Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 23, 2024

Introduction

This privacy policy describes how this website (rickhohler.github.io) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit or interact with the site.

Information Collection

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit this website, certain information may be automatically collected, including:

• IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address
• Browser Type: Information about your web browser
• Device Information: Type of device you’re using
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring websites
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (if applicable)

This information is collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools (if used).

Information You Provide

If you interact with this website (e.g., through comments, contact forms, or social media), you may voluntarily provide:

• Name
• Email address
• Comments or messages
• Social media profile information (if you interact via social platforms)

How Information is Used

The information collected is used to:

• Provide and maintain the website
• Improve user experience
• Analyze website usage and trends
• Respond to inquiries or comments
• Comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party services that collect information:

GitHub Pages

This site is hosted on GitHub Pages. GitHub may collect information as described in their Privacy Statement.

Analytics (if applicable)

If analytics tools are used, they may collect and process data according to their respective privacy policies.

Social Media Platforms

When content is shared on social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn), those platforms have their own privacy policies governing data collection and use.

Cookies

This website may use cookies to enhance user experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Data Security

While no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, reasonable measures are taken to protect your information. However, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to external websites. This privacy policy applies only to this website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when changes were last made. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Right to access your personal information
• Right to correct inaccurate information
• Right to request deletion of your information
• Right to object to processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact:

Rick Hohler
Email: rick.hohler@gmail.com
Website: https://rickhohler.github.io

Compliance

This privacy policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - for EU visitors
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - for California residents
• Other applicable local privacy laws

This privacy policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all visitors and users of this website.