1. Data Controller
- Name: EdgeCaseExistence
- Email: [email protected]
- Owner: Niall Horn
- Address: (Registered via Cloudflare Registrar; correspondence by email only)
2. What Data We Collect
Note from the site owner: This site is made as a platform to share my story for anyone (if anyone) whom wants to read or watch. We have no interest in collecting user data for selling, or serving ads. Please see more details below.
For the purpose of this policy please note that [We, Us, I, Our] refers to Edge Case Existence, the site — www.edgecaseexistence.com.
- No User Accounts or Comments
- We do not permit user registration or comments. No form-based personal data (e.g., names, emails) is collected directly on-site.
- Server & Performance Data (Cloudflare)
- IP addresses (anonymised/masked where possible)
- Device/Browser type
- Requested URLs, timestamps, and HTTP headers
- Security event logs (e.g., block/challenge events)
- Purpose: CDN caching, performance optimisation, DDoS and bot protection, SSL/TLS termination.
- Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) UK GDPR): to ensure site security and stability.
- Cookies or Trackers
- Cookies are opt-in for all WordPress core cookies (e.g., comment-author, logged-in) via configuration.
- Cloudflare may set its own cookies for essential functionality (e.g.,
__cf_bmfor bot management).
3. How We Use Your Data
- Performance & Security: optimizing content delivery, mitigating attacks.
- Analytics & Reporting: measuring site usage trends to guide content strategy.
- Legal Compliance: maintaining security logs and fulfilling lawful requests (e.g., law enforcement).
We do not use analytics or server data to identify you personally or build user profiles. No data is sold or shared for marketing purposes.
4. Third-Party Services
| Service | Data Collected | Purpose | Link to Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | IP, device/browser, headers, logs | CDN, security, performance | https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/ |
5. Data Retention
- Analytics data: retained in aggregated/anonymised form; via Cloudflare for up to 14 months (default GA retention settings).
6. Your Rights
Depending on where you reside when you access edgecaseexistence.com, different privacy laws may give you the following rights:
| Region | Applicable Law | Core Rights |
|---|---|---|
| UK | UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018 | • Access, Correction, Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”), Restriction, Objection, Portability, Withdraw Consent |
| EU/EEA | EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) | • Access, Rectification, Erasure, Restriction, Objection, Portability, Withdraw Consent |
| California (US) | California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) | • Right to Know, Right to Delete, Right to Opt-Out of Sale, Right to Non-Discrimination |
| Other US States | Various state privacy laws (e.g., CPA, VCDPA) | • Rights vary by state – commonly include Right to Access, Deletion, Opt-Out |
| Canada | Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) | • Access, Correction, Openness, Individual Access, Compliance |
| All other regions | Local data protection laws | • You may have rights similar to the above under your local legislation. |
This site is published from the UK. Under the (UK) GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Rectify inaccurate data.
- Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”), subject to legal exceptions.
- Restrict or object to processing on grounds of your particular situation.
- Data portability (where technically feasible).
- Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
For more information please see the ICO’s guidance on your rights: ICO Guidance [Note this link will redirect you to a third party site ico.org.uk]
To exercise any right, email us at [email protected]
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption is enforced for all traffic.
- Firewall and DDoS protection via Cloudflare.
- Regular software updates and security patches.
- Restricted access to server logs and analytics dashboards.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently done so, contact us to request deletion.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect changes in law or our practices. We will post the new “Last updated” date here. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.