Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 31, 2025
Last Updated: May 31, 2025

At JoshFinney.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share information, and your rights under laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).


1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://joshfinney.com. This blog covers a variety of content including business, technology, entertainment, food, travel, sports, and general lifestyle topics.

For any privacy concerns, you can contact us at:
📧 info.joshfinney@gmail.com


2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We may collect and process the following data:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Comments: Name, email, website (optional), and your comment.

  • Forms or Subscriptions: When you sign up for newsletters, contact us, or submit forms, we collect your name and email address.

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • Cookies: Used for remembering your preferences and improving user experience.

  • Analytics: We use tools like Google Analytics to collect anonymized data such as:

    • Pages visited

    • Time spent on site

    • Browser type

    • Referring URL

    • IP address (may be anonymized in some regions)


3. How We Use Your Data

We use the data collected for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your messages or comments

  • To improve website functionality and user experience

  • To analyze traffic and website performance

  • To manage subscriptions or email communication

  • To detect and prevent spam or abuse

We do not sell or rent your personal data.


4. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored on secure servers and protected by encryption and access controls. We retain data:

  • Comments: Indefinitely, unless requested to be removed.

  • User Accounts (if any): As long as the account remains active.

  • Analytics: Data may be retained for up to 26 months unless otherwise specified by third-party providers.


5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Save your preferences

  • Recognize return visitors

  • Track traffic using third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

You may choose to disable cookies via your browser settings. Note that some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.


6. Third-Party Services

We may use or embed content and tools from third parties, including:

  • Google Analytics

  • Gravatar (for comments)

  • Embedded content (e.g., YouTube, Instagram, etc.)

These providers may collect data directly from you. Their respective privacy policies apply when interacting with their tools or content.


7. Your Data Rights

If you are located in the EU or California (or subject to similar protections), you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correct: Request corrections to inaccurate data.

  • Delete: Request your personal data be erased.

  • Restrict or Object: Limit how your data is processed.

  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at: info.joshfinney@gmail.com.


8. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes. Data may be shared with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., email delivery platforms, analytics tools)

  • Legal authorities if required by law


9. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have unintentionally collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.


10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in legal requirements, our data practices, or site functionality. Please check this page periodically for updates. Continued use of the site implies acceptance of the latest version.


11. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Josh Finney
📧 Email: info.joshfinney@gmail.com