Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

Welcome to Your Portfolio Website (“we,” “us,” or “our”). 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 our website YourDomain.com (the “Site”).

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Tag Manager (GTM) to collect data about your visit, such as pages viewed, the date and time of your visit, and your general location (e.g., city-level geolocation). These tools use cookies and other tracking technologies to help us understand how visitors interact with our Site so we can improve its performance and user experience. The data collected by Google may include:

Your IP address (possibly anonymized if configured)
Browser type and version
Pages you visit and the time spent on those pages
Referring/exit pages

1.2 Cookies for Session and API Access

We use session cookies to manage user logins and provide secure API access. These cookies are essential for the operation of the Site and are automatically placed on your device when you access or use our Site. Without these cookies, core functionality (like logging in) may not work properly.

1.3 Contact Form Submissions

When you fill out our contact form, we collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Any additional information you provide in the message field

We use this information solely to respond to your inquiries or follow up on your request for more information about our services.

1.4 Embedded YouTube Videos

Our Site may embed videos hosted on YouTube. When you interact with embedded YouTube content, YouTube/Google may collect data about your interactions, which is governed by Google’s own privacy policies. We encourage you to review YouTube’s Privacy Policy for more information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Analytics & Improvements: To analyze and understand how users interact with our Site so we can improve its design, functionality, and content.
Site Operations: To provide essential site functions (e.g., maintaining session logins, secured API access).
Communication: To respond to your inquiries submitted through the contact form and provide information or services you request.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who help us operate the Site, provide analytics, or perform other services on our behalf (e.g., Google Analytics).
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. In such cases, we will provide notice if your personal information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit websites. We use:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site’s functionality (session logins, security).
Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track and analyze user behavior, which helps us improve our Site.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, please note that some parts of our Site may not function properly if you disable cookies.

5. Your Choices and Rights

Opt-Out of Analytics: You can use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to disable tracking by Google Analytics.
Cookie Management: Most browsers let you refuse or accept cookies. Check your browser’s settings for more information.
Do Not Track (DNT) Signals: Some browsers incorporate a “Do Not Track” feature. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can still manage cookies as described above.
Contact Form: You can refrain from submitting personal details in the contact form if you prefer. However, this may limit our ability to respond to your inquiries.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can delete it.

8. External Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites or embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos). We do not control these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies, as their practices may differ from ours.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top. Your continued use of the Site after any changes are posted signifies your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please feel free to contact us at:

Email: theryanr407@gmail.com

Disclaimer: This sample Privacy Policy is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a qualified attorney to ensure that your Privacy Policy complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.