Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how I collect, use, and share information when you visit or use my personal portfolio website. Your privacy is important to me, and I am committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about my data practices.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information I Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you contact me through the contact form, I collect:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (if provided)
• Message Content: The subject and message you send through the contact form
• Professional Information: Any information you choose to share about your project or business needs

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit my website, I may automatically collect certain technical information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click data
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address

3. How I Use Your Information

I use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
• Service Improvement: To understand how visitors use my website and improve its functionality
• Professional Services: To evaluate potential project collaborations and provide quotes
• Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior for optimization purposes
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. How I Share Your Information

I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. I may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

I may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist me in:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Email services for responding to inquiries
• Analytics and website performance monitoring

4.2 Legal Requirements

I may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

I implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure data transmission using SSL encryption
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

I retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 2 years for business correspondence purposes
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
• Log Files: Typically retained for 30-90 days for security and performance monitoring

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access and Portability

You can request a copy of the personal information I hold about you.

7.2 Correction

You can request that I correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

7.3 Deletion

You can request that I delete your personal information, subject to certain legal limitations.

7.4 Objection and Restriction

You can object to or request restriction of certain processing of your personal information.

7.5 Withdrawal of Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

My website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help me:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve website functionality and performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

9. Third-Party Services

My website may integrate with third-party services such as:

• Google Maps: For displaying location information
• Font Services: For web fonts (Google Fonts)
• Social Media Platforms: For social media links and sharing
• Analytics Services: For website analytics and performance monitoring

These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and I encourage you to review them.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. I ensure that such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and with appropriate safeguards in place.

11. Children's Privacy

My website is not intended for children under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me so that I can take appropriate action.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

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

13. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or would like to exercise your rights, please contact me at:

I will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.