1. Introduction
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit this portfolio website.
By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the website.
This Privacy Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.
🛡️ Privacy Compliance Statement
🇪🇺 GDPR Compliant
Full compliance with European Union General Data Protection Regulation
- ✓ Lawful basis for data processing
- ✓ Right to access, rectify, and delete data
- ✓ Data portability and objection rights
- ✓ Contact available for privacy inquiries
🇺🇸 CCPA Compliant
Full compliance with California Consumer Privacy Act
- ✓ Right to know what data we collect
- ✓ Right to delete personal information
- ✓ Right to opt-out of data sales (we don’t sell data)
- ✓ Non-discrimination for exercising rights
3. How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
3.1 Communication
- Respond to your inquiries and messages
- Provide information you have requested
3.2 Website Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns to improve website content and design
- Monitor website performance and reliability
3.3 Legal and Security
- Comply with legal obligations and regulations
- Protect against abuse and security threats
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except as described below:
4.1 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal processes or government requests
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of others
4.2 Analytics Services
We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help understand website usage. These services collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Contact Information: Retained only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry
- Analytics Data: Anonymized data retained for website improvement purposes
- Legal Holds: Information may be retained longer if required by law
You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: Data encryption in transit (HTTPS)
- Secure Hosting: Website hosted on secure, reputable platforms
- Limited Access: Personal information is only accessed when necessary
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis
7.1 GDPR Rights (EU Users)
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the GDPR:
- Legal Basis: We process your data based on legitimate interests and consent
- Contact: You can reach us at twelsh37@gmail.com for any privacy inquiries
- Supervisory Authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
7.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the CCPA:
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our website
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For more detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate data protection laws
- Standard Contractual Clauses: EU-approved contractual protections where applicable
- Consent: Your explicit consent for transfers where required
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
- Post the updated policy on our website
Your continued use of our website after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of 2026-01-30. We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time, so please review it frequently.