✅ TL;DR
- We use basic analytics to understand what content is useful
- We don’t sell your data to anyone
- We don’t run ads or use invasive tracking
- You can contact us anytime to ask about or delete your data
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Who We Are
Waffed Analytics is a personal blog run by Jonathan Harrington, focused on web analytics and data-driven marketing. Our website address is https://waffed.com.
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What We Collect
Analytics Data
We use analytics to understand which articles are helpful and how visitors find us. This includes:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website (how you found us)
- General location (country/region level)
- Device type and browser
Contact Information
If you email us or use a contact form, we collect your email address and any information you choose to share. We use this only to respond to your message.
Comments
If you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the comment form, plus your IP address and browser info for spam detection.
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Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. Here’s what we use:
| Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site functionality, security | Session |
| Analytics | Understanding site usage | Up to 2 years |
| Preferences | Remembering your choices | 1 year |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling them may affect some site functionality.
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Third-Party Services
Hosting
Our site is hosted on secure servers that may log IP addresses for security purposes.
Analytics
We use analytics tools to understand traffic patterns and content performance.
CDN / Caching
We use caching services to make pages load faster for you.
Spam Protection
Comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Your Rights
Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
Ask us to correct any inaccurate information.
Request that we delete your personal data (with some exceptions for legal requirements).
Opt out of analytics tracking via browser settings or by contacting us.
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Data Retention
- Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
- Contact messages: Kept as long as needed to respond, then deleted
- Analytics data: Aggregated data retained; individual data expires per tool settings
- Server logs: Typically deleted within 30-90 days
👶 Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 16. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
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Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. For significant changes, we’ll make reasonable efforts to notify visitors.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please get in touch.