Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 15, 2025
Effective Date: March 15, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Zac Dion (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information obtained through our website at https://zdion.com (“the Site”).

By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Who We Are

This Site is owned and operated by Zac Dion, based in California, USA.
You can contact us regarding this Privacy Policy or any related matter at [email protected].

2. What Data We Collect

We currently operate this Site primarily as a static informational resource. We do not intentionally collect personal information beyond what is necessary for essential website functionality. However, certain data may be collected automatically or indirectly, as described below.

2.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you choose to contact us (for example, by email or through a contact form), we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

2.2. Comments (If Enabled)

When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.

2.3. Media

If you upload images to the Site, you should avoid uploading images containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the Site may be able to download and extract location data from images posted on the Site.

2.4. Cookies

We use cookies only as necessary for core site functions and security (for example, login sessions, form handling, or spam protection).

We do not use cookies for advertising, analytics, or tracking across other websites.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

2.5. Automatically Collected Data

Our hosting platform or plugins may automatically log limited technical data, such as IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and timestamps, for basic security, diagnostics, and performance purposes. This information is typically aggregated and not used to personally identify users.

3. How We Use Data

We use data solely to:

  • Provide and maintain the functionality and security of the Site;
  • Respond to user inquiries or support requests;
  • Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.

We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, our lawful bases for processing your data may include:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide data (for example, when you send us a message).
  • Legitimate Interests: For essential website operation, maintenance, and security.
  • Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with law or court orders.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

For example:

  • Comments and their metadata may be retained indefinitely to support automated moderation and recognize and approve any follow-up comments.
  • Correspondence data (for example, contact form submissions or emails) may be kept only as long as needed to respond to or manage communication.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data;
  • Request restriction of or object to certain processing;
  • Request data portability (where applicable);
  • Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act):

  • The right to know what categories of personal data we collect, the purpose for which we collect it, and the categories of sources from which it is collected;
  • The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (for example, where retention is required by law);
  • The right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (we do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising);
  • The right not to be discriminated against for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact [email protected].

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Transfers

The Site is operated in the United States. By using the Site, you understand that any information you provide or that is collected through the Site may be transferred to, processed in, and stored in the United States or other jurisdictions, which may have different data protection laws than your place of residence.

10. Third-Party Services and Embedded Content

Our Site may contain links to, or embedded content from, other websites (for example, videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited the other website directly.

These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and 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.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. Please review their policies before interacting with them.

11. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

12. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time, without prior notice, by posting the revised version on this page.

Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Contact

For questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Zac Dion
Email: [email protected]
Location: California, USA