Effective Date: May 20th, 2025
At josephajayi.org, your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://josephajayi.org. This site is owned and operated by Joseph Ajayi.
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string. This helps detect and prevent spam.
If you use Gravatar, an anonymized string (hash) may be sent to their service to check for a linked profile. After comment approval, your profile picture becomes publicly visible.
Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can extract this information.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience:
- Comment cookies store your name, email, and website for convenience.
- Login cookies track your login status and screen preferences.
- Article-editing cookies store post IDs temporarily.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
Embedded Content
Posts on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, embed tracking, and monitor your interactions, especially if you are logged into their services.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data based on:
- Consent – when you voluntarily submit information.
- Legitimate interest – to prevent spam and secure our website.
- Contract – when you interact through services or forms.
- Legal obligation – when we must retain records for compliance.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
However, we may share it with:
- Service providers (e.g., spam detection tools like Akismet).
- Third-party embedded content providers (e.g., YouTube, Gravatar).
- Legal authorities, if required by law.
5. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and metadata: retained indefinitely for continuity and moderation.
- Registered user data: stored in your profile. You can view, edit, or delete it anytime (except your username).
- Cookies: retained for 1–14 days depending on usage.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are an EU resident, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Correct or update your data.
- Request data deletion.
- Object to or restrict data processing.
- Request a copy of your data (data portability).
- Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, email us at [insert contact email].
7. Your Rights Under CCPA
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect.
- Request disclosure of data categories shared or sold.
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell).
- Request data deletion.
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To make a request, contact us at [insert contact email].
8. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no system is 100% secure.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently done so, please contact us immediately.
10. International Transfers
We are based in the United States. If you are accessing the site from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred and processed across borders, in accordance with applicable laws.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post updates on this page and update the “Effective Date” above.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests, email us at: [email protected]
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