Last Updated: April 13, 2026
Who We Are
Knuckledust Chronicles is a personal blog covering topics we're passionate about. Our website is located at https://knuckledustchronicles.com.
For questions about this policy, you can reach us through the contact form on our website.
What Information We Collect
Contact Form Submissions
When you use the contact form on our site, we collect the information you voluntarily provide — typically your name, email address, and message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and do not use it for marketing or share it with third parties.Comments
When you leave a comment on the site, we collect the data shown in the comment form — your name, email address, and website (if provided) — along with your IP address and browser user agent string. This information helps us detect and prevent spam.Your email address may be converted to an anonymized hash and sent to the Gravatar service to check whether you have a profile photo associated with it. You can review the Gravatar privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/. If approved, your display name and profile photo (if any) will be visible alongside your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the site, please be aware that uploaded images may contain embedded metadata (such as GPS location data). Other visitors may be able to download and extract this information from images on the site. We recommend removing location data from images before uploading.Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. Here is what we set and why:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Comment preference | Saves your name, email, and website so you don't have to re-enter them on future comments (opt-in only) | 1 year |
| Browser check | A temporary cookie set when you visit our login page to determine if your browser accepts cookies — contains no personal data | Session only |
| Login session | Set when you log in to save your authentication state and display preferences | 2 days (7 days if "Remember Me" is selected) |
| Post editing | Saved when you edit or publish content — contains only the post ID, no personal data | 1 day |
| Analytics | Set by Google Analytics to distinguish users and track sessions (see section below) | Up to 2 years |
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use our site — things like which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay, and what devices they use. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
Google Analytics uses cookies and may collect:
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- General geographic location (country/region level)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Referring website or search terms
Google's data practices are governed by the Google Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect only to:
- Respond to contact form submissions
- Moderate and display comments
- Understand site traffic through analytics
- Maintain site security and prevent spam
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
Who We Share Your Data With
We share minimal data with trusted third-party services necessary to operate this site:
- Gravatar (Automattic) — for profile photos associated with comments
- Google Analytics — for anonymized site usage statistics
- Akismet or similar spam filter — visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email as a security measure.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments — retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically
- Contact form submissions — retained only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry
- User account data — if you register on this site, your profile information is stored until you request deletion
Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time from their profile (except for their username). Site administrators can also access and edit this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
Regardless of where you are located, you have the right to:
- Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction — Ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Deletion — Request that we erase your personal data (subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it)
- Opt-out — Opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time using the opt-out tool linked above
To exercise any of these rights, please use the contact form on our site.
California Residents (CCPA Notice)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information
We do not sell personal information. To submit a request, please use the contact form on our website.
Third-Party Links
Our posts may occasionally include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through the contact form at https://knuckledustchronicles.com.