Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 1, 2024

Welcome to Lawrence Winnerman's personal portfolio website (the "Site"). Your privacy is important, and this policy explains how your information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with this Site.

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 1. Information Collected

1.1 Personal Information You Provide
If you choose to contact me through a form or email, you may provide personal information such as:  
- Your name  
- Email address  
- Other details relevant to your inquiry  

1.2  Automatically Collected Information 
When you visit the Site, the following non-identifiable information may be collected automatically:  
- Browser type and version  
- Operating system  
- IP address  
- Pages viewed and time spent on the Site  

This data is collected via cookies and similar technologies to improve the functionality of the Site.

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 2. How Your Information Is Used

I may use the information collected for the following purposes:  
- Responding to your inquiries or messages  
- Improving the Site's performance and content  
- Monitoring traffic and usage patterns to better understand visitor needs  

Your information will **never** be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

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 3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site may use cookies to:  
- Enhance user experience  
- Analyze traffic data  

You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may impact certain features of the Site.

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 4. Third-Party Services

The Site may use third-party tools or services (e.g., analytics) that collect information as part of their operation. These services are governed by their own privacy policies.

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 5. Data Retention

I will retain your personal information only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiries or as required by applicable laws.

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 6. Your Rights

As a visitor from the United States or other jurisdictions, you have rights regarding your personal data, including:  
- The right to access and correct your personal data  
- The right to request deletion of your personal data  

To exercise these rights, please contact me at [Your Email Address].

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 7. Data Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security. Please do not send sensitive or confidential data through this Site.

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 8. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. 

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 9. Changes to This Policy

I reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

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 10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this policy or your personal data, please use the contact form on available on this site.