Policies

Introduction

Adam's Notebook is a personal blog operated by Adam Lohnes. I collect as little information as possible. This policy explains what data this site uses and how third-party services fit in.

What This Site Uses Today

Cloudflare Pages — hosts the site and may process standard request metadata (such as IP address, browser type, and pages requested) in server logs. See Cloudflare's privacy policy.
Google Forms (embedded contact form) — if you contact me through the contact page, your submission is handled by Google according to Google's privacy policy.
Google Analytics — measures which pages are read and how visitors find the site. Google may collect information such as pages viewed, approximate location, device type, and referral source through cookies or similar technologies.
Theme preference — I store your light/dark mode choice in your browser's localStorage. This stays on your device and is not sent to me.
Arcade high scores — if you play the hidden back-cover Tetris game, three-letter initials and scores are stored in your browser's localStorage only. They never leave your device and are not sent to me.

Analytics

This site uses Google Analytics to understand which pages are read and how visitors find the site. Google may collect information such as pages viewed, approximate location, device type, and referral source through cookies or similar technologies.

Learn more at Google's privacy policy and Google Analytics terms.

Information You Provide

The only way I collect information you choose to share is through the contact form. I do not operate a newsletter or account system on this site. Messages sent via the form are processed by Google; I receive only what you submit there.

Information Collected Automatically

Aside from Cloudflare hosting logs and Google Analytics as described above, this site does not use additional first-party tracking. Embedded content (such as the Google Form iframe) may collect data according to the provider's own policies.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Theme preference — stored in localStorage, not a cookie; used only to remember your display preference.
Arcade high scores — stored in localStorage, not a cookie; used only to show your local high-score list on the back cover.
Google Forms — the embedded contact form may set third-party cookies when you interact with it.
Google Analytics — may use cookies to distinguish visitors and sessions.

Third-Party Services

Service	Purpose	Status
Cloudflare	Hosting and CDN	Active
Google Forms	Contact form	Active
Google Analytics	Site usage analytics	Active

Data Security

I rely on reputable providers for hosting and form handling. No method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security of information you choose to send.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this policy when the site changes. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach out through the contact form.

My Approach to AI-Assisted Content

I write about artificial intelligence and use AI tools in my work. This policy describes how I use those tools on Adam's Notebook — including this site, which was rebuilt in 2026 with AI-assisted development (Astro, Cursor, and related tooling).

Human-Driven Ideas, AI-Enhanced Execution

The core ideas, opinions, perspectives, and experiences on this blog are mine. I use AI as an assistant in the creation process, not as the source of my thinking or values — comparable to spell-checkers, editors, or research aids writers have always used.

What I Use AI For

Drafting and editing: Grammar, clarity, structure, and readability
Formatting: Markdown, code blocks, and consistent layout
Idea expansion: Exploring angles on topics I have already framed
Development: Scaffolding, refactors, and debugging when building the site itself

What I Don't Use AI For

Core opinions and values — these remain entirely my own
Personal experiences — stories about my life and work are genuine
Original ideas — central arguments and concepts come from my thinking
Critical analysis — evaluations of tools and practices reflect my actual judgment

Tools I Use

In practice that often means Cursor, Claude, and other large language models for writing and code. The specific tools change; the principle does not: I review, edit, and take responsibility for what gets published.

My AI Collaboration Process

Develop an idea through reflection, experience, or research
Draft an outline or rough version in my own words
Use AI to expand sections, suggest phrasing, or improve clarity
Review all AI-assisted output for accuracy, voice, and intent
Edit and revise substantially before publication
Final human review before anything goes live

Older Posts

Posts migrated from the previous version of this site (2025 and earlier) were preserved with original publish dates. They predate this formal policy and may reflect varying levels of AI assistance. This policy describes my current practice; I am not retroactively rewriting the archive to match it.

This Site Itself

The 2026 rebuild of Adam's Notebook — layout, migration, deployment, and much of the implementation — was done with AI-assisted coding and documentation. That is consistent with how I work: AI accelerates execution; I set direction, make decisions, and ship the result.

Behind Every Post Is a Human

There is always a human (me) behind every post on this blog. AI may help me express ideas more clearly, but the substance reflects my voice and experience.

Transparency and Evolution

As AI tools evolve, so will my approach. I will update this policy when practices change meaningfully. For questions about how I use AI here, see the Privacy Policy on the facing page and the contact form if you want to discuss further.

Privacy Policy