Clarkhaaland.com Privacy policy
Introduction
I respect the privacy of everyone who visits this blog. The purpose of this privacy policy is to explain how I collect, use, and protect site visitor information.
I am committed to being transparent about my data practices and safeguarding any information that may be shared with me. As the owner of this blog, I do not actively collect any personal identifying information from visitors unless expressly provided on a voluntary basis.
This blog is hosted on the Google Blogger platform and uses Google services including Google Analytics. All data collected through the use of Google services is subject to Google's privacy policy. I do not have direct access to or control over the information gathered by these services.
By visiting this blog, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this privacy policy. Please read the full policy carefully to understand my practices regarding your data. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me through the email provided.
Collection of Information
As a Google Blogger site, this blog uses Google services such as Google Analytics and cookies to collect anonymous information about visitors. This includes IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other anonymous traffic data. I do not collect any personal identifying information from visitors.
Use of Information
The information collected through Google services is used to understand how visitors engage with the blog content and monitor site performance. For example, Google Analytics provides aggregate reports to help optimize blog pages and improve the overall visitor experience.
Cookies may be used to customize content and for security purposes. Data collected through cookies will be used by Google services in accordance with Google's privacy policies. I do not use any data collected through this blog for commercial purposes, advertising, or sharing with third parties. Visitors can opt out of Google Analytics data collection as outlined in Google's privacy policy.
Disclosure to Third Parties
I do not sell, trade, or otherwise share site visitor personal identification information with third parties.
As mentioned in the Collection of Information section, this site utilizes Google services including Google Analytics. Google may collect and process data due to their relationship as a service provider. Google's use of information collected through this blog is governed by Google's privacy policy. Some pages on this site may include embedded content or links to third party sites such as YouTube. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Visitors should check the privacy policies of third party sites before providing any information.
Other than as described in this policy, I will not share visitor information with external parties unless required to do so by law. If any sharing of data with third parties becomes necessary, I will update this policy accordingly. Currently, to the best of my knowledge, I do not share any visitor data with any third party.
User Choices
I aim to provide site visitors control over their personal data to the extent possible. Visitors can choose not to provide any personal information when interacting on this site. The only personal information collected directly is if a visitor chooses to submit a comment on a blog post. Visitors can request for comments left on the site to be removed by contacting me directly at admin@clarkhaaland.com.
For data collected through Google services like Analytics, visitors can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent data collection. Visitors can also adjust their browser settings to decline or delete cookies.
I do not have direct access to modify or delete user data associated with Google accounts. Requests related to data collected by Google can be directed to Google directly per their privacy policy.
If you have any requests concerning your personal information, please contact me directly. I will make reasonable efforts to comply with your request, if feasible, within the constraints of the systems I have access to.
Data Security
I aim to protect site visitor information to the best of my ability. However, no data transmission over the internet or data storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. This blog is hosted by Google Blogger. Google manages the underlying technical infrastructure and follows industry standard practices to secure their systems. For specifics on security measures in place, refer to the Google Cloud Security whitepaper.
I do not have direct control over the security systems and procedures Google implements. I cannot guarantee or warrant the security of Google's systems. I rely on Google to employ every reasonable security measure to protect data on my behalf.
While I aim to protect visitor information, I cannot be held responsible for security breaches that occur through no fault of my own or weaknesses inherent to online data transmission and storage. Visitors use this site at their own risk.
Children's Privacy
My blog is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. If I become aware that a child under 13 has provided me with personal information, I will take steps to delete such information. If you are a parent or guardian and discover that your child has submitted their information to this blog, please contact me so that I may take appropriate action. Visitors under 18 years of age should obtain permission from a parent or legal guardian before providing any personal information online. As a website owner, I do not accept responsibility for any unauthorized use of this site by minors.
Changes to the Policy
I reserve the right to update or modify this privacy policy at any time. If I make significant changes to the policy, I will post a clearly visible notice on the homepage and other places on the site indicating that the policy has been updated along with the effective date.
It is your responsibility to review this policy periodically to stay updated on how I collect and use site visitor information. Your continued usage of this site constitutes acceptance of any changes made to the privacy policy.
The policy was last modified on September 07, 2023.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns about changes made to the privacy policy. I will do my best to promptly address any grievances.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, comments, requests, or concerns related to this privacy policy or the information practices on this blog, please contact me via:
Email: admin@clarkhaaland.com
Email: clark@clarkhaaland.com
Email: info@clarkhaaland.com
I will make every reasonable effort to address your inquiries in a timely manner. You may also use the contact information provided to request deletions or opt out of data collection practices as detailed in the User Choices section.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any issues regarding privacy, data use, or other topics covered in this privacy policy. I welcome feedback and questions that allow me to clarify or enhance this policy for improved visitor experience.