Category: Legal

Legal Posts

  • Privacy Policy

    Introduction

    Welcome to my personal website, FoggyMtnDrifter(“I”, “me”, “my”). Your privacy is important to me, and this Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit FoggyMtnDrifter.com (“Website”).

    Information I Collect

    I strive to minimize data collection and only collect necessary information:

    • Automatically Collected Information: I use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics tool, to collect non-personal, aggregated data about Website usage. This includes page views, referral sources, and device types. The analytics are designed to respect user privacy while providing essential insights into website usage.
    • Contact Information: If you voluntarily provide your name or email (e.g., through a contact form or newsletter signup), I collect and store this information securely.
    • Payment Information: When you use the Tip Me feature:
      • Payment processing is handled securely by Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor
      • I do not store your credit card information
      • Stripe may collect your name, email, payment method details, and transaction history
      • For recurring tips, Stripe maintains the subscription information needed to process monthly payments

    How I Use Your Information

    I use collected information for the following purposes:

    • To analyze traffic and improve the Website’s content and usability.
    • To respond to inquiries and communicate with you if you provide your contact information.
    • To process your tips and manage recurring subscriptions through Stripe.
    • To send you receipts and important updates about your recurring tips (if applicable).

    Cookies and Tracking

    This website uses minimal tracking. Plausible Analytics is configured to respect user privacy while collecting essential usage data. Stripe may use essential cookies for payment processing and fraud prevention.

    You may view the full analytics collected here.

    Data Sharing and Third Parties

    I do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

    • With Stripe for payment processing
    • When required by law or necessary to protect my rights

    Data Security

    I take appropriate security measures to protect any information collected. While no system is 100% secure, I strive to use best practices to safeguard data. Payment processing is handled by Stripe, which maintains industry-standard security measures.

    Your Rights

    Depending on your location you may have the right to request access to, modify, or delete any personal information you have provided. For payment-related data:

    • You can cancel recurring tips through the Website’s cancellation page.
    • Payment data is managed by Stripe according to their privacy policy
    • If you need to update payment information or have concerns, please contact me using the contact information below.

    Changes to This Privacy Policy

    I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect the changes in my practices. Any modifications will be posted on this page with the updated date.

    Contact Information

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach me at michael@foggymtndrifter.com.

  • Terms of Use

    Introduction

    Welcome to my personal website, FoggyMtnDrifter.com (“I”, “me”, “my”). By accessing or using FoggyMtnDrifter.com (“Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Website.

    Use of the Website

    • This Website is for informational and personal use only.
    • You may not use this Website for any unlawful purpose or in a manner that could harm, disable, or impair the Website’s functionality.
    • Any unauthorized use of the Website may result in legal consequences.

    Content Ownership and Copyright

    • All content, including text, images, and other media, is owned by me unless otherwise stated.
    • You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without my prior written consent.
    • Any third-party content displayed on this Website is used in accordance with applicable copyright laws.

    Tip Me Feature and Payments

    • The Website offer a voluntary tipping feature that allows you to support my work through one-time or recurring monthly payments.
    • All payments are processed securely through Stripe, a third-party payment processor.
    • By making a payment, you agree to:
      • Provide accurate and complete payment information
      • Have the legal right to use any payment method you provide
      • Pay the specified amount you choose to tip
    • For recurring monthly tips:
      • You may cancel your subscription at any time through the Website’s cancellation page
      • Cancellations will take effect immediately
      • No refunds will be provided for partial months
    • I reserve the right to:
      • Modify or discontinue the tipping feature at any time
      • Refuse any tip at my discretion
      • Change the available tip amounts or payment options
    • All tips are final and non-refundable unless required by law

    External Links

    • This Website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.
    • Clicking on any external links is at your own risk.

    Disclaimer of Warranties

    • The information on this Website is provided “as is” without any warranties, express or implied.
    • I do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content.
    • I am not responsible for any errors, omissions, or any damages resulting from the use of this Website.

    Limitation of Liability

    • To the fullest extent permitted by law, I am not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of this Website.
    • Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to stop using it.

    Changes to the Terms of Use

    • I may update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice.
    • Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

    Contact Information

    If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, you can contact me at michael@foggymtndrifter.com.