Privacy Policy - Nonhuman Minds

nonhumanminds.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a personal website featuring writings, memoirs, and reflections on topics including nonhuman cognition, animal intelligence, artificial intelligence, and philosophy of mind. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using nonhumanminds.com, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal information:

Automatically Collected Data: When you visit the site, our server logs standard information such as your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and access times. This is for site administration and analytics (via tools like server logs or basic WordPress stats—no third-party trackers like Google Analytics).
Comments: If you leave a comment on a post, we collect your name, email address, and comment content (as provided by you). IP address and browser user agent may also be collected for spam detection.
Contact Forms or Emails: If you contact us directly (via any form or linked email), we collect the information you provide (e.g., name, email, message).
No Cookies or Tracking: We do not use cookies, web beacons, or similar tracking technologies for advertising, personalization, or analytics beyond basic WordPress functionality. No personal data is sold or shared for marketing.

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health, financial, or biometric data).

2. How We Use Your Information

Any collected information is used solely to:

Operate and improve the website (e.g., spam prevention in comments).
Respond to your inquiries or comments.
Comply with legal obligations.

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or automated decision-making.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Information may be shared only in these limited cases:

With service providers (e.g., hosting provider Bluehost for server logs) under strict confidentiality.
If required by law, court order, or government request.
To protect our rights, safety, or property.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including secure hosting and WordPress best practices. However, no online transmission is 100% secure—use the site at your own risk.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Comments: You can request deletion or modification of your comments.
Access/Deletion: Contact us to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
Opt-Out: No newsletters or marketing emails are sent unless you explicitly subscribe (if added in future).
To exercise your rights, contact the site owner. We will respond within one month.
To exercise your rights, contact [email protected]. We will respond within one month.

For EU/UK residents (GDPR) or California residents (CCPA/CPRA), additional rights may apply—contact us for details.

6. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for individuals under 18. I do not knowingly collect data from children.

7. Third-Party Links

The site may link to external sites (e.g., X/Twitter). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted here with the updated date.

9. Contact Us

Questions? Email: [email protected].

10. Addendum for case reports

Author’s Note and Important Disclaimer. This case report is a deeply personal, subjective recollection of events as remembered and interpreted by the author over several decades. It is presented as memoir and reflective analysis, not as verified fact, investigative journalism, or legal testimony. All names (including first and last names and dates of birth) are real, as known to the author at the time. Many individuals mentioned are deceased; a small number may still be living or have surviving family. The content includes sensitive topics such as family dysfunction, trauma, mental health, substance use, and spiritual/occult interpretations. These are the author’s personal observations and opinions only—no malice is intended toward any individual, living or deceased. Memories are fallible, and perspectives are inherently one-sided. Readers should not construe any statement as definitive fact about any person’s character or actions. The author makes no warranties as to accuracy or completeness. This work is protected speech under the First Amendment. The author and nonhumanminds.com shall not be liable for any claims arising from publication, including but not limited to defamation, invasion of privacy, or emotional distress. Reader discretion is strongly advised—this material contains adult themes and potentially distressing content.

Thank you for visiting nonhumanminds.com. We value transparency and your trust.