Last updated: 03/03/2025
Introduction
Welcome to https://www.annastirner.me (the “Website”). This Website is a non-commercial platform designed solely to showcase my research. I do not actively collect or process any personal data from visitors. However, some data may be collected automatically by my hosting provider (DreamHost), WordPress, and certain plugins used on the Website.
This Privacy Policy explains what data may be collected, how it is used, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
What Data is Collected and Why
While I do not actively collect personal data, certain information may be automatically collected for technical, security, and optimization purposes:
2.1 Automatically Collected Data
When you visit this Website, the following data may be automatically collected by DreamHost and WordPress:
- Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URL.
- Date and time of access.
- Server logs for security and debugging purposes.
This data is collected to ensure website functionality, security, and performance optimization.
2.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance performance. These may be set by:
- WordPress (for basic functionality and logged-in users).
- Plugins (for caching, security, and performance enhancements).
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
Third-Party Services & Plugins
This Website uses the following third-party plugins, which may collect or process data:
- All in One SEO – Optimizes the Website’s visibility on search engines.
- Elementor – Provides design and layout features.
- EWWW Image Optimizer – Improves image performance.
- Extendify WordPress Onboarding and AI Assistant – Assists with content creation.
- Site Assistant – Provides website-building support.
- UpdraftPlus – Backup/Restore – Manages website backups.
- W3 Total Cache – Enhances site speed and caching.
- Wordfence Security – Protects against security threats and may log IP addresses for security reasons.
- WordPress Editorial Calendar – Helps schedule posts.
Each of these plugins has its own privacy policies regarding data collection. I recommend reviewing their policies for further details.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a visitor from the EU, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Right of Access – You can request information about any personal data collected about you.
- Right to Rectification – You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten) – You can request deletion of your personal data, where applicable.
- Right to Restrict Processing – You can request that data collection be limited under certain conditions.
- Right to Object – You can object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact me here.
Security Measures
I take reasonable security measures, including the use of Wordfence Security, to protect the Website against unauthorized access, misuse, or data breaches. However, since I do not actively collect personal data, the risk of data exposure is minimal.
External Links
This Website may contain links to external sites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or Website functionality. The latest update date will always be noted at the top of this page.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, you can contact me here.