Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Tech Development Unifier (operated by Alaric Stroud) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit glueandblue.com. This website is an informational blog and does not require registration or collect personal data directly from users. We are committed to transparency and compliance with UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referral source (e.g., search engine or linking website)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
No personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers is collected or stored in any database.
How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To analyse website traffic and user behaviour
- To improve content relevance and site performance
- To ensure the website functions correctly
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. All data is processed anonymously and aggregated.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with our site. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a set period).
Cookies are used for:
- Remembering your preferences (e.g., language or theme)
- Analysing site usage via third-party analytics tools
- Delivering targeted advertising through third-party networks
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous usage statistics and improve our content.
- Google AdSense: To display relevant advertisements and generate revenue to support the site.
- Cloudflare: To enhance security and improve site performance.
These services may collect data such as your IP address, browser information, and browsing behaviour. They operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review:
We do not control these third parties’ data practices and are not responsible for their compliance with data protection laws.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes using secure servers, encryption where applicable, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to use industry-standard protections.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access: Request confirmation of whether we hold any data about you.
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data where applicable.
- Right to restrict processing: Limit how your data is used.
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to withdraw consent: Where consent was given, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within one month. There is no charge for these requests unless they are manifestly unfounded or excessive.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via a notice on our homepage or by email if you have previously contacted us.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Alaric Stroud
945 Bourke Street, Waterloo NSW 2017, Australia
Email: [email protected]
For complaints about data handling, you may also lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk.