Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

This website collects minimal information to provide the best possible experience:

• Basic analytics data (page views, referrers) via Vercel Analytics
• Contact form submissions when you choose to reach out
• Email addresses for newsletter subscriptions (if applicable)

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Improve the website experience and content
• Respond to your inquiries and communications
• Send occasional updates about new content (with your consent)
• Understand which content resonates with readers

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices:

• Analytics data is processed by Vercel Analytics with privacy-first principles
• Contact information is stored securely and never sold to third parties
• We use encryption and secure hosting providers

Cookies and Tracking

This website uses minimal cookies and tracking:

• Essential cookies for website functionality
• Privacy-focused analytics that don't track personal information
• No third-party advertising cookies
• No cross-site tracking or behavioral profiling

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request information about what data we have collected
• Ask for correction or deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of any communications at any time
• Disable cookies in your browser settings

Third-Party Services

This website may use the following third-party services:

• Vercel Analytics for privacy-focused website analytics
• Supabase for secure data storage
• GitHub for code hosting and version control

These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

John Costello
Email: john@johncostello.dev

Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for legal requirements. Any significant changes will be noted with an updated date at the top of this page.