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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 02/07/2025

Your privacy is important to me. This privacy policy explains what information I collect when you visit my website and how I use it.

Information I Collect

Analytics Data

I use Piwik (Matomo) analytics software to understand how visitors use this website. This helps me improve the content and user experience. The analytics system collects:

  • Page views - Which pages you visit and how long you spend on them
  • Referral sources - Which website or search engine brought you here
  • General location - Your country and city (not your exact address)
  • Device information - Browser type, operating system, and screen resolution
  • User interactions - Clicks, downloads, and navigation patterns

Contact Form Data

When you use the contact form on this website, I collect:

  • Email address - To respond to your inquiry
  • Message content - The information you choose to share
  • Form submission data - Date, time, and basic technical information

Technical Information

When you visit this website, standard web server logs automatically collect:

  • IP address (anonymized after processing)
  • Browser type and version
  • Date and time of visit
  • Pages accessed

How I Use This Information

The analytics data helps me:

  • Understand which content is most valuable to visitors
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Create better content based on what interests readers
  • Fix technical issues and optimize loading speeds

Contact form information is used to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
  • Maintain professional correspondence related to my work
  • Prevent spam and abuse through automated security measures

Data Storage and Security

  • Analytics data is stored securely on servers I control
  • IP addresses are anonymized - the last digits are removed for privacy
  • No personal information like names, emails, or addresses is collected
  • Data is retained for 2 years then automatically deleted
  • All data processing happens on EU servers with GDPR compliance

Cookies

This website uses only one type of cookie:

Analytics Cookies (Piwik/Matomo)

  • Purpose: Track website usage and performance
  • Duration: Up to 13 months
  • Data collected: Anonymous usage statistics only
  • Third-party access: None - all data stays with me

I do not use:

  • Advertising cookies
  • Social media tracking
  • Marketing automation
  • Cross-site tracking

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Opt-Out of Analytics

You can opt-out of analytics tracking at any time:

  • Use the “Do Not Track” setting in your browser
  • Block cookies in your browser settings
  • Contact me to request data deletion

Access Your Data

Since I only collect anonymous analytics data, there’s no personal profile associated with your visits. However, you can contact me if you have concerns.

Data Deletion

You can request deletion of any data by contacting me. Analytics data is automatically deleted after 2 years.

Third-Party Services

This website uses the following third-party services:

Piwik/Matomo Analytics

Used for website analytics and performance monitoring:

  • Anonymize IP addresses
  • Respect “Do Not Track” browser settings
  • Store data on EU servers with GDPR compliance
  • Not share data with any other parties

Google reCAPTCHA v3

Used on the contact form to prevent spam and abuse:

  • Service provider: Google LLC
  • Purpose: Distinguish between human users and automated bots
  • Data collected: Interaction patterns, IP address, cookies, and device information
  • Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy
  • Terms of service: Google Terms of Service

Formspree

Used to process contact form submissions:

  • Service provider: Formspree Inc.
  • Purpose: Securely handle and deliver contact form messages
  • Data collected: Email address, message content, and form metadata
  • Data retention: Messages are stored according to Formspree’s data retention policy
  • Privacy policy: Formspree Privacy Policy

International Data Transfers

  • Analytics data (Piwik/Matomo) is processed and stored within the European Union
  • Contact form data may be transferred internationally:
    • Google reCAPTCHA: Data may be transferred to the United States and other countries where Google operates
    • Formspree: Data is processed according to their international data transfer policies
  • Legal safeguards: All third-party services comply with applicable data protection laws and provide adequate data protection measures

Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in:

  • Legal requirements
  • Website functionality
  • Data processing practices

When updated, I’ll change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13. I don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Contact Me

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please use the contact form on this website.

I’ll respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.

Under GDPR, the legal basis for processing analytics data is legitimate interest - improving website performance and content for all visitors while using privacy-friendly, anonymized tracking.

This website is owned and operated by Américo Dias. This privacy policy applies only to information collected through this website.