Privacy Policy
Last updated: 16 March 2026
This privacy policy explains what information is collected when you visit this website, why it is collected, and how you can control it.
Who operates this site
This website is operated by Andy Madge as a personal blog. It is not a commercial service.
What data is collected
This site collects data in two ways:
1. Anonymous analytics (with your consent)
When you first visit the site, a banner asks whether you accept or decline analytics cookies. No analytics data is collected if you decline.
When you accept, the following types of information may be collected:
- Pages visited and time spent on them
- How you arrived at the site (e.g. search engine, direct link)
- Your approximate country and city (derived from your IP address — the IP address itself is not stored)
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
- Operating system
2. Comments (Disqus)
Blog posts on this site have a comments section powered by Disqus. If you choose to post a comment, Disqus collects your name, email address, and optionally your website URL. Your email address is not displayed publicly. This data is processed by Disqus under their own privacy policy.
You do not need to post a comment or create a Disqus account to read this site.
Cookies
This site uses the following cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
analytics_consent |
Remembers your choice to accept or decline analytics | 12 months |
_ga |
Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
| Disqus cookies | Disqus comment functionality and session management | Varies |
If you decline analytics, only the analytics_consent cookie is set (to remember your preference). No Google Analytics cookies are set.
Disqus cookies are set when you interact with the comments section. You can manage Disqus cookies through your browser settings or by logging out of Disqus.
Third-party services
Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC) — analytics data is sent to Google when you accept analytics cookies. Google may process this data on servers located outside the UK or EU. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
Disqus (Disqus, Inc.) — the comment system on blog posts. If you post a comment, your data is processed by Disqus. Disqus may also set cookies when you view pages with a comments section, regardless of whether you post a comment. See Disqus’s Privacy Policy.
How to manage or change your consent
You can change your analytics preference at any time using the “Manage cookies” button that appears at the bottom of the page. Clicking it brings back the consent banner, where you can accept or decline.
You can also delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Your rights
You have the right to:
- Decline analytics at any time via the “Manage cookies” button
- Delete cookies at any time via your browser settings
- Manage your Disqus data (access, export, or delete comments) via your Disqus account settings
This site itself does not store personal data. For data held by Google or Disqus, please refer to their respective privacy policies linked above.
Changes to this policy
If this policy changes, the updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.