Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 November 2025

This page explains how joseph-fox.co.uk handles data. The site is operated by Joseph Fox in the United Kingdom.

What data is collected

• Server logs: Standard web server logs (IP address, browser, referrer, timestamp, and requested URL) for security and diagnostics.
• Analytics: Google Analytics records aggregated usage (page views, device/browser types, approximate location). Identifiers are pseudonymous and used to understand which pages are useful.
• Ads: Google AdSense may set cookies or similar identifiers to measure impressions, prevent fraud, and (where enabled) personalise ads.

Cookies and similar technologies

The site uses:

• Essential cookies for basic site delivery and security.
• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) to understand site performance.
• Advertising cookies (Google AdSense) to measure ad delivery and, where applicable, personalise ads. You can manage ad personalisation via Google’s ad settings or your browser controls.

How data is used

• To operate and secure the site.
• To understand which articles and topics are most useful.
• To serve and measure advertising (when enabled).

Data is not sold. It is shared only with the service providers mentioned above for the purposes listed.

Data retention

Server logs are kept for a limited period for security and troubleshooting. Analytics and advertising data are retained according to Google’s standard policies.

Your choices

• You can block or clear cookies via your browser settings.
• You can opt out of Google Analytics across sites via the Google Analytics opt-out add-on.
• You can manage Google ad personalisation at adssettings.google.com.

Contact

If you have questions about privacy or want to request access, correction, or deletion of personal data held about you, email contact-joseph-fox@proton.me.

Changes to this policy

If this policy changes, the updated version and date will be posted on this page.