Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Overview

This website is a personal portfolio site operated by Richy Ryan. I respect your privacy and am committed to being transparent about what data, if any, is collected when you visit this site.

What Data We Collect

Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They include session cookies for authentication (if you log in) and your cookie consent preference stored in localStorage. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics (Optional — Requires Consent)

If you accept cookies, we may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors use this site (pages visited, time on site). This data is aggregated and anonymous — no personal information is tracked. If you decline, no analytics data is collected.

Newsletter Subscription (Voluntary)

If you choose to subscribe to the newsletter, your email address is stored securely in our database for the sole purpose of sending you project updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by contacting [email protected].

What We Do NOT Do

  • ✗We do not sell your data to third parties
  • ✗We do not use advertising trackers or retargeting pixels
  • ✗We do not share personal information with marketing companies
  • ✗We do not use fingerprinting or cross-site tracking

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • • Access any personal data we hold about you
  • • Request deletion of your data (email subscription)
  • • Withdraw cookie consent at any time (clear your browser cookies)
  • • Contact us with any privacy concerns

Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact: [email protected]