Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

At resolute.top (accessible from https://resolute.top), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our blog. We are committed to protecting any personal data you share with us and to being transparent about our practices. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data.

This policy applies solely to information collected through our website and does not apply to any third-party sites that may be linked to or from our blog. By using resolute.top, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: (a) information you voluntarily provide to us, and (b) information automatically collected when you visit our blog.

Information You Voluntarily Provide

• Contact Forms: When you use our contact form, we collect your name and email address so we can respond to your inquiry. We may also collect any additional information you choose to include in your message.
• Comments: When you leave a comment on one of our blog posts, we collect your name (or pseudonym), email address, and the content of your comment. Your name and comment are publicly visible; your email address is kept private and used only for moderation and follow-up purposes.

Information Automatically Collected

• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Like most websites, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until you delete them).
• Analytics Data: We use basic analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or a privacy-respecting alternative) to understand how visitors interact with our blog. This includes information such as your IP address (anonymized where possible), browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data. This data is aggregated and used solely to improve our content and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact forms.
• To manage and display comments on our blog posts, and to moderate them to prevent spam or abusive content.
• To analyze and improve the performance, design, and content of our blog.
• To remember your preferences (e.g., cookie consent) for a better user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of use.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising or marketing purposes beyond the operation of this blog.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our blog uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functioning of the website, such as remembering your cookie consent preferences.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve our content. These cookies collect anonymized data.
• Commenting Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name and email in cookies for convenience so you do not have to re-enter them for future comments.

You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our blog. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, or set a preference for certain websites. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit aboutcookies.org.

4. Comments and User-Generated Content

When you leave a comment on resolute.top, we collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture (if any) is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or delete any comments that violate our commenting guidelines (e.g., spam, offensive language, or off-topic content). You should avoid sharing sensitive personal information in public comments.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to address your inquiry and for record-keeping purposes, typically up to 12 months.
• Comments and their associated metadata (name, email, comment text) are retained indefinitely so that we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
• Analytics data is retained for a period of up to 26 months before being automatically deleted or aggregated.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., we may need to retain data for legal reasons).
• Restriction of Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, including analytics.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

7. Third-Party Services

Our blog may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

We use the following third-party services on our blog:

• Analytics Provider: We use a basic analytics service (e.g., Google Analytics or a privacy-focused alternative like Plausible or Fathom) to collect anonymized usage data. This service may set cookies to track session information. You can learn more about how Google Analytics handles data at Google's Privacy & Terms site.
• Commenting System: We may use a built-in commenting system or a third-party service like Disqus. If a third-party system is used, their privacy policy will apply to the data they collect.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our blog is not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Postal Address: resolute.top, 1885 Main St, Springfield, IL 62701

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.