Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11/15/2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how own.sh ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at own.sh (the "Site").

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Site is a personal blog that does not require user registration, does not use tracking cookies, and does not display advertisements.

This Site is hosted on Cloudflare Pages, a third-party hosting service provided by Cloudflare, Inc. As our hosting provider, Cloudflare may collect certain technical information about your visit as described below.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, Cloudflare Pages (our hosting provider) may automatically collect certain technical information through their infrastructure, including:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website (if applicable)
  • Pages visited on our Site
  • Date and time of access
  • Internet Service Provider (ISP)

This information is collected and processed by Cloudflare as part of their hosting services. This data is used for maintaining the security and functionality of the hosting infrastructure, protecting against abuse, and ensuring reliable service delivery.

We, as the blog owner, do not directly collect or have access to detailed server logs. The information collected by Cloudflare is governed by their privacy policy, which you can review at: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

Information You Provide

Since our Site does not have user registration, login capabilities, or comment systems, we do not actively collect any personal information from you unless you choose to contact us directly via email or other means provided on the Site.

How We Use Your Information

As the blog owner, we do not directly collect or process the technical information gathered by our hosting provider.

Any information you provide to us directly (such as through email contact) is used solely to:

  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Improve the content and user experience of the Site
  • Comply with legal obligations if required

Cloudflare, as our hosting provider, processes technical data for purposes including:

  • Maintaining and securing the hosting infrastructure
  • Protecting against malicious activity and abuse
  • Ensuring reliable service delivery
  • Complying with their legal obligations

For more information about how Cloudflare processes data, please review their privacy policy at https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies

Our Site does not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies.

We may use essential, first-party cookies that are strictly necessary for the basic functioning of the Site. These cookies do not track you across other websites and contain no personal information.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites you visit.

Third-Party Services

Hosting Provider

Our Site is hosted on Cloudflare Pages, a service provided by Cloudflare, Inc. Cloudflare processes certain technical data as described in the "Automatically Collected Information" section above. Their processing of this data is governed by their privacy policy, available at: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

Other Third-Party Services

Our Site does not integrate with third-party advertising networks or tracking services.

However, the Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Data Storage and Security

Technical data collected by Cloudflare through their hosting infrastructure is stored and managed by Cloudflare in accordance with their privacy policy and data retention practices. We do not have direct control over this data or its retention period.

As the blog owner, we do not store or process visitor data beyond what you may voluntarily provide to us (such as through direct email contact). Any such information is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was provided.

While we and our hosting provider implement reasonable security measures to protect information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your information, including:

  • The right to access information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of your information
  • The right to object to processing of your information
  • The right to data portability

Important Note: Since our hosting provider (Cloudflare) collects and processes technical data independently as part of their hosting services, we may have limited ability to fulfill certain requests related to that data. For requests concerning data held by Cloudflare, you may need to contact them directly through their privacy channels.

For any information you have provided directly to us, or for general privacy inquiries, please contact us using the information provided below.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Since we do not sell personal information and collect minimal data, most CCPA provisions may not apply, but you may still contact us with any privacy concerns.

European Union Users

If you are located in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

For any personal data we collect directly (such as through email contact), our lawful basis for processing is our legitimate interest in operating the Site and responding to inquiries.

Cloudflare, as our hosting provider, acts as a data processor. Cloudflare is a U.S.-based company that maintains compliance programs for international data transfers. For more information about Cloudflare's GDPR compliance and data processing practices, please visit their privacy policy at https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Continued use of the Site after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]