
Last updated: 02 Jully 2023
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Welcome to Whisper & Giants! By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.
Content Licensing
These specific and original content on this website, including Field Photography, Poster Works, Dektat Archives, and Logos Archives, are copyrighted by Pascal Wicht or their respective owners in the case of commissioned work for clients. These works are protected by applicable copyright laws and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without the express permission of the copyright holder.
Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
Unless otherwise stated, all other original content on this website, not falling under the aforementioned copyrighted works, is licensed under the Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). This means you are free to share, adapt, and remix the content, as long as you provide appropriate credit to the original author and indicate any changes made.
Third-Party Content
This website may contain content, including but not limited to text, images, or multimedia, that is sourced from third parties. Such content is subject to their respective copyrights and licensing terms. Please ensure compliance with the licensing terms and attribution requirements specified by the original content creators.
AI-Assisted Content Disclaimer
Some of the content and visual explorations on this website have been generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence. The AI tools used for text generation are custom-trained on my own writing, personal notes and carefully selected academic sources to ensure alignment with my voice, expertise and intellectual rigor. Similarly, the visuals are created using AI tools as part of experimental processes exploring new creative possibilities, mainly using the Midjourney service.
AI-assisted text is reviewed and edited by me to ensure accuracy, coherence and adherence to my ethical standards. The ideas and frameworks presented are grounded in my research, expertise and creative practice. The academic sources and personal notes used to train the AI are carefully chosen to maintain intellectual and ethical integrity. For visuals, AI is treated as a collaborative tool, with human oversight ensuring they align with intended artistic and ethical goals.
I believe in encouraging an open conversation about the use of AI in creative and intellectual work. If you have any questions about how AI tools contribute to the content and visuals on this site, feel free to reach out for more information.
WP Statistics Usage
This website incorporates a privacy-centric analytics plugin, fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It’s designed to respect user privacy by not gathering personal data and does not necessitate the use of cookies.
Disclaimer of Liability
While every effort is made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the content on this website is provided on an “as is” basis. The website owner disclaims any liability for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content. Your use of the information on this website is at your own risk.
External Links
This website may contain links to external websites that are not under our control. We are not responsible for the content or availability of any linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement or recommendation by us.
Modification of Terms
I, the owner Pascal Wicht, reserve the right to modify these terms of service at any time without prior notice. By continuing to use this website after any modifications, you agree to be bound by the updated terms.
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms of service. If you do not agree to these terms, please refrain from accessing or using this website.
Privacy and Data Policy
We, including the owner Pascal Wicht, along with webmaster technical partners and independent experts, are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that our analytics practices comply with data protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PECR. This policy explains how data is collected, stored, and managed using WP Statistics on our website.
Data Collection and Processing
WP Statistics is configured not to store personally identifiable information (PII). Logged-in user activity tracking is disabled, meaning individual user page views and WordPress user IDs are not recorded. Extensive details about visitors’ browsing environments, such as the entire User Agent string, are not stored. Visitors’ IP addresses are anonymized by masking the last segment of the IP address before storage or processing (e.g., 192.168.1.123 becomes 192.168.1.0). Anonymization applies to both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, reducing the risk of re-identification. WP Statistics applies a secure, irreversible hashing process to anonymized IP addresses. This process ensures that no original IP address can be reconstructed. A unique visitor is identified by hashing the combination of the anonymized IP address, User-Agent string, and a daily-changing salt. This allows privacy-compliant visitor tracking.
Data Ownership and Storage
All analytics data collected by WP Statistics is stored directly on your WordPress database, located on your hosting server. We do not transfer or share analytics data with any external parties. The location of your data is determined by your hosting provider’s data center. As the website owner, you have full control over all collected data, including retention periods and usage. You can export or delete data to comply with privacy requests or legal obligations.
Cookies and Consent
WP Statistics operates without the use of cookies. As a result, no data is stored on visitors’ devices. This eliminates the need for a cookie consent banner, reducing compliance burdens while maintaining accurate analytics. WP Statistics is configured not to record any personal data, meaning consent is not required under GDPR and similar regulations. For enhanced transparency and trust, we integrate a consent plugin to align with user choices, even though it is not mandatory.
Privacy Compliance Features
WP Statistics adheres to privacy laws by offering IP anonymization and hashing mechanisms, support for browser-based Do Not Track (DNT) requests, and features for data export and deletion. A built-in privacy audit tool helps us verify and maintain compliance with applicable laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PECR.
Best Practices and Recommendations
We maintain privacy-focused default settings, such as disabling user activity tracking and not storing entire User Agent strings. All IP addresses are anonymized and hashed to ensure compliance with best data protection practices. Even though mentioning WP Statistics in your privacy policy is not mandatory (as no personal data is collected), we do so to ensure full transparency.
Data Transfer and Storage Locations
WP Statistics stores all analytics data on your WordPress database. Data location depends on your hosting provider. If your hosting server is located within the EU, the data does not leave the EU.
Your Rights
As a user, you have the right to request access to the anonymized analytics data collected during your visits. You have the right to request deletion of any data stored about you in compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations. You can learn more about how we protect your privacy by reviewing our privacy policy or contacting us.
Last updated on January 25, 2025