Privacy Policy for Gavin Koontz
Effective Date: 2024
At Gavin-Koontz.com, your privacy is important to me. This privacy policy outlines how I collect and use information when you visit my website.
1. Information Collected
When you visit my site, I automatically collect certain information about your device, such as your device's screen size, browser type, and operating system. Additionally, I use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about user behavior, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and general geographic location (country or city). This information helps me understand how users interact with my website and improve their experience.
2. Usage of Collected Information
The information I collect is used solely for the purpose of optimizing the performance and functionality of my website and understanding user engagement. Google Analytics data is used to analyze website traffic and trends but does not include personally identifiable information.
3. Cookies
My website does not utilize cookies to track user behavior or store personal data directly. However, Google Analytics uses cookies to gather anonymized data about website usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available here.
4. Form Submission
I use FormSubmit.co for form submissions, which may collect your information. You can view their privacy policy here.
5. Data Retention
Since I do not store any personal data or information collected from your device directly, there are no retention periods applicable to this site. Data collected by Google Analytics is retained according to Google's data retention policies, which you can review here.
6. Third-Party Links
My website may contain links to third-party sites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. I encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
7. Caching
My website may be cached on your device to improve loading times and overall performance. This means that certain files, such as images, scripts, and stylesheets, may be stored locally on your device so that subsequent visits to the site are faster. This caching is managed by your browser and is not controlled by me. For more information on how your browser handles caching, please refer to your browser's privacy settings or documentation.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:
Email: gavin-koontz@hotmail.com
Contact Section on the Website: https://www.gavin-koontz.com/Pages/Contact/
9. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.