Who we are
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Comments
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An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture is visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media
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Cookies
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Embedded content from other websites
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These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This lets us automatically recognize and approve any follow-up comments, rather than holding them in a moderation queue.
For users who register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except for their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request an export of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Some suggestions to protect your privacy online
The following suggestions are intended as a starting point for thinking about your online privacy. It is not exhaustive of all the options you have to enhance your online security and privacy. We recommend that, if you have online privacy concerns, you consult a recognized expert to help you develop a comprehensive, tailored policy for your specific needs.
A reasonable person would recognize that some personal data is necessary to access the internet for essential activities and would focus on mitigating risks. Absolute digital privacy is a myth for anyone participating in modern online life, and the focus must be on risk mitigation.
Internet use is required for essential tasks. Personal data is often necessary for banking, employment, education, communication, and accessing government services. A reasonable person accepts this and takes precautions, such as only using secure websites for transactions.
Convenience and personalization: Many people willingly trade some degree of privacy for a more convenient and personalized online experience. Examples include using personalized shopping recommendations or allowing a web browser to remember login information. A reasonable person understands this trade-off and decides where their personal line is drawn.
Digital footprints are often collected passively: data is gathered through various means, even without a person’s direct input. A person’s web browsing and IP address are tracked by internet service providers, websites use “browser fingerprinting” to identify devices, and many apps and devices collect location data. A reasonable person would understand that simply abstaining from voluntary data entry is not enough to maintain privacy.
Risk assessment and management: A reasonable approach to online privacy is not to eliminate all data sharing but to manage the risks associated with it. This involves using strong passwords and two-factor authentication, deleting unneeded apps, and limiting what is shared on social media.
A reasonable person takes proactive steps to protect their data, including:
- Adjusting privacy settings: Customizing privacy settings on social media and other apps to limit what information is visible to the public.
- Using secure connections: Ensuring websites use “https://” before entering sensitive information and using a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
- Limiting information shared: Being cautious about how much personal information is posted on social media and with new acquaintances online.
- Staying updated on software: Regularly installing security updates for operating systems and apps to protect against new vulnerabilities.
- Being wary of phishing attempts: Recognizing and avoiding emails or links that attempt to trick users into giving away personal information.
Secure browser suggestions
The best privacy browser depends on your needs, with strong options including Tor Browser for maximum anonymity, Brave for a secure, fast, day-to-day experience with built-in blocking, and Mozilla Firefox as a customizable mainstream choice with robust privacy features. DuckDuckGo is also a good option, especially for private searching, though it doesn’t protect against tracking once you leave its search results page.
Top recommendations:
Tor Browser:
Best for anonymity, as it routes your traffic through multiple volunteer-run servers to obscure your IP address. Be aware that this can significantly slow down browsing speeds, making it less ideal as a primary browser for all uses.
Brave:
A good all-around privacy browser that is fast and includes built-in ad and tracker blocking by default. It offers a similar experience to Chrome but with enhanced privacy features, and it can optionally use the Tor network.
Mozilla Firefox:
A highly customizable and popular choice known for its strong privacy and security features, which are regularly updated to combat threats.
DuckDuckGo:
Best for private searching, as it doesn’t track your search history. However, it doesn’t prevent websites you visit from tracking you after you click through.
Epic Browser:
This browser is designed for privacy, with many security settings enabled by default, including automatic blocking of trackers and cookies.
Summary
For an individual deeply concerned about privacy, a good starting point could be to use the Tor Browser, reject cookies when presented with the choice, and limit their activity when visiting this, or any other website, to simply reading content, without engaging by entering any data whatsoever. However, some data is still collected as described in the preceeding paragraphs.
This website’s intent is to engage with people about my books. That’s it. If you feel more comfortable being passive and limiting your experience as described in the paragraph above, you’re more than welcome to do so. Let your experience here be what you need it to be. You have every right to that choice.