Privacy Policy
Updated: May 28, 2025
Introduction
At OldDogZeroTricks.com, I, Grant, strive to create a space for thoughtful reflection on intentional living, sharing personal insights and fostering meaningful connections with readers.
This Privacy Policy outlines how this blog collects, uses, and protects your information, ensuring transparency and respect for your privacy. As a small, independently operated website, my goal is to handle your data responsibly, collecting only what is necessary to maintain the site’s functionality and enhance your experience.
Below, I detail the types of information collected, how it is used, and your rights regarding your data.
Information Collected
This blog collects minimal information to support its operations. When you leave a comment, you may voluntarily provide your name and email address, either directly or through Google Sign-in, which may also share additional profile data (e.g., display name or profile picture) as permitted by your Google account settings. This information is stored securely on the website’s platform to display your comment and facilitate direct responses.
My hosting provider may automatically collect technical data, such as your IP address, browser type, or device information, to ensure the site functions properly and to analyze general usage trends. If you engage with affiliate links, third-party affiliate platforms may collect anonymized data to track clicks or purchases, as outlined in their respective privacy policies. No sensitive personal information beyond these categories is collected.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
To maintain a streamlined experience, OldDogZeroTricks.com uses minimal cookies, primarily for essential functions such as comment forms and Google Sign-in authentication.
If analytics tools are implemented in the future to understand readership patterns, cookies or similar technologies may be used to collect aggregated, non-identifiable data about site visits. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer not to allow them.
Affiliate links may also use tracking technologies managed by third-party platforms, which operate under their own privacy policies. Google Sign-in may employ cookies to facilitate login, subject to Google’s privacy policy.
Use of Your Information
The information collected supports the blog’s functionality and engagement. Comments, including your name or Google display name, are displayed publicly unless moderated for inappropriate content, in which case they may be removed. Email addresses provided via comments or Google Sign-in are used solely to respond to you directly and are not shared, sold, or used for marketing purposes, such as newsletters.
Technical data collected by the hosting provider or analytics tools, if applicable, is used to improve site performance and understand general audience trends. Data from affiliate link interactions or Google Sign-in is processed by third-party platforms (e.g., Google, affiliate networks) to facilitate authentication or commission tracking, but I do not access or store personal details from these interactions.
Your Rights
You have control over your data. If you wish to edit or delete a comment, whether submitted directly or via Google Sign-in, please contact me through the blog’s contact page, and I will address your request promptly.
For residents of the European Union, California, or other regions with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal information stored, such as comment-related data (name, email, or Google profile details) or technical logs held by the hosting provider. To exercise these rights or inquire about your data, please use the contact page.
Your use of this website is also governed by our Terms and Conditions and Cookie Policy.
I am committed to responding transparently and efficiently to all requests.
Third-Party Services
This blog relies on third-party services to function, including hosting providers, potential analytics tools, Google Sign-in for comment authentication, and affiliate programs. These services may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies, which I encourage you to review.
For example, Google Sign-in may share your name, email, or profile data based on your account settings, and clicking an affiliate link may result in anonymized tracking by the affiliate platform to attribute commissions. I do not receive or store personal data from these interactions. All third-party services are selected with care to align with this blog’s commitment to minimal data collection.
Changes to This Policy
As OldDogZeroTricks.com evolves, this Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in site features, such as new authentication methods, analytics tools, or affiliate partnerships. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date, and I encourage you to check back periodically for the latest information. Significant changes, if any, will be communicated clearly to ensure continued transparency.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out via the contact page at OldDogZeroTricks.com. I value your trust and am committed to maintaining an open, respectful approach to your privacy, ensuring this blog remains a space for meaningful connection rather than data collection.
For questions about website usage, please see our Terms and Conditions.