Privacy Policy

Musician and software engineer. Former climate scientist. Always a webmaster.

https://robida.net/contact@robida.net
Key Biscayne, FL, 33149, USA

This is a personal IndieWeb website. I respect your privacy and aim to collect only the minimum data necessary to provide the features you use. This policy explains what information is collected and how it's used.

Information Collected

When You Visit

Like most websites, basic server logs may be recorded, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and timestamps
  • Referring URL

These logs are used for security monitoring and debugging purposes only. They are not used for tracking or profiling.

When You Sign In

This site uses IndieAuth and RelMeAuth for authentication. When you sign in, the following information may be stored:

  • Your website URL (your identity)
  • Your profile information (name, photo) if provided by your IndieAuth server
  • Authentication tokens for your session

Your credentials are never stored on this site. Authentication is handled entirely by your own IndieAuth provider or identity service.

When You Grant Micropub Access

If you choose to connect your Micropub endpoint, this site may request permission to create posts on your website. This is entirely optional and requires your explicit consent.

The scopes we may request include:

  • create – to publish likes, replies, and other interactions to your site

When you grant these permissions:

  • We store an access token to communicate with your Micropub endpoint
  • We only create posts when you explicitly take an action (like liking or replying)
  • You can revoke access at any time through your IndieAuth provider

How Your Information Is Used

  • Authentication: To verify your identity when you sign in
  • Micropub: To create posts on your site when you interact with content here (only with your consent)
  • Display: To show your name/photo alongside your interactions
  • Security: To protect the site and its users from abuse

Information Sharing

Your information is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes. Information may only be shared:

  • With your Micropub endpoint (to create posts you've requested)
  • If required by law
  • To protect the rights and safety of users

Cookies and Sessions

This site uses cookies only for essential functionality:

  • Session cookies: To maintain your login state

No tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or third-party cookies are used.

Data Retention

  • Server logs: Retained for a limited period for security purposes
  • Session data: Cleared when you log out or after session expiry
  • Micropub tokens: Retained until you revoke access
  • Interactions: Your likes, replies, and other interactions may be displayed indefinitely

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access information stored about you
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Revoke Micropub access at any time through your IndieAuth provider
  • Log out and clear your session

Security

This site uses HTTPS encryption, secure session handling, and follows security best practices. However, no system is perfectly secure. Please use strong credentials with your IndieAuth provider and be mindful of the devices you use.

Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated occasionally. Significant changes will be reflected in the entry's updated date.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please reach out through the contact information on this site.

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