Privacy policy and Cookie policy

Ash Kilmartin (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit ashkilmartin.net (“Website”). We only collect information that is necessary to provide you with a smooth browsing experience.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information that is essential for the operation of our Website.

1.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) that allow websites to function efficiently, remember your preferences, and enable us to analyze site usage.

1.2 How We Use Cookies

We use the following types of cookies on our Website:

• Local Storage Element privacywire (PrivacyWire module for ProcessWire CMS): This element stores your cookie consent preferences so that the Website remembers your selections for future visits.

Essential Cookies (Automatically set):

• wire (ProcessWire CMS): These cookies are essential for maintaining your session on the Website and ensuring basic functionality.

External Media Cookies (set only if you accept all cookies and interact with embedded content such as SoundCloud or Mixcloud players):

• SoundCloud

  • sc_anonymous_id (soundcloud.com) – used to enable playback and basic functionality of the embedded player.

  • __utma, __utmb, __utmc, __utmt, __utmz (w.soundcloud.com) – Google Analytics cookies sometimes used for playback statistics and usage analytics.

  • a, c, qc (soundcloud.com) – technical cookies used by SoundCloud to operate the player.

  • Third-party cookies such as UID and UIDR (scorecardresearch.com) may also be set for analytics.

• Mixcloud

  • mx_t (mixcloud.com) – required for embedded Mixcloud player functionality.

  • chid (mixcloud.com) – session identifier for player operation.

Note: The above list reflects the cookies most commonly set by SoundCloud and Mixcloud embed players at the time of writing. These services may update their cookies from time to time without notice. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to SoundCloud’s Cookie Policy and Mixcloud’s Privacy Policy

1.3 Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie consent tool (“PrivacyWire”) available on the Website bu clicking "Manage Cookie Consent". Additionally, you can modify your browser settings to accept, block, or delete cookies. Please refer to your browser’s instructions for more details on how to manage cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

The collected information is used exclusively to:

• Manage and maintain your session on the Website.

• Store your cookie preferences for consistent browsing.

• Analyze anonymous usage statistics (only when you have provided your consent) to help us enhance the Website.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties. The information collected is used solely for the purposes described above.

4. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purposes mentioned or to comply with legal requirements. Anonymous usage data may be retained for a longer period for analytical purposes.

5. Security Measures

We employ industry-standard security measures, including HTTPS encryption and secure server hosting, to protect your data. While we take every step to safeguard your information, no system is completely immune to security breaches.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding the information we collect, including:

• The right to access and update your data.

• The right to request deletion of your data.

• The right to withdraw your consent for the use of statistics cookies.

• The right to file a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at ash.kilmartin@gmail.com.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external sites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to any external websites, so we encourage you to review their privacy practices if you choose to visit them.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our practices.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: ash.kilmartin@gmail.com