Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit my portfolio website. I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about my data practices.

I collect minimal information to provide and improve my website services:

Information you provide directly:

• Contact form submissions (name, email, message)
• Any information you voluntarily share through the contact form

Information collected automatically:

• Basic website analytics through Google Analytics (anonymized)
• IP address (anonymized by Google Analytics)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website information

I do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII) through Google Analytics, as it is configured to anonymize IP addresses and does not track individual users.

I use the information I collect for the following purposes:

Contact Form Data:

• To respond to your inquiries and messages
• To provide the services or information you've requested
• To maintain records of our communication

Analytics Data:

• To understand how visitors use my website
• To improve website performance and user experience
• To analyze website traffic patterns (in aggregate, anonymized form)

I do not use your information for marketing purposes, and I do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties.

Contact Form Data:

• Contact form submissions are stored in my CRM system (Airtable)
• This data is used solely for responding to your inquiries
• I retain contact information only as long as necessary to fulfill your request

Analytics Data:

• Google Analytics data is stored on Google's servers
• Data is automatically deleted after 26 months (Google's default retention period)
• All analytics data is anonymized and cannot be traced back to individual users

I implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, though no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

My website uses cookies and similar technologies:

Google Analytics Cookies:

• _ga: Distinguishes users (anonymized)
• ga[ID]: Stores session state
• _gid: Distinguishes users (anonymized)

These cookies help me understand website usage patterns and improve user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services:

• Google Analytics (privacy-focused, anonymized data only)
• No advertising or marketing tracking cookies are used

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Control:

• Request access to any personal information I have about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of data collection (disable cookies in browser)

Contact Form Data:

• You can request that I delete your contact information
• You can ask me to stop using your information for communication

Analytics Data:

• You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking
• Use browser settings to disable cookies
• Use Google's opt-out browser add-on

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the information provided in the "Contact Me" section.

My website integrates with the following third-party services:

Google Analytics:

• Provides website analytics and usage statistics
• Data is anonymized and aggregated
• Subject to Google's Privacy Policy
• No personal information is shared with Google

Airtable (CRM):

• Stores contact form submissions
• Used solely for responding to inquiries
• Subject to Airtable's Privacy Policy
• Data is not used for marketing purposes

Next.js/Vercel (Hosting):

• Website hosting and performance optimization
• May collect basic server logs (IP addresses, request data)
• Subject to Vercel's Privacy Policy

I do not control these third-party services' privacy practices, so I encourage you to review their privacy policies.

I retain your information only as long as necessary:

Contact Form Data:

• Retained until you request deletion
• Typically deleted after 2 years of inactivity
• May be retained longer if required for legal or business purposes

Analytics Data:

• Automatically deleted after 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• No manual retention of analytics data
• Aggregated, anonymized reports may be retained indefinitely

Server Logs:

• Automatically deleted by hosting provider
• Typically retained for 30-90 days for security purposes

This website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to me, please contact me so I can delete that information.

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When I make changes, I will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Post the updated policy on this page

I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how I protect your information.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please contact me:

Email: [Your email address] Website: [Your website URL] Location: Baltimore, MD

I will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours and work with you to address any concerns about your privacy or data protection.