Privacy Policy

Welcome to Daniel Hofheinz's portfolio website. I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and transparency. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit my website or contact me about potential projects.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please do not use this website.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you contact me through the forms on this website, I collect the following information:

• Name: Your full name for personalized communication
• Email Address: To respond to your inquiries and send project updates
• Phone Number: Optional, for direct communication when necessary
• Company/Organization: Optional, to understand your business context
• Project Details: Information about your development needs, budget, timeline, and requirements
• Message Content: Any additional information you choose to share

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit this website, I automatically collect certain information:

• Analytics Data: Through Google Analytics 4, including page views, time spent on pages, bounce rate, and user interactions
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type
• Usage Patterns: Which sections you visit, services you're interested in, and how you navigate the site
• IP Address: Anonymized for analytics purposes
• Referral Information: How you found this website

2. How We Use Your Information

I use the collected information for the following purposes:

Communication and Business Operations

• Responding to your inquiries and contact form submissions
• Providing project quotes and proposals
• Scheduling consultations and meetings
• Delivering project updates and communications
• Following up on potential business opportunities

Website Improvement

• Understanding which services are most interesting to visitors
• Improving website navigation and user experience
• Optimizing content based on user engagement
• Identifying technical issues and performance improvements

Legal and Business Requirements

• Maintaining records for business accounting and legal compliance
• Protecting against fraud and abuse
• Complying with applicable laws and regulations

3. Data Storage & Security

I take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect it:

Security Measures

• Encryption: All data transmission is protected using SSL/TLS encryption
• Access Control: Personal information is accessible only to authorized personnel
• Regular Updates: Security systems and protocols are regularly updated
• Backup Protection: Data backups are encrypted and securely stored

Data Storage

• Contact form data is stored securely on protected servers
• Form persistence uses browser local storage for user convenience
• Analytics data is processed and stored by Google Analytics with privacy controls enabled
• No sensitive information is stored in browser cookies

4. Third-Party Services

This website uses the following third-party services that may collect information:

Google Analytics 4

• Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
• Data Collected: Anonymized user behavior, page views, session duration
• Privacy Settings: IP anonymization is enabled
• Data Retention: Analytics data is retained for 26 months
• Opt-out: You can opt out using Google's opt-out browser add-on

Google Fonts

• Purpose: Website typography and design
• Data Collected: Minimal font loading data
• Privacy: No personal information is shared

Font Awesome (CDN)

• Purpose: Website icons and visual elements
• Data Collected: Standard CDN access logs
• Privacy: No personal information is collected

5. Cookies and Local Storage

Cookies Used

This website uses minimal cookies, primarily for analytics:

• Google Analytics Cookies: _ga, _ga_*, _gid for tracking website usage
• Duration: Analytics cookies expire after 2 years of inactivity
• Purpose: Understanding website performance and user preferences

Local Storage

• Contact Form Data: Temporarily saves your form input to prevent data loss
• User Preferences: May store accessibility or display preferences
• Duration: Cleared when you clear browser data or after extended inactivity

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality and analytics.

6. Your Rights

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information I have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Updates: Update your contact preferences or information at any time

Data Control

• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes

Communication Preferences

• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications at any time
• Frequency: Adjust how often you hear from me
• Method: Choose your preferred communication method

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the information provided in the Contact section below.

7. Data Retention

I retain your information for different periods depending on the type of data:

Contact Information

• Active Inquiries: Retained while actively discussing potential projects
• Completed Projects: Retained for 7 years for business and tax purposes
• Inactive Contacts: Removed after 3 years of no communication

Analytics Data

• Google Analytics: Automatically deleted after 26 months
• Server Logs: Retained for 12 months for security purposes

Early Deletion

You can request earlier deletion of your information at any time by contacting me directly.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or legal requirements. When I make changes:

• The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will be revised
• Significant changes will be communicated via email to existing contacts
• The updated policy will be posted on this website
• Continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy

I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how I protect your information.

9. Contact Information