Effective Date: January 19, 2025
Thank you for visiting my portfolio website. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit or interact with matthewball.me.
Information I Collect
Personal Information
- Directly Provided Information: If you choose to contact me through the contact form or subscribe to my newsletter, I might collect your name and email address.
Non-Personal Information
- Automatically Collected Information: My website automatically gathers certain data like your IP address, browser type, pages you visit, and your interaction with the site. This information is collected via cookies and server logs.
Use of Information
I use the information I collect for the following purposes:
- Responding to your inquiries or feedback.
- Improving the functionality and content of my website.
- Sending you updates or newsletters if you’ve subscribed, based on your consent.
Sharing of Information
I do not sell your personal information. However, I may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Such as my website hosting company for operational needs or Google Analytics for understanding website usage patterns. These third parties are obligated to keep your data confidential.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Use of Cookies: Cookies are used on my site to remember your preferences and for analytics to enhance user experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this might affect your ability to use some features of the site.
User Rights
You have rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You can request to see what data I hold about you.
- Correction: You can ask for any inaccuracies to be corrected.
- Deletion: You can request your data be deleted.
- Opt-out: If you’ve subscribed to my newsletter, you can opt-out at any time.
Please contact me via the email provided below to exercise these rights.
Security
I take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and if they are significant, I’ll notify you via email if you’ve subscribed to updates.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact me at:
- Email: Please use the contact form on this site’s homepage to contact me.
Compliance with Privacy Laws
I aim to comply with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR for residents of the European Economic Area (EEA). If you are from the EEA, your personal data processing is based on your consent or my legitimate interest in running and improving my website.