Privacy policy.

Effective Date: 05/09/2026

This Privacy Policy describes how personal information may be collected, used, and disclosed in connection with the use of this website (the “Site”), which is operated as a personal portfolio for informational and professional presentation purposes.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information Collection

This Site does not intentionally collect personally identifiable information from users unless it is voluntarily provided.

However, certain non-personal information may be collected automatically through standard web technologies, including but not limited to:

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Device type

  • IP address (which may be anonymized depending on services used)

  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs

This information may be collected through third-party analytics services used to monitor and improve Site performance.

2. Contact Forms / Emails

If you choose to contact me via email or a contact form, I may receive your name, email address, and any message you choose to send. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and understand usage patterns.

Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain functionalities of the Site.

4. Third-Party Services

This Site may utilize third-party services, including but not limited to:

  • Web analytics providers

  • Hosting platforms

  • Embedded content providers (e.g., video or social media integrations)

These third-party services may collect and process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. The Site owner does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties.

5. Use of Information

Any information collected through this Site is used solely for the following purposes:

  • Operating and maintaining the Site

  • Analyzing website performance and usage trends

  • Responding to communications initiated by users

  • Improving content and user experience

Personal information is not sold, rented, or commercially distributed to third parties.

6. Data Retention

Information voluntarily provided through direct communication will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are implemented to protect information collected through this Site. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is fully secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

8. External Links

This Site may contain links to external websites. The Site owner is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites and encourages users to review their respective privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated or revised at any time. Updates will be reflected on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Nicole Y. Ruby
nyrubyje@gmail.com