Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 29, 2025
Who we are
The Violin in Me is a personal writing site. Our website address is: https://theviolininme.com
If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at: noah@theviolininme.com
What personal data we collect and why
We collect only the minimum data needed to operate the site and communicate with readers.
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
- The data shown in the comments form (name, email, comment)
- The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (for spam detection)
This information helps keep the site safe and readable.
If you use Gravatar, an anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to display your profile image.
Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Contact forms or email
If you contact us directly (for example, via a contact form or email), we collect the information you choose to provide so we can respond.
We do not use this information for marketing unless you explicitly opt in.
Cookies
This site uses cookies for basic functionality and convenience.
- If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name and email in cookies so you don’t have to re-enter them next time. These cookies last for one year.
- WordPress may set temporary cookies to determine whether your browser accepts cookies.
- If you edit or publish content (site administrators only), a cookie may be stored to track that action. It contains no personal data and expires after one day.
You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or social media posts).
Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the other website directly. These websites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Embed additional third-party tracking
- Monitor your interaction with their content
We do not control how third-party sites collect or use your data.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
Some data may be processed by trusted third parties strictly for site operation, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Spam detection services
- Security or performance tools
These services only receive the data necessary to perform their function.
How long we retain your data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so follow-up comments can be approved automatically.
- If you contact us, we keep correspondence only as long as needed to respond or for reasonable record-keeping.
What rights you have over your data
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Request that your personal data be deleted
This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes. To make a request, contact us using the email above.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Changes to this policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the site or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be posted on this page.