Credits & Privacy

This page covers image credits, attributions, and privacy information for Models4Comfort.

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Image Credits & Attributions

Stock Photography & Reference Images

Some background images and reference photos used on this site are sourced from free stock photography websites. We make every effort to use images that are licensed for free use and to provide proper attribution.

Primary Sources:

• Unsplash (unsplash.com) - Free high-quality photos under Unsplash License
• Pexels (pexels.com) - Free stock photos and videos
• Pixabay (pixabay.com) - Free images released under Pixabay License
• Freepik (freepik.com) - Free design resources

Specific Attributions:

• Background Images - Designed by Layerace / Freepik
• SS Great Britain Reference - Historical information and reference materials from Stephens and Kenau and Wikipedia
• Reference Images - Various reference images from Alamy

If you believe any image on this site requires additional attribution or should be removed, please contact us via the GitHub repository.

Historical Reference Images

Historical photographs and technical drawings used for research and reference purposes are believed to be in the public domain or used under fair use for educational purposes. Sources include:

• Museum archives and collections
• Historical societies
• Public domain historical photographs
• Manufacturer technical documentation

Original Content

Unless otherwise noted, all project photographs, build documentation, and tutorial content are original works created by Modelling4Comfort and are © 2025 Modelling4Comfort.

You are welcome to:

• ✅ Share links to this website
• ✅ Reference techniques and methods with attribution
• ✅ Use ideas and inspiration for your own projects

Please do not:

• ❌ Republish entire build logs or tutorials without permission
• ❌ Use project photos commercially without permission
• ❌ Claim original work as your own

Software & Tools

This website is built with open-source tools and technologies (see About page for full details):

• Jekyll - Static site generator (MIT License)
• GitHub Pages - Hosting platform by GitHub
• ImageMagick - Image processing (Apache 2.0 License)
• Utterances - Comment system (MIT License) - if enabled

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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

Overview

Models4Comfort is a personal hobby website documenting scale modeling projects. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about any data collection or usage.

What We Collect

We do NOT collect:

• ❌ Personal information (name, email, phone)
• ❌ Payment information (no e-commerce)
• ❌ Tracking cookies for advertising
• ❌ Analytics data through third-party services

What MAY be collected:

1. GitHub Pages Hosting
   • This site is hosted on GitHub Pages
   • GitHub may collect basic access logs (IP addresses, pages visited, browser type) as part of their hosting service
   • See GitHub Privacy Statement for details
2. Comment System (if enabled)
   • If we enable Utterances for comments, it uses GitHub Issues for comment storage
   • You must have a GitHub account to comment
   • Your GitHub username and comment content will be publicly visible
   • Comments are stored in the public GitHub repository
   • No tracking cookies or personal data beyond GitHub’s own policies

Cookies

We do not set cookies.

However:

• GitHub Pages hosting may set cookies as part of their service
• If you’re logged into GitHub and use the comment system, GitHub sets cookies per their policies

Third-Party Links

This site contains links to external websites (stock photo sites, manufacturer sites, reference materials, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies.

User Comments

If comment system is enabled:

• Comments are stored publicly on GitHub Issues
• Your GitHub username, avatar, and comment text are visible to all visitors
• You control your GitHub account and can delete your comments via GitHub
• Comments may be moderated to remove spam or inappropriate content
• By commenting, you agree to GitHub’s Terms of Service

We will never:

• Sell or share comment data
• Use comments for marketing
• Contact you unsolicited based on comments

Contact Forms

Currently not available. GitHub Pages is a static hosting platform and does not support server-side form processing.

If we implement a contact form in the future, we will:

• Use a privacy-respecting third-party service (like Formspree or Netlify Forms)
• Update this privacy policy with details
• Only collect information you explicitly provide
• Never sell or share your contact information

Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If comments are enabled, GitHub’s age requirements apply.

Data Security

Since we collect minimal to no personal data:

• No personal data is stored on our servers
• All content is publicly visible (as intended for a public blog)
• GitHub provides security for their platform and any stored comments

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access any public comments you’ve made (via GitHub)
• Delete your comments (through GitHub Issues)
• Request removal of attributed images (contact via GitHub repository)

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy as the site evolves (e.g., if we add features like comments, contact forms, or analytics). Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

International Users

This site is operated from the United Kingdom. If you access this site from outside the UK, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries where GitHub operates.

GDPR Compliance (EU/UK)

For visitors from the EU/UK:

• We do not process personal data beyond what GitHub Pages collects for hosting
• GitHub is GDPR compliant - see their GDPR information
• If comments are enabled, your GitHub account information is processed with your consent when you comment

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or image credits:

• GitHub Repository: github.com/lcilliers/hobbies-modelling4comfort
• Open an Issue: Report concerns via GitHub Issues

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Transparency Commitment

Models4Comfort is a personal hobby site with no commercial intent. We believe in:

• ✅ Transparency - Being clear about what data exists
• ✅ Minimal Collection - Only using data necessary for site function
• ✅ User Control - You control your GitHub account and comments
• ✅ No Tracking - No analytics, advertising, or behavioral tracking
• ✅ Open Source - Site code is public on GitHub

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Last updated: December 4, 2025