Effective Date: 3 October, 2025
Last Updated: 3 October, 2025
At Sumir’s Blog (https://sumir.dev), your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with my website.
1. Information I Collect
When you use my website, I may collect the following information:
- Personal Information (Optional): Your name and email address, if you choose to leave a comment on a post or subscribe to my newsletter.
- Usage Data: Information such as your IP address, browser type, device details, cookies, and analytics data.
- No Payment or Sensitive Data: I do not collect payment details, financial information, or sensitive personal data.
2. How I Use Your Information
I use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To improve website content and understand audience interests.
- To send newsletters if you have subscribed.
- To maintain website security and performance.
I do not use your data for advertising or targeted marketing.
3. Data Sharing
- I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
- I may share usage data with trusted third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics, to help analyze website traffic and performance.
4. Cookies & Tracking
My website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Improve user experience.
- Analyze site traffic through Google Analytics.
5. Data Storage & Security
- Your personal data is stored securely on my private servers in the United Kingdom and on Google Analytics servers.
- All data transfers are protected by SSL encryption.
- Data is retained until you request deletion, except analytics data, which may be stored indefinitely.
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
As a resident of the UK or EU, you have the following rights:
- Access the personal data I hold about you.
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent for newsletters at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact me at [email protected].
7. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
8. Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date revised accordingly.
9. Contact Me
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact me at:
Email: [email protected]
Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom