Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 17, 2026

Thank you for visiting seand.xyz (“the Site”), operated by Sean Davis (“I”, “me”, “my”), a personal blog based in Kentucky, USA. Your privacy is important to me, and I am committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you use the Site, how it is used, and your rights regarding your data.

1. Information Collected

a. Site Analytics and Performance

To understand how visitors use the Site and improve performance, the following tools are in use:

Google Analytics collects data such as:

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of visit
  • Referring URLs and general geographic location

Google Analytics uses cookies to track sessions and is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. The Site also respects the Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control signals — if either is enabled in your browser, Google Analytics will not be activated.

Cloudflare provides hosting, CDN, DNS, and security services for the Site. This includes bot protection and AI-scraping prevention features that may fingerprint or analyze incoming requests. Cloudflare’s data practices are governed by the Cloudflare Privacy Policy.

Google Fonts are loaded directly from Google’s servers. This means Google receives your IP address and browser information as part of serving font files on each page load. See Google’s Privacy Policy for details.

b. Comments

The Site uses Disqus to manage comments on blog posts. If you post a comment or log in via Disqus, Disqus collects:

  • Name and email address (required to comment)
  • Comment content
  • IP address and browser information
  • Social login data if you authenticate via Google or Facebook

Disqus also sets its own tracking cookies and may collect analytics data about your interaction with the comment section. This data is governed by the Disqus Privacy Policy. You can manage your Disqus data at disqus.com.

c. Contact Form

When you submit the contact form, your name, email address, and message are processed by Formspree, a third-party form service. Formspree’s data practices are described in the Formspree Privacy Policy. I use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and do not share it further.

d. Embedded Content

Some pages on this Site contain embedded YouTube videos. YouTube may collect data about your interaction with these videos, including cookies and usage data, according to the YouTube Privacy Policy. This data is collected by Google even if you do not interact with the video.

e. Tips and Support

The Site includes links to external support pages if you choose to leave a tip or become a sponsor:

The Site does not process, collect, or store any payment or sponsorship information directly.

2. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information through this Site (including via the comment system or contact form), please contact me and I will take steps to remove that information promptly.

3. How Your Information Is Used

The information collected through this Site is used to:

  • Respond to contact form inquiries
  • Improve and secure the Site
  • Understand usage patterns to enhance your experience

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. These include:

  • Essential cookies: necessary for the basic functioning of the Site.
  • Performance cookies: used by Google Analytics and Cloudflare to help analyze how visitors use the Site.
  • Third-party cookies: Disqus sets cookies when the comment section loads. YouTube embeds may place cookies when you view embedded videos.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the comments experience and other features.

This Site contains links to external websites, projects, and resources not operated by me. I have no control over the content or privacy practices of those sites and am not responsible for them. I encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

6. Sharing Your Information

I do not sell your personal information. Data is shared only with the third-party services described in this policy, each of which operates under its own privacy practices:

  • Google — Analytics and embedded YouTube content
  • Cloudflare — Hosting, CDN, DNS, and security
  • Disqus — Comment system
  • Formspree — Contact form processing

7. Disclaimer

This Site is a personal blog and is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. I make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or availability of content. Links to third-party sites are provided for convenience; I am not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices.

8. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are delivered to my personal email and retained indefinitely. If you would like your message deleted, please contact me and I will remove it. Analytics data is retained according to the policies of the respective services (Google Analytics, Cloudflare). Comment data is managed by Disqus and subject to their retention policies.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information held about you
  • Request corrections to your personal data
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to certain limitations)
  • Withdraw consent for future communications

To exercise these rights, please reach out via the contact form. For data held by third-party services (Google, Disqus, Cloudflare, Formspree), please contact those services directly.

10. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under this policy shall be resolved in the courts of Kentucky.

11. Changes to this Policy

I may update this policy to reflect changes to the Site or its third-party services. Any updates will be posted here with the new effective date.

Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is handled, please use the contact form.