This Privacy Notice explains how andrewouchor.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects information about visitors to our website (the “Site”). By using this Site, you agree to the practices described below.
Who we are
Our website address is: https://www.andrewouchor.com
Information we collect:
Comments and reviews
When visitors leave comments or reviews, we collect the information shown in the form (such as name, email, and comment text), along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (a “hash”) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy. After approval, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images, you should avoid uploading files that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the Site can download and extract any location data from posted images.
Cookies
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those sites directly, and those sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions according to their policies.
User-generated content is public
Comments, reviews, and other submissions you post on this Site are publicly visible. Do not post or share confidential, medical, financial, employment-related, or identifying information. You are solely responsible for any information you choose to disclose.
We may remove submissions that violate our Terms of Use or applicable law, including harassment or discrimination.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
If you register an account, we store the personal information you provide in your profile. You can see, edit, or delete your information at any time (except you cannot change your username). Website administrators can also view and edit profile information.
Your rights over your data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including data you provided. You can also request that we erase personal data we hold about you, except where we must retain it for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Compliance with laws and policies
All users of this Site must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
If you are an employee of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, your social media activity must also comply with Commonwealth policies, including the Code of Conduct, Management Directives 505.7 and 205.34, and the Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy. This Site does not authorize posting of information that would violate those policies.
External links and social media
This Site may link to third-party websites and social media platforms. Your interactions with those platforms are governed by their privacy policies, as well as any laws or employer rules that apply to you. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
Disclaimer of endorsement
This Site is a personal project. It is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any government entity. Views expressed are solely those of the author.
Contact us
For questions about this Privacy Notice, contact:
StayingReady@andrewouchor.com