Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Yvonne Rarieya's portfolio website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

By using this website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you contact us through our contact form, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Subject and message content
• Any additional information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website and search terms
• Device information and screen resolution

2.3 Cookies and Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service uses cookies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To improve our website and user experience
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect against fraud and ensure security

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal requirements or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• To service providers who assist in website operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting and server protection
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time

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

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

11. GDPR Compliance

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to be informed about data processing
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Our legal basis for processing your personal data includes consent, legitimate interests, and compliance with legal obligations.