Last Updated: 20th June 2025

Hello! I'm Hannah Goodridge, and this is my personal website and blog. Your privacy is important to me. This policy explains what information I collect and how I use it. It's written to be as clear and simple as possible.

My Approach to Privacy

I believe in being transparent and collecting only the minimum amount of data necessary to run this site and understand its performance. I am the only person who has access to this data.

Information I Collect

Website Analytics

Like most websites, I use analytics to understand how visitors engage with my site. This helps me see which content is popular and how I can improve the user experience. This information is processed in a way that does not directly identify anyone. It may include:

The pages you visit
The time you spend on each page
The type of device and browser you are using
Your general geographic location (e.g., country or city)

Like/Dislike Counter

My blog posts have a feature that allows you to "like" or "dislike" them. When you click the like or dislike button, I record that action to keep a running total for each post. This process is completely anonymous. I do not collect any personal information, IP addresses, or use cookies to track your individual votes. The sole purpose is to see which posts are most helpful or interesting to readers.

Cookies

This site uses a minimal number of cookies to function correctly and improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Specifically, I use them for:

Theme Preferences: To remember your choice between light and dark mode on subsequent visits.
Analytics: To help me gather the anonymous usage data described above.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.

How I Use Your Information

The anonymous data I collect is used solely for the following purposes:

To operate and maintain my website.
To improve the content and user experience.
To understand trends in website traffic and content popularity.

I will never sell, rent, or share this information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Storage and Security

The anonymous like/dislike counts are stored in a Firebase Realtime Database, which is a secure service provided by Google. I take reasonable steps to protect the information I collect, but please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable.

Links to Other Websites

My website may contain links to other websites that I do not operate. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. I strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit, as I have no control over and assume no responsibility for their content or practices.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.

Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please feel free to get in touch with me. You can reach me by email here.