Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 12, 2025
Who we are
This blog, Pawprints & Code, is a personal website operated by Abby. Our website address is https://dreamtyme.org.
What Data We Collect and Why
1. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form:
- Name (if entered)
- Email (required by not displayed)
- Website (optional)
- Comment content
- IP address and browser user agent (for spam detection)
We use Akismet to filter spam comments. Akismet may collect and store information through the comment form.
2. Site Analytics
We do not use Google Analytics or similar third-party tracking tools. However, our hosting service (Namecheap) uses cPanel, which automatically collects general visitor stats, such as:
- Pages visited
- Referring sites
- Time spent on pages
This data is used for security and site performance monitoring. It is not shared or linked to personally identifiable information.
3. Embedded Content
Posts on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos). Embedded content behaves as if the visitor is on that external site, meaning they may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions if you’re logged into their platform.
4. Social Media Links
Our site includes links to our social media accounts (e.g, Discord, Steam, etc.). Clicking these links will take you to external websites that have their own privacy policies.
5. Cookies
Our site may store cookies for:
- Commenters who check “Save my name and email” (to remember details for the next time)
- WordPress functionality (e.g., improving site speed)
- Embedded content (e.g., YouTube might set cookies)
6. External Site Links
Any external site links that appear in posts are subject to their respective privacy policies.
Who we share your data with
Your information is not shared with anyone except for the site owner and is only used for site security and functionality.
How Long We Keep Data
- Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely.
- Cookies expire after a set period (varies by type).
Your Rights
If you have left a comment, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request we delete your data, excluding anything we must keep for security or legal reasons.
Contact
For any privacy concerns, you can email me at abbyspetz [at] gmail [dot] com or message me on Discord (dreamtyme).
