Effective Date: April 21, 2025
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Carter Stroup, and hosted by Cloudflare, Inc.
Our contact information is:
Email: [email protected]
2. What Data We Collect
We collect only the personal data necessary to operate this website securely and effectively. Specifically:
- Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, and operating system may be temporarily processed by our hosting provider (Cloudflare) for security and maintenance purposes.
We do not use third-party trackers, analytics, or advertising services.
3. Cookies
We use only one strictly necessary cookie:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
wpEmojiSettingsSupports |
This cookie stores information about whether your browser supports emojis. | Session (deleted when browser closes) | Necessary |
This cookie is essential for the basic operation of our website. No personal information is stored in it.
4. Embedded Content (YouTube)
This website may include embedded YouTube videos. These videos are embedded using YouTube’s privacy-enhanced mode, which means YouTube will not store information about you unless you play the video.
However, once you interact with the embedded video, YouTube may collect data in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
We recommend reviewing YouTube’s privacy practices if you choose to engage with embedded video content.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under the GDPR:
- Consent: When you voluntarily interact with embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, etc.), we may process certain information with your consent.
- Legitimate Interests: To ensure the security and proper functioning of the website, and to provide the necessary functionality of the services (e.g., videos, emoji features).
6. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your data is stored securely on servers managed by Cloudflare, Inc. Cloudflare generally stores data within the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United States. There may be instances where data is transferred outside the EEA or to your location.
If your data is transferred outside the EEA, Cloudflare will implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that your data remains protected in accordance with GDPR requirements. These safeguards may include the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legal mechanisms to ensure that your personal data is protected to the standards required by the GDPR.
7. Your Rights Under the GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except as required by law or as necessary to operate our website (e.g., our hosting provider and embedded YouTube content).
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.