Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy outlines how personal data is collected and used when you visit this website.
About this site
Neil Deighan operates and maintains the website https://neildeighan.com.
Data collected
This is a static website with no user accounts, comment system, or contact forms. No personal data is actively collected or stored by me directly. However, the third-party services used to host and operate this site may collect certain data as described below.
Hosting — Firebase
This site is hosted on Firebase Hosting (Google LLC). As part of normal hosting operations, Firebase may collect server-side log data including:
- IP address
- Browser and device information (user agent)
- Pages visited and timestamps
- Referring URL
This data is processed by Google under their Firebase Privacy Policy. It is used solely for infrastructure, security, and abuse prevention purposes.
Analytics — Google Analytics
This site uses Google Analytics to collect anonymised usage data, helping me understand how visitors interact with the content. Data collected includes:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Browser, device, and operating system
- General geographic location (country/region level)
- Referring website or search terms
Google Analytics does not identify individual users, and IP addresses are anonymised. Data is processed by Google under their Privacy Policy.
Cookies
This site uses cookies placed by Google Analytics. No other first-party or third-party cookies are set.
| Cookie | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_XXXXXXXX |
Persists session state | 2 years |
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Embedded content
Some posts may include embedded content from third-party sources (e.g. YouTube videos). Embedded content behaves as if you have visited those websites directly and may set their own cookies.
Data controls
As this site does not directly collect or store personal data, requests relating to data held by Google (via Firebase or Google Analytics) should be directed to Google using their Data & Privacy tools.
Security
This site is served exclusively over HTTPS. All data transmitted between your browser and this site is encrypted in transit.
Privacy Policy Changes
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I encourage visitors to check this page periodically for any changes.
Last updated: 1 April 2026