Privacy Policy – Erik Gray Consultancy
Effective Date: September 9, 2025
Website: https://erik-gray.com
Sole Proprietorship Notice:
Erik Gray operates this website as a sole proprietor under the private consultancy Erik Gray. All creative works published here, including those under HMM, Hypnotic Media Marketing, and Techtown Boutique are the intellectual property of Erik Gray. Any participation in, use of, or interaction with these works is understood to be with the explicit permission of Erik Gray.
Copyright: © Erik Gray 2025
1. Comments and User Contributions
Visitors may leave comments on the website. When comments are submitted, we collect the following data:
- Information provided in the comments form (e.g., name, email, website)
- IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection
An anonymized hash of your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to verify if you are using Gravatar. For details, refer to Gravatar Privacy Policy. Once approved, your comment and profile picture may be visible publicly.
All comments are moderated by Erik Gray. Comments deemed inappropriate may be removed at sole discretion.
2. Media and Uploaded Content
If you upload images or other media, you must ensure that these files do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download content from this website and extract metadata at their own risk. Erik Gray is not liable for any misuse or unauthorized extraction of such data.
3. Cookies
This website uses cookies in the following contexts:
- Comments: If you opt to save your name, email, or website, cookies will persist for one year.
- Login: Temporary cookies determine if your browser accepts cookies; these contain no personal data and expire upon browser closure. Login cookies last two days, screen options cookies last one year, and “Remember Me” login cookies last two weeks. Cookies are removed upon logout.
- Content Editing: Editing or publishing posts may trigger a cookie storing the post ID, which expires after one day and contains no personal data.
By using this website, you consent to these cookies.
4. Embedded Content from Third-Party Websites
Articles may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Such embedded content behaves as if you directly visited the source website.
Third-party websites may collect data, set cookies, track your interaction, or monitor usage. Erik Gray is not responsible for third-party privacy practices, tracking, or data security.
5. Data Sharing
- IP addresses may be included in automated emails, such as password reset requests.
- Data will not be shared with third parties except as required by law or to fulfill security, legal, or administrative obligations.
6. Data Retention
- Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- Registered users’ personal information is retained in their profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their data at any time, except for usernames which cannot be changed.
7. Your Rights
Visitors and registered users may:
- Request a copy of the personal data held about them
- Request deletion of personal data, except for information required for legal, security, or administrative purposes
Requests must be submitted in writing to Erik Gray.
8. Data Security and Third-Party Services
- Comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.
- All reasonable technical and organizational measures are taken to secure personal data.
- Erik Gray assumes no liability for unauthorized access or breaches beyond the control of the website operator.
9. Limitation of Liability
By using this website:
You agree that any interactions with third-party content or embedded services are at your own risk.
You acknowledge that all content and services are provided “as-is.”
Erik Gray, as sole proprietor, disclaims liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the website or its content.
Suggested text: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
