Analytics stores anonymised data within the European Union.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at legal@codel.dev. We will respond to your enquiry as soon as reasonably possible, and in any event within one month.