🛡️ Privacy Policy
Effective date: April 16, 2025
Website: https://www.damonvanbergen.com
1. Who We Are
This website is owned and operated by Damon Van Bergen. Our website address is: https://www.damonvanbergen.com.
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (a hash) of your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture will be publicly visible next to your comment.
Media
If you upload images, please avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may download and extract such information from posted images.
Contact Forms
If a contact form is used, submitted information may be stored to assist with customer service but is never used for marketing purposes unless explicitly stated.
Cookies
See the Cookies Policy below.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves exactly as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These external sites may collect your data, use cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content, especially if you are logged in to that third-party service.
3. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not share your personal data with third parties, except:
- To trusted service providers who help us operate the website
- To comply with legal obligations
- If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email
4. How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely.
For registered users (if any), personal information in their profile is stored and can be seen, edited, or deleted at any time (except the username).
5. Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:
- An exported file of your personal data
- Erasure of your data (excluding any data we must keep for legal, security, or administrative reasons)
6. Where Your Data is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
🍪 Cookies Policy
This site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help improve site functionality and user experience.
What Cookies We Use
- Comment Cookies: If you comment, your name, email, and website may be saved in cookies for convenience (lasts 1 year).
- Login Cookies: If you log in, cookies store your login details and screen preferences.
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies are used to verify your browser and log-in status.
- Post Editor Cookie: If you edit/publish content, a cookie saves the post ID (expires after 1 day).
Third-Party Cookies
- Gravatar
- Embedded content (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram)
These third parties may set cookies. Please check their privacy policies for more info.
How to Manage Cookies
You can disable cookies via your browser settings. However, doing so may limit functionality on the site.
📜 Terms of Service
Last updated: April 16, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using this site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
2. Use of the Website
You agree to use the site for lawful purposes only and not to:
- Harass or harm others
- Post or transmit unlawful or offensive content
- Attempt to hack or disrupt the site’s functionality
3. Intellectual Property
All content (text, images, design) on this site is the intellectual property of Damon Van Bergen unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce or reuse content without permission.
4. Limitation of Liability
This site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for damages arising from your use of this site.
5. Links to Other Sites
The site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites.
6. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Your continued use of the site constitutes your acceptance of any changes.