Privacy Policy
This page explains how I, Chacha M. Hodges, handle information when you visit chachamhodges.com. I believe that transparency around data is part of the same respect for detail that guides my work with visual culture and photography.
What information is collected
When you browse the site, a few things happen automatically — just like a camera records light. Standard web server logs may capture your IP address, browser type, and which pages you visit. This is anonymous and helps me understand which essays or case studies resonate most.
If you choose to get in touch, you might share personal data in two main ways:
- Contact form or direct email. When you send a message, I receive whatever you choose to include — your name, email address, and any details about your project or question. I use this only to reply to you, and I never add you to a mailing list without your clear consent.
- Newsletter sign‑up. If you subscribe to updates, I collect your email address. The mailing list is managed through a reputable provider (currently MailerLite) and you can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.
I don’t sell, rent, or trade personal data with anyone. Not now, not ever. Your inbox and your trust are not commodities.
Cookies and tracking
Like most sites, this one uses cookies — small text files that help me see how people move through the pages. I use a privacy‑focused analytics tool (Plausible Analytics) that doesn’t track individual users across the web and doesn’t rely on cookies that store personal identifiers. It simply gives me an overview of which articles are being read, so I can plan future content around real interest.
If you leave a comment on a post, the site may set a temporary cookie to remember your details for convenience. You can disable cookies in your browser at any time; the site will still work, though some features (like remembering your preferences) won’t be available.
Embedded content and third‑party links
Occasionally, I embed photographs or videos from platforms like Vimeo or Instagram. These services may collect their own data according to their privacy policies. I also link to external resources — if you click through to another site, I have no control over how they handle your information, so please review their policies if you have concerns.
How long data is kept
If you send a message, I’ll keep the correspondence only as long as needed to address your question, and then archive it for reference unless you ask me to delete it. Newsletter subscriber data is stored until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is stored for 12 months and then aggregated anonymously.
Your rights
You have the right to ask what personal data I hold about you, request a copy, or ask me to delete it entirely. Just email [email protected] and I’ll take care of it — usually within a few days. There’s no form to fill out and no bureaucracy. If you’re based in the European Economic Area, this aligns with GDPR requirements; if you’re elsewhere, the same principles apply.
Children’s privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13, and I don’t knowingly collect data from anyone in that age group. If you believe a child has shared personal information with me, please get in touch so I can remove it.
Changes to this policy
If anything changes — for instance, if I add a new service that processes data — I’ll update this page and note the date of revision. The simplest way to stay informed is to check back occasionally, or follow along with the newsletter where I’ll mention any significant updates.
Questions or concerns
I’m a real person behind this site, and I take your privacy seriously. If something here isn’t clear, or if you have a concern about how your data is handled, please reach out. You can write to me at [email protected] — I read every message personally.
Last updated: March 2025