The Codex Guardian's Oath
Privacy Policy
Our website address is: https://m.harleman.com
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
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.
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.
What rights you have over your data
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. You can also 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.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Additional Codex Privacy Notes
Newsletter subscriptions
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be stored securely and used only to send updates related to the Codex. You may unsubscribe at any time, and your email will be removed from our records promptly.
Analytics
This site may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or Jetpack) to understand visitor traffic and improve content. These tools may collect anonymized information such as browser type, device, and pages visited. IP addresses are anonymized where possible, and cookies may be used to track usage patterns.
Plugins and third‑party services
Some WordPress plugins used on this site may process limited personal data (for example, spam detection services, backup tools, or caching systems). These plugins operate under their own privacy policies, and data is handled only for site functionality and security.
Children’s data
This site is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us to request its removal.
Regional compliance (GDPR/CCPA)
For visitors in jurisdictions with data protection laws, personal data may be processed under lawful bases including consent (newsletter subscriptions), legitimate interests (site security, spam detection, analytics improvements), and legal obligations (records retention where required). You may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, receive data portability, or opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information where applicable. We will honor these rights in accordance with governing law.
International transfers
If data is processed by services or servers outside your jurisdiction, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable law.
Retention
Personal data collected through newsletters, analytics, or plugin services is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described and as required by law. When no longer needed, data is deleted or anonymized.
Contact information
If you have any privacy concerns or requests, please contact the site administrator through the contact form provided on this website or by email at admin@mharleman.com.
The Codex Seal
This Privacy Policy stands complete and inscribed into the Codex on this day, November 27, 2025, at 8:47 pm. From this moment, its commitments are sealed as part of the Guardian’s record.