Privacy Policy for Illumistry
Hello there! Welcome to Illumistry, where lighting dreams are turned into glowing realities. This is my little corner of the internet, run by me, Andrew Wegwert—a small business owner wearing many hats, including the illustrious title of IT department. Here’s everything you need to know about how I handle your data. If you’re like me and wondering why I even need this, it’s because some countries have laws requiring it and I don’t have the time to research whether or not I need to comply. Easier for to edit the template.
Who We Are
I’m Andrew Wegwert, the proud owner and operator of Illumistry. My website address is: https://www.illumistry.net. If you have questions about this privacy policy, feel free to reach out via contact@illumistry.net.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
1. Comments
When you leave a comment, I collect the information you type in (like your name, email, and the comment itself) plus some sneaky tech stuff like your IP address and browser user agent. This helps fight spam because, let’s be honest, nobody likes spam.
Oh, and if you use Gravatar, an anonymized version of your email might check if you have a profile picture. (Don’t worry, it’s like a digital handshake—safe and polite.)
2. Contact Forms
If you fill out my contact form, I’ll see what you’ve typed (like your name and email) to answer your questions or provide services. I’ll hold onto this data for a while to make sure I didn’t miss anything important, but I won’t use it to send you pesky marketing emails.
3. Cookies
If you leave a comment or log in, cookies may save your info so you don’t have to retype it next time. These little helpers will hang out for up to a year. If you don’t want them, feel free to clear your browser cookies anytime.
4. Analytics
I use basic analytics to see how you found my site and which pages you like best. This is like me peeking through the blinds to see if anyone’s visiting—not creepy, just curious. No personal data is attached to this—think numbers, not names.
Who We Share Your Data With
Absolutely no one. Your data stays cozy here in my care. I don’t sell it, rent it, or whisper about it to third parties.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata stay indefinitely (it helps streamline things).
- If you’ve created an account (if I ever offer that), your profile sticks around until you delete it—or until I decide to Marie Kondo my database.
Your Rights Over Your Data
You’ve got all the power! You can ask me to:
- Send you a copy of the personal data I have about you.
- Delete all your data (except the bits I need for legal or security reasons).
Drop me a note at contact@illumistry.net to make it happen.
Where Your Data Goes
For now, everything stays snug in my hosting provider’s servers, which are located [insert location, e.g., “in the United States”]. If you leave a comment, it might get checked through an automated spam detection service because, again, spam = bad.
How I Protect Your Data
I take your privacy seriously. Here’s what I do to keep your data safe:
- SSL encryption so your data doesn’t travel the internet unprotected.
- Regular security checks because I may not be a tech genius, but I try.
- And remember, there’s no massive IT team here—just me, my laptop, and a lot of coffee.
Got Questions?
If anything here is confusing, funny (in a bad way), or feels incomplete, email me at contact@illumistry.net. I’m here to help.
Thanks for trusting me with your information. Now go explore some illuminating designs and let’s make magic happen.
This privacy policy is effective as of [Date] and subject to updates if I ever grow my team or add cool new features. Stay tuned!