Privacy Policy & Data Protection Practices
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Introduction
James Tylee ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the james.tyl.ee website. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our website and the choices you have associated with that data. For more information about our services and expertise, please visit our main portfolio page.
1. Information Collection and Use
We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our service to you.
1.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Browser type and device information
- Your approximate location (city-level)
- Traffic sources
This data is anonymized and helps us improve our website's content and user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to track this information. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
1.2 Contact Information
If you contact us via email, contact form, or through third-party booking services, we collect your name, email address, and any information you provide in your message. This information is used only to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.
1.3 Appointy Booking Widget
Our website uses Appointy for scheduling consultations. When you use the booking widget, Appointy collects personal information including your name, email, phone number, and appointment preferences. This data is governed by Appointy's Privacy Policy. We do not store this data on our servers.
2. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy practices:
2.1 Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts to display typography on our website. Google may collect information about your use of fonts through your browser. Refer to Google's Privacy Policy.
2.2 Font Awesome
We use Font Awesome icons from a CDN. Font Awesome may collect limited technical data. See their privacy information.
2.3 External Links
Our website contains links to external websites including LinkedIn, Amazon, Cyber.FM, and other platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing your information.
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Analytics: Google Analytics cookies to understand visitor behavior
- Privacy Consent: Local storage to remember your privacy acceptance
- Functionality: Session cookies for core website functionality
You can control cookie settings in your browser. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking cookies may affect website functionality.
4. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
4.1 GDPR (European Union Residents)
If you are located in the EU, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Request restriction of processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in the Contact section below.
4.2 CCPA (California Residents)
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold, and have the right to delete and opt-out of the sale of their personal information.
5. Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously. Our website uses HTTPS encryption to protect data in transit. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Contact information received through email inquiries is retained for up to 2 years unless you request deletion. Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics' default settings (26 months).
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete such information promptly.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you can reach us through any of the contact methods on our main website, or directly via:
- Our contact form on the website
- Email inquiry through our contact section
- Direct message via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/james-tylee
10. Data Processing for EU Residents
For visitors from the EU, this website processes data on the basis of your consent (which you provide by accepting cookies and our Privacy Policy) and our legitimate interest in maintaining and improving the website. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies or declining analytics tracking.