Last Updated: December 21, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to samueldaniels.co.uk (“the Blog,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Our website address is: https://samueldaniels.co.uk
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Blog, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Blog.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
- The data shown in the comments form (name, email address, website URL)
- Your IP address
- Your browser user agent string to help with spam detection
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Contact Forms
If you contact us through contact forms or email, we collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Any other information you choose to provide in your message
User Registration
For users that register on our website (if any), we store:
- Personal information provided in your user profile
- Username and password (encrypted)
- Email address
- Any optional profile information you provide
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Blog. Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:
Comment Cookies:
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
Authentication Cookies:
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
Editing Cookies:
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Analytics Cookies:
We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use our Blog. These services may set cookies to collect information about your visit.
Log Files
Like many websites, we collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Blog, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit
- Time and date of your visit
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
2.3 Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
3.1 To Operate and Maintain the Blog
- Display your comments on the Blog
- Recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically
- Maintain user accounts (if applicable)
- Remember your preferences and settings
3.2 To Communicate With You
- Respond to your inquiries and comments
- Send password reset emails (which will include your IP address)
- Notify you of updates or changes to our Blog or policies
3.3 To Improve Our Blog
- Analyze how visitors use the Blog
- Understand user preferences and trends
- Improve content and user experience
3.4 For Security and Spam Prevention
- Detect and prevent spam comments
- Protect against unauthorized access
- Monitor for suspicious activity
- Ensure the security and integrity of our Blog
3.5 For Legal Compliance
- Comply with legal obligations
- Enforce our Terms and Conditions
- Protect our rights and property
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Embed additional third-party tracking
- Monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website
Common embedded content may come from:
- YouTube (Google)
- Vimeo
- Twitter/X
- Other social media platforms
- Academic platforms
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services.
5. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information with:
5.1 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Blog, such as:
- Web hosting providers
- Analytics services
- Email service providers
- Spam detection services (e.g., Akismet)
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
5.2 Gravatar
If you use a Gravatar-enabled email address, your email hash may be shared with Gravatar to display your profile picture.
5.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:
- Legal processes (e.g., court orders, subpoenas)
- Requests from government authorities
- Protection of our rights, property, or safety
- Protection of the rights, property, or safety of others
5.4 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
6. How Long We Retain Your Data
6.1 Comments
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
6.2 User Accounts
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
6.3 Log Files and Analytics
Log files and analytics data are typically retained for a limited period (usually 12-24 months) for security and analysis purposes.
6.4 Contact Form Submissions
Information submitted through contact forms is retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for our legitimate business purposes.
7. Your Rights Over Your Data
Under UK GDPR and data protection laws, you have the following rights:
7.1 Right of Access
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us.
7.2 Right to Rectification
You can request that we correct any inaccurate personal information. All registered users can edit their personal information at any time through their user profile.
7.3 Right to Erasure
You can request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
7.4 Right to Restrict Processing
You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
7.5 Right to Data Portability
You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
7.6 Right to Object
You can object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
7.7 Right to Withdraw Consent
Where we rely on your consent to process your data, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
7.8 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.
8. Where Your Data Is Sent
8.1 International Transfers
Our Blog is hosted on servers that may be located in various jurisdictions. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.
When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
8.2 Third-Party Services
Data may be sent to third-party services such as:
- Gravatar (Automattic Inc., USA)
- Analytics providers
- Content delivery networks
- Spam detection services
9. Security of Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure server infrastructure
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit (SSL/TLS)
- Encrypted password storage
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Blog is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
11. Cookies Management
You can control and manage cookies in various ways:
11.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only certain cookies
- Delete cookies after your browsing session
- Be notified when a website tries to place a cookie
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Blog.
11.2 Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Other analytics providers may offer similar opt-out mechanisms
12. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Our Blog does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry standard for how to interpret these signals.
13. Third-Party Links
Our Blog may contain links to third-party websites, including:
- Academic resources
- Theological references
- Research materials
- Social media platforms
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
- Notify users through a prominent notice on the Blog or by email (for registered users)
Your continued use of the Blog after changes have been made constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
15. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
15.1 Consent
When you provide consent (e.g., by leaving comments, subscribing to newsletters)
15.2 Contractual Necessity
When necessary to provide services you request (e.g., user account management)
15.3 Legitimate Interests
For our legitimate business interests, including:
- Blog operation and improvement
- Security and spam prevention
- Analytics and understanding user behavior
15.4 Legal Obligations
When required to comply with legal obligations
16. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Data Controller:
Samuel Daniels
Website: https://samueldaniels.co.uk
Email: [Your contact email address]
Postal Address: [Your postal address if you wish to provide it]
17. Complaints
If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Address: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
By using samueldaniels.co.uk, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.