Privacy Policy

Effective and last updated: June 2026

Welcome to xylophon.top (the “Website”), a blog dedicated to publishing insightful articles about accessibility accommodations. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to your data.

By using xylophon.top, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. Who We Are

Website owner / Data controller:
Xylophon Accessibility Blog
671 Oak Ave, Portland, OR 97201, USA
Email: [email protected]

This is a personal blog. We do not sell products, process payments, or operate an online store.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only minimal information that you voluntarily provide or that is automatically generated when you browse the site.

2.1 Information you provide directly

• Contact form submissions: When you send us a message via the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry.
• Comments: When you leave a comment on a blog post, we collect your name (or pseudonym), email address, and the comment text. Your name and comment are publicly visible; your email is stored but never published.

2.2 Information collected automatically

• Cookies and similar technologies: We use minimal cookies to improve your experience. These include a cookie to remember your comment preferences and a session cookie for basic functionality. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising.
• Basic analytics: We use a privacy-friendly analytics service (e.g., a self-hosted or anonymized tool) to count page views, referrers, and browser types. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors. We do not share analytics data with third parties.
• Server logs: Our hosting provider automatically records standard log data such as IP address, browser user agent, date/time of access, and pages visited. Logs are retained for a limited time for security and troubleshooting purposes and are not combined with other data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect only for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries submitted via the contact form.
• To display and manage comments on blog posts.
• To understand general usage patterns and improve our content (aggregated analytics).
• To maintain the security and integrity of the Website.
• To comply with legal obligations if required by law.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies on xylophon.top:

• Essential/functional cookies: Required for the Website to function (e.g., session management).
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings (e.g., whether you have dismissed a notice or your comment author details).
• Analytics cookies: Collect anonymized data about how visitors use the site (e.g., which pages are most popular).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

5. Third-Party Services

We do not embed third-party tracking scripts, advertising networks, or social media pixels. However, we may use:

• Comments system: Comments are managed natively; we do not use third-party comment platforms like Disqus.
• Analytics: We use a simple, privacy-respecting analytics tool (e.g., Plausible, Fathom, or a self-hosted Matomo instance configured without cookies). No data is shared with external analytics companies.
• Hosting: Our website is hosted by a reputable provider that stores data securely within the United States.

We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook pixels, or any advertising-related services.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months after the last communication, then deleted.
• Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request removal. You may ask to have your comment and associated data deleted at any time.
• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized; raw logs are deleted after 30 days.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data for legitimate interests.
• Data portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children’s Privacy

xylophon.top is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We use HTTPS encryption throughout the site.

10. International Transfers

Your data is stored on servers located in the United States. If you are accessing the Website from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Website, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Postal address: 671 Oak Ave, Portland, OR 97201, USA