Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2024-10-13

This privacy policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit my personal web page at https://jamesodouglas.com.

1. Information I Collect

I use tools like Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Microsoft Clarity to collect data on how visitors interact with the site. This information includes:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and timestamps of visits.

• Cookies: These tools may place cookies on your device to track site usage and personalize your experience.

• Behavioral Data: Information about how you navigate the site, click patterns, and interactions, including heatmaps (via Microsoft Clarity).

No personally identifiable information (PII) is collected unless you provide it voluntarily (e.g., via forms).

2. Use of Collected Information

The information collected helps me:

• Understand website traffic and visitor behavior.

• Optimize the website’s performance and content.

• Identify issues and improve user experience.

3. Sharing of Information

I do not share, sell, or rent your data to third parties, except in the following cases:

• With service providers like Google and Microsoft to operate analytics tools.

• If required by law or to respond to legal requests.

• To detect and prevent fraud or security issues.

Google and Microsoft may process data per their respective privacy policies:

• Google Privacy Policy

• Microsoft Privacy Statement

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features may not function properly without cookies. Google and Microsoft offer opt-out options for tracking:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out

• Microsoft Clarity Settings

5. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external sites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies individually.

6. Data Security

I take reasonable steps to protect the collected information, but no online service is entirely secure. Use of the site is at your own risk.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your local laws, you may request access to, correction, or deletion of personal data collected. To make such a request, contact me at: james@douglas.net.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact me at:

Email: james@douglas.net

Phone: +17609791571