Privacy Policy
This policy is designed to meet basic legal expectations (GDPR, CCPA) by stating what data you collect (Google Analytics and your Contact Form), why you collect it, and how long you keep it.
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how [Your Name] (the "Owner," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the [Your Portfolio URL] website ("Site"). This policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by [Your Name].
2. Personal Identification Information
We Collect
We collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us.
Contact Form Data: We collect a User's name, email address, and subject/message when they use our contact form. This information is used solely to respond to inquiries and initiate potential professional relationships (full-time employment or freelance work).
Direct Email Data: If you contact us via a mailto: link, we collect your email address and any information you provide in your message for the purpose of communication.
3. Non-Personal Identification Information We Collect
We use Google Analytics to understand how Users interact with our site. This service collects non-personal data, including:
The User's browser type, device type, location (general, not precise GPS), and pages viewed.
Cookies: Google Analytics uses standard cookies to track visitor sessions. By using this Site, you consent to the use of these cookies.
4. How We Use Collected Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries and provide professional service.
To improve our Site based on usage and traffic analysis (via Google Analytics).
To evaluate your profile for potential job opportunities or freelance projects.
5. Data Retention and Storage
We retain all personal data submitted via the contact form (name, email) for a period of six (6) months. After this period, the data is permanently deleted from our storage systems. Non-personal data collected by Google Analytics is retained according to Google's standard retention policies.
6. Sharing Your Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users' personal identification information to others. We will only disclose personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
7. Your Acceptance of These Terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site.
Date of Last Update: October 6, 2025