Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for m.ac
Last Updated: April 30, 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with m.ac, a self-hosted Ghost-powered blog.
Information Collected
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit m.ac, certain data is automatically collected through self-hosted analytics (Plausible):
- Anonymized IP address
- Browser type and version
- Referring and exit pages
- Date, time, and duration of visit
- Pages viewed and actions taken
This data helps monitor performance, detect abuse, and improve content.
Account and Membership Information
If you register for a membership or newsletter, the following information may be collected:
- Name or nickname (if provided)
- Email address
- Subscription preferences
- Login timestamps and related metadata
This data is stored securely on my private server and used solely to deliver content and manage access.
Communication
If you contact me via email, I may collect:
- Your email address
- Content of your message
This information is used only to respond to your inquiry.
Use of Information
Your information is used to:
- Deliver email newsletters or member-only content
- Analyze site usage and optimize performance
- Respond to your inquiries or feedback
- Prevent abuse or unauthorized access
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are required for account login, membership sessions, and commenting functionality. Without cookies, member login and comment features will not function properly.
In addition, Plausible Analytics may set minimal cookies (if any) for anonymous usage tracking. No cookies are used for advertising or third-party profiling.
You can disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
Comments and Social Media
Only registered members can comment on posts. All comments are stored securely and are not shared with third parties.
I may also link to external social platforms (e.g., Mastodon, X, Bluesky) for discussions. These platforms have their own privacy policies.
Third-Party Services
The following third-party services are used to support site functionality:
- Mailgun – for email delivery
- Stripe – for membership and payment processing
- Cloudflare – for DNS and security optimization
- jsDelivr – for static file delivery (e.g., fonts, scripts)
These services may process limited technical data (e.g., IP address, user agent) as necessary to perform their functions.
No advertising, tracking, or profiling cookies from these providers are embedded directly on the site.
Data Sharing
Your personal data will not be sold, rented, or traded.
Information may be shared only:
- With trusted processors (as listed above)
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect site security and integrity
Data Security
All collected data is stored on a self-managed server with appropriate security controls. Access is restricted and regularly monitored.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of your personal data
- Correct or delete your information
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact me directly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Revisions will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
Contact Me
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, feel free to reach out here.