Privacy Policy for parsonsis.com
Last Updated: October 26, 2023
Website Owner: Greg Herring
Website Address: https://parsonsis.com
Introduction
This Privacy Policy applies to the personal website parsonsis.com (“the Site”), owned and operated by Greg Herring (“I”, “me”, or “owner”). This Site is primarily a personal, non-commercial website for informational and creative expression. I value your privacy and aim to be transparent about the limited ways your data may be interacted with when visiting this site.
Information I Collect and How It’s Used
1. Automatically Collected Information (Google Analytics)
This Site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to understand how visitors interact with the site. Google Analytics collects anonymous information such as:
- Your IP address (anonymized by Google Analytics before storage)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website (the site you came from)
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level, not exact address)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This data is used solely to analyze site traffic, improve content, and understand visitor interests. I do not have access to personally identifiable information through Google Analytics. Google uses cookies to collect this data. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
2. Comment System Information
If you choose to leave a comment on a post, you will be asked to authenticate via a trusted third-party service (such as Google, Twitter, or GitHub). This process is handled entirely by that service—I do not receive, store, or have access to your login credentials or personal account details from these platforms.
The only information that may appear publicly with your comment is:
- The display name you’ve set with the third-party service
- Your profile picture (if applicable)
- A link to your profile on that service (optional)
Once you are authenticated, the comment system may create a session cookie to keep you logged in during your visit. This cookie is temporary and not used for tracking outside of this Site.
What I Do Not Do
- I do not sell, rent, or trade any data.
- I do not send marketing emails or newsletters.
- I do not store user passwords or sensitive personal information.
- I do not use advertising networks or tracking pixels beyond Google Analytics.
Third-Party Services and Data Handling
- Google Analytics: Data is collected and processed by Google under their Privacy Policy.
- Authentication Services: If you comment, your authentication is managed by the service you choose (e.g., Google, Twitter). Their privacy policies apply to that process.
- Hosting Provider: The Site is hosted by a third-party service that may log basic connection data (IP address, browser info) for security and operational purposes. I do not regularly access these logs.
Cookies
This Site uses cookies only for:
- Google Analytics (anonymous tracking)
- Comment authentication sessions (temporary, functional cookies)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to leave comments.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the official opt-out tool.
- Disable cookies in your browser.
- Request the removal of a comment you’ve posted (contact me below).
- Ask questions about how your data is handled.
Since I do not store personal data directly, I cannot provide access to or delete data held by third parties like Google.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this policy as the Site evolves. Changes will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to request comment removal, you can contact:
Greg Herring
(Please use a publicly listed contact method from the Site, such as a linked social profile or professional networking page.)
This privacy policy is intended to clearly communicate data practices for a personal website. It is not legal advice. If you have specific concerns, consult a legal professional.