Welcome! At Joshua Lacasse, accessible from joshualacasse.com, your privacy is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. Please read this policy carefully. If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to contact us.
Who We Are
Our website address is: joshualacasse.com. We strive to create a secure and respectful online environment for all visitors and users.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information from users:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Social media profile information (e.g., from “Connect with Facebook” or “Sign in with Twitter”)
The purpose of requesting this information will be clear at the time of collection, such as registering for an account, leaving comments, or subscribing to services.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
- Data shown in the comments form
- Visitor IP address and browser user agent string (for spam detection)
- An anonymized hash of your email address (sent to the Gravatar service, if used)
Your approved comments, along with your profile picture, will be visible to the public.
Media Uploads
If you upload images, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can extract this information from downloaded images.
Log Files
We use log files to analyze trends, administer the site, and gather demographic data. These files may include:
- Internet protocol (IP) addresses
- Browser type
- Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Date and time stamp
- Referring/exit pages
- Number of clicks This data is not linked to personally identifiable information.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in several ways:
- To operate and improve our website
- To personalize user experiences
- To analyze and understand site usage
- To develop new services and features
- To communicate updates, customer service information, and promotional content
- To prevent fraud
- To monitor and improve site security
Cookies
We use cookies for essential site functions and user convenience. Examples include:
- Temporary cookies to determine browser compatibility (discarded after closing your browser)
- Cookies that save login and display preferences
- Cookies for remembering comment form details (lasting one year) You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or articles) from external websites. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed tracking, and monitor your interactions. Please review their privacy policies for more information.
Your Rights
Under various privacy laws, such as GDPR, CCPA, and others, you are entitled to the following rights:
General Rights
- Access: Request copies of your personal data.
- Rectification: Correct incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data under specific conditions.
- Restrict Processing: Request limited use of your data under specific circumstances.
- Object to Processing: Oppose certain uses of your personal data.
- Data Portability: Transfer your data to another organization.
CCPA-Specific Rights (California Consumers)
- Request disclosure of collected data categories and specific details.
- Request deletion of personal data collected by us.
- Opt-out of the sale of personal data (note: we do not sell personal data).
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We aim to respond to requests within one month.
Children’s Information
Protecting children online is a priority. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided us with such data, please contact us immediately so we can remove it promptly.
Compliance with Laws
We adhere to high standards of legal compliance, ensuring alignment with GDPR, CCPA, and applicable pornography laws:
- We prohibit adult content and maintain a family-friendly platform.
- We do not allow temporary email addresses to ensure user security.
- All content must comply with relevant standards and regulations.
Data Retention
- Comments: Retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments.
- User Accounts: Registered users can view, edit, or delete their data anytime (excluding username changes). Website administrators also have access to this information.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or need assistance with your privacy rights, please contact us at joshualacasse.com/privacy-policy/questions.