Privacy Policy

About This Site

We are a non-commercial family site that shares personal stories, photos, and videos. We respect your privacy and aim to keep any personal information you share safe and minimal.

Information We Collect

We collect only the information you voluntarily provide, such as the names or usernames you leave in comments or posts, messages sent through contact forms, or responses to polls and likes. Our site also automatically collects limited technical data such as IP address and browser type through WordPress and its security tools. This information helps maintain site security, prevent spam, and provide simple, anonymous analytics.

Third Party Services

This site is powered by WordPress and utilizes several trusted services to enhance its functionality, including security, analytics, and forms. These services may include Jetpack, Akismet, and other common WordPress plugins. Additionally, this site embeds media such as photos and videos, which are hosted on third-party platforms like SmugMug and Vimeo. Each of these third-party providers has its own privacy policy, which you can review on their respective Web sites.

How We Use and Protect Data

We use the information we collect only to operate and improve the site, to engage with readers through comments or messages, and to protect against spam or abuse. We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of online transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention and Your Rights

Comments and other user contributions may be kept indefinitely unless you ask us to remove them. We do not sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes. If you would like a photo or comment removed or request deletion of your data, or raise any privacy concerns, please contact us via email at privacy-inquiry[@]planethofmann[.] com. If you live in a region with specific privacy rights, such as the European Union or California, you may also request deletion of your data under those laws.

Cookies

This site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect anonymous usage statistics. You can disable cookies through your Web browser settings at any time if you prefer.

Children’s Privacy

This site is intended for general audiences and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. While we may share family stories or photos, we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it and remove the content on request.

We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. By continuing to use this site after such changes are posted, you acknowledge and agree to the updated Privacy Policy.

Last updated: 22 February 2026