Introduction
Welcome to Aaron A. Perez Portfolio("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://aaronaperez.dev.
Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you use our contact form or communicate with us, we may collect:
- Name and email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Company or organization name
- Project details and message content
- Budget and timeline preferences
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website or source
- Date and time of visits
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and communicate about potential projects
- To provide and maintain our website functionality
- To analyze website usage and improve user experience
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
- To comply with legal obligations
- To send occasional updates about services (only with your consent)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These may include:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (e.g., dark mode)
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate our website (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services)
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Regular security assessments
- Limited access to personal data
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Objection: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., GitHub, LinkedIn). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
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 believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Aaron A. Perez
Email: aaronperezdev@gmail.com
Location: Stockton, California