1. Information We Collect
This privacy policy describes how Frowtchie ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our personal portfolio website.
Automatically Collected Information
- Analytics Data: With your consent, we collect anonymized usage statistics including:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Which projects you interact with
- General geographic location (country/region)
- Device type and browser information
- Referral sources (how you found our site)
- Technical Data: Server logs may contain IP addresses, browser type, and access times for security purposes
Information You Provide
- Contact Information: If you contact us via email, we collect the information you provide in your message
- Cookie Preferences: Your choices regarding cookie consent are stored locally in your browser
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Website Analytics: To understand which projects are popular and how visitors navigate our site
- Site Improvement: To identify technical issues and improve user experience
- Security: To protect against spam, abuse, and security threats
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries if you contact us
We do NOT:
- Sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes
- Track you across other websites
- Collect sensitive personal information
- Use your data for advertising or profiling
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. See our Cookie Policy for detailed information.
Types of Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Used with your consent to understand site usage (Google Analytics)
Your Cookie Choices
You can:
- Accept or decline cookies through our consent banner
- Customize your preferences in the cookie settings
- Change your browser settings to block cookies
- Delete existing cookies from your browser
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share anonymized data with the following third parties:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring (with IP anonymization enabled)
- Hosting Provider: Technical data necessary for website operation and security
We do not share personal information except:
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- With your explicit consent
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- HTTPS: All data transmission is encrypted
- Minimal Collection: We only collect data necessary for site operation
- Anonymization: Personal identifiers are anonymized in analytics
- Secure Storage: Data is stored securely with industry-standard protections
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your information:
- Access: Request information about data we have collected
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for analytics tracking at any time
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us at marouane@frowtch.com.
7. International Data Transfers
Our website is hosted and operated from the United States. If you are visiting from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US where our servers are located.
8. 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 we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information promptly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify users of material changes through our website
- Obtain new consent where required by law
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.