Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 15, 2026

Who we are

This privacy policy describes how Mark Downing operates markdowning.com and handles personal information associated with the website. For privacy questions or requests, contact ineffable@markdowning.com.

Information you provide

If you contact me by email, I receive the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, message and any attachments. I use this information to respond to you and manage our correspondence.

Information collected automatically

The website and its hosting infrastructure may automatically record limited technical information in server logs, including an IP address, browser and device information, requested pages, referring page, date and time. This information may be used to operate, secure, troubleshoot and improve the website.

Cookies

The website may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for security, administration and basic site functionality. WordPress also uses administrative cookies when an authorized administrator signs in. If analytics, advertising or other optional tracking technologies are added in the future, this policy will be updated as appropriate.

External websites and social media

This website contains links to external websites and social media services, including LinkedIn, Instagram and X. Those services operate under their own privacy policies. Following an external link may allow that service to collect information about your visit.

Service providers and disclosure

Hosting, email and technical service providers may process limited information as necessary to provide their services. I do not sell or rent personal information. Information may be disclosed when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the website, its users or legal rights.

Retention and safeguards

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above or to meet legal and administrative requirements. Reasonable safeguards are used to protect information, although no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

Your privacy choices and rights

You may ask whether I hold personal information about you and request that it be corrected or deleted, subject to applicable legal requirements. Send requests to ineffable@markdowning.com.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated when the website, its services or applicable requirements change. The date at the top of this page will show the latest revision.