1. Quick summary – tell it like it is

I collect only what’s necessary to run the blog, respond to comments, and improve reader experience. I don’t sell your personal data. You can request deletion or correction – see the Contact section.

2. Information I collect

I collect two types of data:

• Personal data you give me: name, email address, and any content you submit in comments or contact forms.
• Automatically collected data: IP address, browser user-agent, referral URL, and cookies used for functionality and analytics.

3. Comments and user content

When you leave a comment I collect the content of the comment, your username, and email (if provided). I may store the IP address and browser string to help spam detection. If you attach a profile picture via services like Gravatar, that service may store data separately.

4. How I use your information

• To publish and moderate comments and contact form messages.
• To improve the site via analytics (aggregate, anonymized where possible).
• To comply with legal obligations and protect against abuse.

5. Cookies & similar technologies

I use cookies to make the site work and to analyze traffic. Cookies may be set by the site or by third parties (for example analytics providers). You can disable cookies in your browser – your experience may be affected.

6. Analytics and third-party services

I may use third-party services (such as Google Analytics) to understand traffic and improve content. These services may collect information such as pages visited, time on page, and referral source. They are governed by their own privacy policies – check their sites for details.

If you want to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, use the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on (or equivalent tools for your region).

7. Plugins, embeds, and external content

Posts may include embedded content (e.g., videos, tweets). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the source site directly – those third parties may collect data about you. Examples include YouTube, Twitter, and other content providers.

8. Email newsletters

If you subscribe to a newsletter I will store your email address and us mail@roniedinosaur.com