Privacy Policy

What Information I Collect

Contact Forms

When you fill out the contact form, I collect:

• Name and email address (required)
• Phone number (optional)
• Project details (whatever you share)
• Your IP address (automatically logged)

Website Analytics

I use Plausible Analytics (not Google Analytics) because it's privacy-focused and doesn't track you across sites. Plausible collects:

• Page views and basic website usage
• General location (city/country level, not your address)
• Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
• Referrer information (how you found the site)

No cookies, no personal data, no cross-site tracking. Read Plausible's privacy policy

Technical Information

Like every website, our server logs collect:

• IP addresses
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and when

How I Use Your Information

Responding to You

When you contact me, I use your information to:

• Respond to your inquiry (obviously)
• Follow up on your project
• Send project updates and invoices
• Provide customer support

Improving the Website

I use analytics to understand:

• Which pages are most helpful
• How people find the site
• What devices people use
• Where visitors are located (for local SEO)

Information Sharing

I may share information with:

Service Providers

• Email hosting (for sending/receiving emails)
• Cloudflare (CDN and security - their privacy policy )
• Hetzner (web hosting - their privacy policy )

Legal Requirements

I'll share information if required by law, court order, or to protect against fraud. If law enforcement shows up with a subpoena, I'll comply - along with some Dunkin Donuts (ya know, just to get on their good side).

Honestly though, I'm a web developer in El Paso, not a Fortune 500 company - this scenario is pretty unlikely.

Data Security

Your information is stored securely using:

• SSL encryption (that's the lock icon in your browser)
• Regular security updates
• Limited access (just me, basically)
• Server-level security measures

That said, no system is 100% secure. I do my best to protect your data, but I can't guarantee absolute security (no one can).

Data Retention

• Contact form submissions: Kept until your project is complete, plus 2 years for business records
• Email correspondence: Kept indefinitely for business continuity (but you can request deletion)
• Analytics data: Plausible retains data for 2 years
• Server logs: Automatically deleted after 30 days

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Ask what information I have about you
• Request corrections to your information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to processing of your information
• Request a copy of your information

To exercise these rights, just email me using the contact information at the bottom of this page. I'll respond within 30 days.

Cookies

This site uses minimal cookies:

• Dark/light mode preference: So the site remembers your theme choice
• No tracking cookies: Plausible doesn't use them
• No advertising cookies: I don't run ads

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13. I don't knowingly collect personal information from children. If you're a parent and believe your child has provided information, please contact me and I'll delete it.

International Users

This site is hosted by Hetzner and serves users globally. By using this site, you consent to your information being transferred and processed according to applicable data protection laws.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy occasionally. When I do, I'll update the "Last updated" date at the top. Major changes will be announced on the website.

Contact Me

Questions about this privacy policy? I'm a real person, not a chatbot.