Last Updated: 01 September 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how ayie.my ("the Site") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or interact with the Site.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information I Collect
As a minimalist and privacy-conscious site, I strive to collect as little data as possible.
a) Information Collected Automatically (Log Files) Like most websites, the server hosting ayie.my automatically collects certain information when you visit. This may include:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit on the Site
- Date and time of your visit
- Time spent on those pages
- Referring website address (the site you came from) This data is collected for the purpose of maintaining the security and operation of the Site (e.g., diagnosing errors, preventing abuse) and analyzing basic traffic trends. This information is not used to identify individuals.
b) Information You Voluntarily Provide This site may include interactive features like comment sections or contact forms. If you choose to use these, you may voluntarily provide information such as:
- Your name or username
- Your email address
- The content of your message or comment This information is used solely for the purpose of responding to you or facilitating the conversation.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site is designed to be lightweight and may use a minimal number of cookies.
- Functional Cookies: These are used for essential functions like remembering your cookie consent preference, so you aren't asked repeatedly. These are necessary for the Site to function.
- Analytics Cookies: I may use a privacy-focused analytics platform (such as Plausible Analytics, Simple Analytics, or a self-hosted Matomo instance) that does not use cookies and does not track individuals across the web. This helps me understand which content is popular without compromising your privacy.
- The Site does not use any advertising or social media tracking cookies.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of the Site.
3. How I Use Your Information
I use the collected information for various purposes:
- To provide and maintain the Site
- To notify you about changes to the Site or new content (if you have subscribed)
- To allow you to participate in interactive features (like comments)
- To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- To gather analysis so I can improve the Site
- To monitor the usage and security of the Site
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), my legal basis for collecting and using your information is:
- Your consent (which you can withdraw at any time)
- The need to perform the service (running the website)
- My legitimate interest in analyzing and improving the Site's performance and security.
5. Sharing Your Information
I value your privacy. I do not and will not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
I may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with trusted affiliates for the purposes outlined above.
I may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist me in operating the Site (e.g., my web hosting provider, email service provider), so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential and use it only for the tasks I have engaged them for.
I may also disclose your information where required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
6. Data Retention
I will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.
- Server log files are typically retained for a short period (e.g., 30-90 days) before being automatically deleted.
- Information you provide via a contact form or comment will be retained indefinitely unless you request its deletion.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you have certain data protection rights. These may include:
- The right to access, update, or delete the personal information I have on you.
- The right of rectification if that information is inaccurate.
- The right to object to my processing of your personal information.
- The right to request that I restrict the processing of your personal information.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to withdraw your consent at any time.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details below. I will respond to all requests within a reasonable timeframe.
8. Children's Privacy
The Site does not address anyone under the age of 18 ("Children"). I do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me. I will take steps to remove that information from my servers.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Me
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or you wish to exercise your rights, please contact me:
- Via the contact form on the Site (if available)
- Or through my social media channels linked on the Site
