Privacy Policy

1. Information I Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you use this website, I may collect the following personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address when you submit the contact form
• Account Information: Username, email, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Profile pictures and other information you choose to provide
• Communications: Messages you send through the contact form or other communications

Technical Information

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited
• Cookies: Authentication tokens and preferences (essential cookies only)
• Usage Data: How you interact with the website and its features

2. How I Use Your Information

I use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the website and its services
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To send you newsletters and blog updates (only if you subscribe)
• To authenticate your account and ensure security
• To improve the website and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: AWS (hosting, email services, file storage) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of users or others

4. Data Security

I implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• HTTPS encryption for data transmission
• Secure password hashing using bcrypt
• JWT tokens with secure, HTTP-only cookies
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication requirements

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information I hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for newsletter subscriptions

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the information provided below.

6. Data Retention

I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

• Account Data: Until you delete your account
• Contact Form Data: For up to 2 years to maintain correspondence records
• Log Data: For up to 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes
• Newsletter Data: Until you unsubscribe

7. Cookies

This website uses essential cookies for:

• Authentication and session management
• Security protection (CSRF tokens)
• User preferences and settings

I do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies. All cookies are essential for the website's functionality.

8. Third-Party Services

This website uses the following third-party services:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS): Hosting, database, email delivery, and file storage
• Cloudflare: CDN and DDoS protection (if applicable)

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

9. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If I become aware that I have collected personal information from a child under 13, I will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your personal information, please contact me: