Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters here.
Clifford’s Webhole was created as a personal publishing and technical space built around self-hosting, transparency, and user respect. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and—just as importantly—what is not collected when you visit this site.
1. Our privacy philosophy
Clifford’s Webhole follows a simple principle:
Collect as little data as possible, and never collect data that isn’t necessary.
This site is not designed to track users, build behavioral profiles, or sell data. There are no hidden data brokers, advertising pixels, or invasive analytics operating behind the scenes.
2. Information we do not collect
When you visit cliffordswebhole.com, we do not:
- sell or rent personal information
- use third-party advertising trackers
- use social media tracking pixels
- build user profiles
- track you across websites
- require accounts or logins to read content
You can browse this site without identifying yourself.
3. Information that may be collected automatically
Like most websites, basic technical information may be logged by the server for operational and security purposes.
This may include:
- IP address
- browser type and version
- operating system
- referring page
- date and time of request
- pages accessed
Why this data exists
This information is used only to:
- maintain server stability
- troubleshoot errors
- protect against abuse or malicious activity
These logs are not used for marketing, profiling, or tracking individual users.
4. Cookies
Clifford’s Webhole does not use tracking cookies for advertising or analytics.
Cookies may be used in limited cases for:
- basic site functionality (such as WordPress core behavior)
- session handling in administrative areas
No third-party tracking cookies are intentionally deployed.
5. Analytics
If analytics are enabled, they are chosen with privacy in mind.
Possible analytics characteristics:
- self-hosted or privacy-respecting tools
- anonymized or truncated IP addresses
- no cross-site tracking
- no advertising data sharing
Analytics, if present, are used strictly to understand overall site usage—not individual behavior.
6. Comments and user-submitted content
If comments or contact forms are enabled:
- Any information you submit is provided voluntarily
- Submitted data is used only for its intended purpose (replying, moderation, discussion)
- Comments may collect IP address and browser user agent to help with spam prevention
User-submitted content is never sold or shared with third parties.
7. Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, code snippets, or external articles).
Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited that website directly and may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
Clifford’s Webhole does not control external sites and encourages you to review their privacy policies.
8. Data retention
- Server logs are retained only as long as necessary for security and maintenance
- Comments and contact submissions are retained unless removal is requested
- No unnecessary historical data is kept
9. Data security
This site is self-hosted and maintained with security best practices, including:
- regular software updates
- restricted administrative access
- server-level protections
- minimal third-party dependencies
While no system can guarantee absolute security, reasonable measures are taken to protect the site and its data.
10. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- requesting access to data you’ve submitted
- requesting correction or deletion of your data
You may make such requests using the contact information below.
11. Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, site functionality, or legal requirements.
The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how this site handles data, you may contact:
Clifford’s Webhole
Website: https://cliffordswebhole.com
Final note
Clifford’s Webhole exists to share knowledge, tools, and ideas—not to harvest data.
If that ever changes, this policy will change too—clearly and transparently.