Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to me.

This policy explains how I handle data on this portfolio website.

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Quick Summary

Cookies

Only essential cookies for theme preferences and analytics consent. No tracking cookies without permission.

Analytics

Google Analytics only with your explicit consent. Anonymized data to improve user experience.

Personal Data

No personal information is collected or stored. No email signup, no contact forms that store data.

Purpose

Data is used solely to understand how visitors interact with the portfolio to improve user experience.

What Information We Collect

Information We DON'T Collect

  • Names, email addresses, or any personal identifiers
  • Exact location or IP addresses
  • Keystrokes or form inputs
  • Cross-site browsing activity
  • Sensitive personal information
  • Financial information

Information We MAY Collect (Only with Your Consent)

  • Page Views: Which pages you visit and how you navigate through the site
  • Time on Site: How long you spend viewing different sections
  • Device Information: Browser type, screen resolution, and device type (anonymized)
  • Geographic Region: Country and region (not exact location)
  • Referral Source: Which website or search engine brought you here
  • Interaction Events: Clicks on navigation, theme changes, scroll depth

How We Use Information

Any data collected is used exclusively for:

  • Portfolio Improvement: Understanding which sections are most engaging
  • User Experience: Optimizing layout and navigation based on usage patterns
  • Technical Performance: Identifying and fixing usability issues
  • Content Strategy: Knowing which projects and skills are most relevant to visitors

We will never:

  • Sell your data to third parties
  • Use data for advertising or marketing
  • Share data with anyone except as required by law
  • Profile you across other websites
  • Store personally identifiable information

Cookies and Local Storage

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

  • Theme Preference: Remembers if you prefer dark or light mode
  • Consent Choice: Remembers your analytics consent decision

Analytics Cookies (Only with Consent)

  • Google Analytics: Standard GA4 cookies for tracking website usage
  • Session Tracking: Understanding user journey through the portfolio

You can clear all cookies anytime through your browser settings or by using the privacy settings button on this website.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with the site. Analytics is only activated with your explicit consent.

What Google Analytics Tracks (When Enabled)

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Time spent on different sections
  • Device and browser information (anonymized)
  • Geographic region (country level only)
  • Referral sources
  • Custom events (theme changes, scroll depth, etc.)

Privacy-First Configuration

  • IP anonymization is enabled
  • Advertising features are disabled
  • Data sharing with Google is minimized
  • Cookie flags set to SameSite=Lax;Secure
  • No cross-site tracking

You can opt-out of Google Analytics at any time using the privacy settings on this website or through the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Your Rights

You have complete control over your privacy on this website:

  • Consent Control: Enable or disable analytics at any time using the privacy settings button
  • Data Deletion: Clear all stored preferences and tracking data through your browser or privacy settings
  • Access: No personal data is stored, so there's nothing to access or download
  • Portability: Theme and consent preferences are stored locally in your browser
  • Objection: You can object to any data processing by disabling analytics

Data Security

  • HTTPS: All connections are encrypted with SSL/TLS
  • No Server Storage: No personal data is stored on our servers
  • Third-Party Security: Google Analytics follows industry-standard security practices
  • Local Storage: Preferences are stored locally in your browser
  • Regular Updates: Analytics configuration and privacy settings are regularly reviewed

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

When enabled, this site uses Google Analytics 4. Please review Google's Privacy Policy for more information on how Google processes data.

Hosting

This website is hosted on a secure hosting platform. Server logs may temporarily contain IP addresses for security and performance monitoring, but these are not linked to any personal information.

Children's Privacy

This website does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not provide any information on this website. If I discover that information from a child under 13 has been collected, I will delete it immediately.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices or for legal reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last modified" date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

For significant changes that affect your rights, I will provide prominent notice on the website.

Questions or Concerns

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, you can contact me through the contact information provided on the main portfolio website.

I am committed to resolving any privacy concerns promptly and transparently.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For visitors from the European Union, the legal basis for processing any data is:

  • Consent: Analytics data is only processed with your explicit consent
  • Legitimate Interest: Essential functionality (theme preferences) for website operation

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time through the privacy settings on this website.

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