Privacy matters to me, and I try to respect yours when you visit this site.
Analytics
This blog uses Umami, a privacy-focused analytics platform. I chose it specifically because it collects the absolute minimum: anonymous page views, no cookies, no personal data, and everything is processed on EU servers. It tells me which posts people find useful without tracking who anyone is.
Even so, I regularly question whether I need analytics at all. If the day comes when I decide I don’t, I’ll remove it entirely.
Email Address Protection
On my Contact page, my email address is displayed as a QR code rather than plain text. This is a deliberate choice to make it more difficult for automated bots and scrapers to harvest my address for spam lists. While not foolproof, it adds a layer of friction that helps reduce unwanted email.
IRC
I use a ZNC bouncer for my IRC connections, which keeps my real IP address and connection details private from other users on the network. I also use an obscure, randomised nick rather than anything tied to my real identity. It’s a small thing, but it means I can participate in communities without leaving an obvious trail. My WeeChat configuration is available in my dotfiles if you’re interested in a similar setup.
Experiments
I’m always exploring new technologies that might improve privacy for everyday use. Recently I’ve been looking at ZeroNet, a decentralised web platform. Not everything I try will stick, but understanding what’s possible feels worthwhile.
Contact
If you’d like to get in touch securely, you can find my PGP key on the Contact page.