Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 13, 2024

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how your information is collected, used, and handled when you visit this website. I am committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about data practices.

Information Collection

Limited information about website visitors is collected through Matomo, a privacy-friendly analytics tool:

  • IP addresses
  • Geographic location (country and city) derived from IP addresses
  • Pages visited on the website
  • Time and duration of visits
  • Technical information such as browser type and operating system
  • Referral sources

Use of Information

The collected information is used solely for:

  • Understanding website traffic patterns
  • Analyzing which content is most valuable to visitors
  • Improving website performance and user experience
  • Monitoring site security

Data Storage and Security

  • All website data is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Analytics data is collected and stored using Matomo
  • Access to analytics data is limited to me as the website owner
  • Appropriate security measures are implemented to protect your information

Data Sharing

This website does not:

  • Sell any personal information
  • Share analytics data with third parties
  • Use your data for marketing purposes
  • Track users across other websites

Cookies and Tracking

This website uses Matomo analytics which respects user privacy:

  • Matomo is configured to honor "Do Not Track" browser settings
  • Analytics cookies are first-party cookies only
  • No personal information is used for tracking purposes
  • You can opt-out of analytics tracking using your browser's privacy settings

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request information about what data I have about your visits
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of analytics tracking
  • Lodge a complaint with relevant data protection authorities

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Visitors will be notified of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the data practices of this website, please contact me via one of the "Connecting With Brian" channels on the main page.