Privacy Policy
Last updated: [05/08/2025]
Who We Are
This privacy policy applies to aidymatic.co.uk ("me," "we," "us," or "our") located at aidymatic.co.uk/akts.uk or its subdomains . This is a personal hobby blog that does not collect personal information from visitors or require user registration.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected through:
- Server logs: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and pages visited
- Cookies and tracking technologies: Used by third-party services (detailed below)
Information You Provide
- Comments: If you choose to leave comments on blog posts, you may provide a name and email address (both optional)
- We do not store or process this information beyond displaying approved comments
How We Use Information
We use automatically collected information to:
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve our website content and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
Third-Party Services
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and web beacons to:
- Serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites
- Measure ad effectiveness
- Provide targeted advertising
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings or aboutads.info.
Affiliate Marketing
This website contains affiliate links. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and services we believe may be of value to our readers.
Analytics
We may use web analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to analyze website traffic. These services may use cookies and collect information about your use of the website.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies through third-party services. You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense for personalized ads
Your Rights (EU/UK Visitors)
Under GDPR and UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: Request information about data we hold about you
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Object: Object to processing of your data
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at [YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS].
Data Retention
- Server logs are retained for [TIME PERIOD] for security and analytical purposes
- Comments are retained indefinitely unless you request removal
- Third-party cookies are subject to those services' retention policies
International Data Transfers
Some third-party services (like Google AdSense and Analytics) may transfer your data internationally. These transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.
Security
While we implement reasonable security measures, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
- Here:
Legal Basis for Processing (EU/UK)
We process data based on:
- Legitimate interests: For analytics and website improvement
- Consent: For cookies and personalized advertising (where applicable)
- Legal compliance: To meet legal obligations