1. Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 18.02.2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit Frames and Moods/qrts.dk.
This site is a personal photography blog hosted on one.com/WordPress. You may browse freely without creating an account, signing up, or making purchases.
2. Data I Collect
2.1 Information You Actively Provide
When you leave a comment on the site, WordPress may collect:
• Name and email (if provided)
• Comment content
• IP address
• Browser user‑agent string
Additionally, to help detect spam, comment data is processed by Akismet Anti‑Spam, a widely used WordPress spam‑filtering service.
Akismet collects:
• The commenter’s IP address
• User‑agent, referrer, and site URL
• Comment text
• Commenter‑provided name and email (if given)
This processing occurs automatically when a comment is submitted.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the site, WordPress or your browser may automatically share:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages viewed
• Referring URLs
• Time and date of visit
2.3 Analytics (If Enabled)
If Google Analytics is activated, it may collect anonymized or pseudonymized usage data, such as:
• Page views
• Time spent on pages
• Device/browser information
• General geographic location (non‑precise)
Google Analytics may use cookies to track these interactions.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on your region (e.g., EU/EEA under GDPR), your data is processed under the following legal bases:
• Legitimate Interests — operating, securing, and improving the website; moderating comments.
• Consent — only if Google Analytics requires cookie consent in your region.
4. How Your Data Is Used
Your information is used to:
• Display and manage comments
• Improve website performance and content
• Protect the site from spam or misuse
• Understand visitor behaviour (if analytics is enabled)
No personal data is used for marketing.
5. Cookies
The site may use:
• WordPress essential cookies (required for site functionality)
• Google Analytics cookies (only if enabled, and only after consent where required)
See the Cookie Policy below for full details.
6. Data Sharing
I do not sell or trade your personal data.
For operational purposes, your data may be shared with:
• Akismet Anti‑Spam — to analyze comments for spam.
Akismet is operated by Automattic Inc. Their privacy information is available on their website.
• WordPress hosting provider
• Google Analytics (if enabled)
Akismet’s automated systems temporarily store comment metadata to determine whether the comment is legitimate or spam.
7. Data Retention
• Akismet may retain anonymized spam records to improve future spam detection.
• Approved comments remain published unless you request removal.
• Analytics data is retained according to Google’s retention settings (if used).
• Server logs are kept only as long as needed for security purposes.
8. Your Rights
If you want Akismet to remove any data related to your comments, you may contact me and I will assist with forwarding the request to Automattic, where required by applicable law.
You may have rights under privacy laws such as GDPR, including:
• Access to personal data
• Correction or deletion
• Withdrawal of consent (for analytics)
• Objection to processing
To make a request, email:
9. Photos on This Site
Images may include people. If you appear in a photo and wish it to be removed, contact me and I will do so unless an exception applies (such as artistic/journalistic use allowed by law).
10. Contact
For privacy requests, email:
2. Cookie Policy (WordPress + Optional Google Analytics)
Effective Date: 18.02.2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function or analyze usage.
2. Types of Cookies Used
2.1 Essential Cookies (WordPress Core)
WordPress may set cookies to remember your name, email, and preferences when leaving a comment.
While Akismet does not set cookies directly, it may log comment‑related metadata (IP address, user‑agent, referrer) for spam protection purposes.
These cookies are required for basic site functionality, such as:
• Load balancing
• Comment form preferences
• Security features
2.2 Analytics Cookies (Only If Enabled)
If Google Analytics is active, analytics cookies may collect anonymized usage data. Examples include:
• “_ga” (distinguishes users)
• “_gid” (tracks pageviews)
• “_gat” (limits request rate)
Analytics cookies are not placed without consent where required by law (e.g., EU/EEA).
3. Managing Cookies
You may:
• Adjust cookie settings via your browser
• Clear cookies at any time
• Opt‑out of Google Analytics via:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
4. Third‑Party Cookies
If features like YouTube embeds or social media widgets are used, those services may place cookies. This will only occur when such content loads.
5. Updates
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically.
3. Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 18.02.2026
1. Introduction
These Terms govern your use of Frames and Moods/qrts.dk, a personal photography blog hosted on WordPress.
By accessing the site, you agree to these Terms.
2. Intellectual Property
All photographs, text, and content on this site are owned by Kurt Thomsen unless stated otherwise.
You may not:
• Reuse images without permission
• Download and redistribute photos
• Republish content without citing and linking back
• Use photos commercially without a license
3. Comments
All comments are processed through Akismet Anti‑Spam to prevent spam and abuse. By commenting, you acknowledge and agree that your comment and related metadata (IP address, browser information, referrer) may be checked against Akismet’s databases for the purpose of spam detection.
Users may post comments as long as they follow these rules:
Prohibited content includes:
• Harassment or abuse
• Spam
• Illegal content
• Copyright violations
I reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments.
By commenting, you grant me a non‑exclusive license to display your comment.
4. No Warranty
The site is provided “as is.”
I make no guarantees regarding:
• Content accuracy
• Availability
• Freedom from errors
• Suitability for any purpose
5. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, I am not responsible for:
• Damages arising from use of the site
• Loss of data
• Third‑party actions (e.g., hosting issues)
6. External Links
This site may contain links to other websites. I am not responsible for their content or practices.
7. Applicable Law
These terms are governed by the laws of Denmark, unless otherwise required by law.
8. Contact
Questions? Email:
