Privacy Policy
Last updated: 13 May 2026 Website: https://dave.madel.in/
Dave’s Blog is a personal website operated by David Madelin.
This Privacy Policy explains what information Dave’s Blog collects, how it is used, and how you can contact us about your data.
Information we collect
Dave’s Blog may collect the following information when you use the website:
Information you provide directly
If you contact us, leave a comment, sign in, or use any interactive feature, we may collect information such as:
your name; your email address; any message or content you choose to submit. Information collected through Google Sign-In
If you choose to sign in using Google, Dave’s Blog may request access to basic Google account information, such as:
your name; your email address; your Google account profile picture; your Google account identifier.
Dave’s Blog uses this information only to authenticate you, create or manage your account/session, identify you when using the website, and provide any features that require you to be signed in.
Dave’s Blog does not request access to your Google password.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
provide and operate the website; allow you to sign in using Google; manage user sessions and account access; respond to messages or enquiries; prevent abuse, spam, fraud, or unauthorised access; maintain the security and reliability of the website; improve the website and understand how it is used. Use of Google user data
Dave’s Blog’s use of information received from Google APIs will comply with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements where applicable. Google requires apps using OAuth to accurately disclose how Google user data is accessed, used, stored, or shared.
Dave’s Blog will only use Google user data for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Dave’s Blog will not:
sell Google user data; use Google user data for advertising purposes; transfer Google user data to third parties except where necessary to provide or secure the website, comply with the law, or with your explicit consent; use Google user data to build user profiles for unrelated purposes. Cookies and similar technologies
Dave’s Blog may use cookies or similar technologies to:
keep you signed in; remember your preferences; protect the website from abuse; understand basic website usage.
You can control cookies through your browser settings, although disabling cookies may prevent some parts of the website from working correctly.
Analytics and logs
Like most websites, Dave’s Blog may collect basic technical information automatically, such as:
IP address; browser type; device type; pages visited; date and time of access; referring website; server logs and error logs.
This information is used for security, troubleshooting, analytics, and improving the website.
How we share information
Dave’s Blog does not sell your personal information.
We may share limited information with service providers who help operate the website, such as hosting providers, analytics providers, email providers, security services, or authentication providers. These providers are only allowed to use the information as needed to provide their services.
We may also disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or security of Dave’s Blog, its users, or others.
Data retention
Dave’s Blog keeps personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Google Sign-In data is retained only for as long as needed to provide account access or signed-in functionality. If you ask us to delete your account or associated data, we will delete or anonymise it unless we need to keep certain information for legal, security, or legitimate operational reasons.
Data deletion
You can request deletion of your personal information by contacting us using the details below.
You can also manage or revoke Dave’s Blog’s access to your Google account through your Google Account permissions page.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s privacy
Dave’s Blog is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal information, including the right to:
access the personal information we hold about you; request correction of inaccurate information; request deletion of your information; object to or restrict certain processing; withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact:
David Madelin Email: [email protected]