INFORMATION I COLLECT

 

Personal Information You Provide

When you use certain features of this Site, you may voluntarily provide personal information, including:

 

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide through contact forms or email communications

• Professional Information: Company name, job title, industry, or other business-related information you choose to share

• Communication Content: Messages, inquiries, project details, or other information you include when contacting me

• Resume/CV Information: If you send your professional information for collaboration or employment opportunities

 

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit this Site, certain information is automatically collected through cookies and similar technologies:

 

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, links clicked, navigation paths

• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (city/region level, not precise location)

• Analytics Data: Information collected through Google Analytics and similar services about how you interact with the Site

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze Site usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may limit certain Site functionality.

 

Types of cookies used:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly

• Analytics Cookies: Help me understand how visitors use the Site (Google Analytics)

• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices

 

For more information about managing cookies, please refer to your browser's help documentation.

 

HOW I USE YOUR INFORMATION

 

I use the collected information for the following purposes:

 

Communication and Service Delivery

• Responding to your inquiries, questions, and requests

• Discussing potential projects, collaborations, or employment opportunities

• Providing information about my services and expertise

• Maintaining ongoing professional relationships

 

Site Improvement and Analytics

• Analyzing Site usage patterns and visitor behavior

• Improving Site functionality, content, and user experience

• Identifying technical issues and optimizing Site performance

• Understanding which content and services are most valuable to visitors

 

Legal and Security Purposes

• Complying with legal obligations and responding to legal requests

• Protecting my rights, property, and safety, and those of visitors

• Preventing fraud, security breaches, and other harmful activities

• Enforcing my Terms of Service and other policies

 

Marketing Communications (with consent)

• Sending occasional updates about my services, projects, or professional insights

• Sharing relevant industry information or thought leadership content

• You may opt out of marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link provided

 

HOW I SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

 

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. I may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

 

Service Providers

I may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating this Site and delivering services, including:

• Web hosting providers

• Email service providers

• Analytics platforms (Google Analytics)

• Content delivery networks

 

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it to provide services on my behalf.

 

Legal Requirements

I may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders, legal proceedings)

• Governmental or regulatory requests

• Protection of legal rights, property, or safety

• Investigation of potential violations of law or policy

 

Business Transfers

If I am involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or similar business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such change and your information will continue to be protected under this Privacy Policy.

 

With Your Consent

I may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

 

DATA RETENTION

 

I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

 

• Contact form submissions and communications: Retained for up to 3 years unless an ongoing professional relationship exists

• Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics' data retention settings (typically 26 months)

• Email communications: Retained as long as necessary for the purpose of the communication

• Marketing communications: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion

 

When personal information is no longer needed, I will securely delete or anonymize it.

 

YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

 

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

 

Right to Access

You have the right to request access to the personal information I hold about you.

 

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

 

Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

 

Right to Restriction

You have the right to request restriction of processing your personal information in certain circumstances.

 

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

 

Right to Object

You have the right to object to processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes or based on legitimate interests.

 

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

 

Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the information provided in the "Contact Information" section below. I will respond to your request within 30 days.

 

SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS BY JURISDICTION

 

For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

 

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold

• Right to delete personal information (subject to certain exceptions)

• Right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information (Note: I do not sell personal information)

• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

• Right to correct inaccurate personal information

• Right to limit use of sensitive personal information

 

Categories of personal information collected: Identifiers (name, email, IP address), commercial information (inquiries about services), internet activity (browsing behavior), and professional information.

 

Business purpose for collection: As described in the "How I Use Your Information" section above.

 

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact me at the email address provided below.

 

For European Union and UK Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, I process your personal information based on the following legal bases:

 

• Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities

• Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for my legitimate business interests (e.g., Site improvement, security)

• Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements

• Performance of Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill contractual obligations

 

You have the rights described in the "Your Privacy Rights" section above. To exercise these rights or for questions about GDPR compliance, please contact me using the information below.

 

For Other Jurisdictions

I comply with applicable privacy laws in all jurisdictions. If you have questions about how your local privacy laws apply, please contact me.

 

DATA SECURITY

 

I implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

 

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission

• Secure hosting with reputable service providers

• Access controls and authentication requirements

• Regular security assessments and updates

• Data minimization practices (collecting only necessary information)

 

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your personal information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND LINKS

 

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not operated by me. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

 

Third-party services used on this Site include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage statistics. View Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy

• Web hosting providers: For Site infrastructure and delivery

• Email service providers: For communication purposes

 

These third parties have their own privacy policies and I have no responsibility or liability for their content or activities.

 

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

 

This Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to me, please contact me immediately so I can delete such information.

 

INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

 

If you are accessing this Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where I or my service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

 

By using this Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules than your country. I will take appropriate steps to ensure your information receives an adequate level of protection.

 

DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

 

Some web browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals, and this Site does not respond to DNT signals at this time.

 

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

 

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When I make changes, I will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

 

For material changes that significantly affect your privacy rights, I will provide prominent notice on the Site or through other means (such as email notification if I have your contact information). Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

 

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

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

 

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please contact me at:

 

LocalOS

Email: info@local-os.online

Website: https://local-os.online/

 

For privacy-related inquiries specifically, please use the subject line "Privacy Inquiry" to ensure prompt attention.

 

CONSENT

 

By using this Site, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use this Site.

 

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This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with major privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA, and other applicable laws. However, this policy should not be considered legal advice. For specific legal questions, please consult with a qualified attorney familiar with privacy law in your jurisdiction.