This Privacy Policy describes how https://www.mitchellopitz.net collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use my website (the “Service”). It was last updated May 21st, 2024.
1. Information I Collect
I collect several types of information for various purposes to improve your experience on my Service.
- Information You Provide Directly:
- When you leave a comment on my website, you may be asked to provide your name, email address, and optionally, your website URL.
- When you contact me through the contact form, you may be asked to provide your name and email address.
- When you sign up for my email list, you may be asked to provide your name and email address.
- In the future, if you register on my website, I may collect additional information during registration.
- Information Collected Automatically:
- I use cookies to collect information about your activity on my Service. A cookie is a small file placed on your device that stores information about your use of the Service. I use cookies to remember your preferences for future visits and to compile aggregate data about my website traffic and user interaction so I can offer a better experience and tools in the future. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of my Service.
- I may also collect information such as your IP address, device type, and browsing activity on my Service.
- Third-Party Tracking:
- My website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service offered by Google LLC (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of the Service and compile reports on website traffic and user interaction. This information may be used by other Google services. You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- I also use social media plugins and like buttons for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter on my website. These plugins may collect information about your activity on my Service and send it to the respective social media platforms. Your interaction with these plugins is governed by the privacy policies of those social media companies.
- In the future, I may integrate Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google LLC. AdSense uses cookies to collect information about your use of the Service and to target ads to you. You can learn more about Google’s advertising practices and how to opt out of them by visiting https://ads.google.com/home/.
2. How I Use Your Information
I use the information I collect for various purposes, including:
- To improve and personalize your experience on my Service
- To respond to your inquiries and requests
- To send you marketing communications (with your consent)
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- To improve my website and services
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
I may share your information with third-party service providers who help me operate and improve my Service. These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.
I may also disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of myself or others.
4. Data Security and Retention
I take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is completely secure. I cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
I will retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which I collected it, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include:
- The right to access your personal information
- The right to rectify inaccurate information
- The right to request the deletion of your information
- The right to restrict the processing of your information
- The right to object to the processing of your information
You can exercise these rights by contacting me using the contact information below.
6. Children’s Privacy
My Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me. If I become aware that I have collected personal information from a child under 13, I will take steps to remove that information from my servers.