Surden Personal Site

A website for me, to you.

Effective Date: December 10, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Surden Personal Site (“I,” “me,” or “my”) collects, uses, and protects any information that you provide while using this website (the “Site”).

1. Information I Collect

Because this is a personal blog, I aim to collect as little personal data as possible.

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

I collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to me when you express an interest in obtaining information about me or my work, when you participate in activities on the Site, or otherwise when you contact me. This may include:

  • Email Address: If you subscribe to a mailing list (if one exists) or use a contact form.
  • Name: If you leave a comment on a blog post.
  • Content of Communications: Any information you provide in a contact form, email, or comment.

B. Automatically Collected Information (Via Third-Party Tools)

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically, often through third-party services like hosting providers or analytics tools. This information may include:

  • Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and the date/time of your visit.
  • Usage Data: The specific pages you view, how long you spend on them, and links you click.
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your browser to help the Site function or to track usage.

2. How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect for the following purposes:

  • To Run the Site: To ensure the Site displays correctly and functions properly.
  • To Respond to You: To respond to your comments, questions, and requests.
  • For Communication: If you subscribe, to send you newsletters, updates, or other information.
  • For Analytics: To understand how visitors use the Site and to improve content and user experience.

3. Sharing Your Information

I do not sell, trade, or rent your Personal Information to others. I may share information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: I use third-party services (e.g., website hosting, comment system, analytics) that require access to your information to perform their services. These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential.
    • ABRHosting
    • Google Analytics
    • EUGameHost
  • Legal Compliance: I may disclose your information when required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Third-Party Websites and Services

This Site may contain links to other websites. Once you have used these links to leave my Site, I do not have any control over that other website. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.

5. Cookies

The Site may use “cookies” to enhance the user experience. You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

6. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access: The right to request copies of your personal data.
  • Rectification: The right to request that I correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
  • Erasure: The right to request that I erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • Opt-out of Communications: You can always unsubscribe from any email communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the emails.

7. Children’s Privacy

My Site is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

I reserve the right to update or change my Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

9. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me:

  • Email: surden@personal.surden.me
  • Contact Form: Contact Page