Privacy Policy

Introduction

Victor Johnson’s Blog (“the Blog”), available at victorjohnson.online/blog/, respects the privacy of its visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected, used, stored and protected when visitors browse the Blog, follow external links or contact its author.

The Blog is a personal technical publication focused on AI engineering, AI security, cybersecurity and related technologies.

Information Collected

The Blog does not require visitors to create an account or provide personal information simply to read its articles.

However, certain information may be processed when visitors access the website, including:

  • IP addresses and approximate location derived from them.
  • Browser type, operating system and device information.
  • Pages requested, referring websites and access timestamps.
  • Information voluntarily submitted through email or contact methods.

Some technical information may be processed automatically by the website’s hosting provider for security, service delivery and operational purposes.

Website Hosting

The Blog is hosted using GitHub Pages, a service provided by GitHub.

When visitors access the Blog, GitHub may process technical information necessary to deliver website content, maintain its infrastructure and protect its services.

For more information, visitors can review the GitHub Privacy Statement.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Blog may use cookies or similar technologies where required by its functionality or by third-party services included on its pages.

Cookies are small files that websites may store on a visitor’s device. They can support website functionality, remember preferences or enable certain external features.

Visitors can manage or block cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect features that depend on them.

Analytics and Website Performance

If website analytics are enabled, the Blog may use an analytics service to understand general visitor activity, such as popular articles, traffic sources and device categories.

Such services may process information about website visits and use cookies or similar technologies, depending on their configuration.

Details of any analytics provider and associated privacy controls should be provided here before that service is activated.

Third-Party Services and Embedded Content

Articles may contain links to external websites or embedded content, including code repositories, videos, technical documentation and other online resources.

Embedded content may behave as though visitors have accessed the third-party website directly. Those providers may collect information or use cookies according to their own privacy policies.

The Blog does not control the privacy practices of external websites or services. Visitors are encouraged to review the relevant privacy notices before sharing personal information.

The Blog does not necessarily display advertisements or participate in affiliate programmes.

If advertising or affiliate services are introduced, this Privacy Policy will be updated to explain the relevant providers, tracking technologies and any additional data processing.

How Personal Information Is Used

Information voluntarily provided through correspondence may be used to:

  • Respond to questions, feedback and enquiries.
  • Discuss technical topics or collaboration opportunities.
  • Investigate reported website problems or content corrections.
  • Maintain the security and operation of the Blog.

Personal information is not sold to advertisers.

Data Retention

Personal information received through direct correspondence may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to the enquiry, maintain relevant records or meet applicable legal obligations.

Technical information processed by hosting providers or other third-party services may be retained according to their respective policies.

Data Protection and Security

Reasonable precautions are taken to protect personal information handled in connection with the Blog.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Visitors should avoid submitting passwords, confidential credentials or other sensitive information through ordinary email or public comment systems.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on the visitor’s location and applicable data protection laws, individuals may have rights relating to their personal information.

These may include the right to request access, correction or deletion of personal data, or to object to certain processing activities.

Visitors may contact the Blog’s author to raise privacy-related questions or submit requests concerning personal information under the author’s control.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in website functionality, third-party services or applicable legal requirements.

Any revised version will be published on this page. Visitors are encouraged to review it periodically.

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy, personal information or data protection matters, please visit the Contact page or email hello@victorjohnson.online.