Effective Date: August 6, 2026
This is a personal, non-commercial website operated by Alexander Richard. Your privacy is important, and this notice explains how data is handled on this site.
1. Information Automatically Collected
Server Logs
Like most standard web servers, hosting servers automatically log basic technical information when you access pages. This may include:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and operating system
- Date, time, and requested pages
This data is used solely for system administration, site security, and troubleshooting.
Essential Cookies (Consent Management)
This website uses essential session and preference cookies required for technical site function. Specifically, we use a consent management tool to manage cookie preferences. This tool sets a strictly necessary cookie to remember your selection regarding non-essential cookies.
Analytics (Google Analytics)
With your consent, this website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies—small text files stored on your device—to help analyze how visitors use the site.
Google Analytics scripts are loaded only if you consent via our cookie notification banner.
The information generated by the cookie (including your browser specifications and IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google. This data is used to compile aggregate reports on website traffic and page performance.
- You can manage or revoke your consent at any time using the cookie preference controls on this site.
- You can learn more about how Google processes data by visiting Google's Partner Privacy Policy.
- You can also opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google Signals & Advertising Features
We have activated Google Signals as part of Google Analytics. Google Signals collects visitation information and associates it with Google account information of signed-in users who have consented to Ads Personalization.
This information may include user location, search history, YouTube history, and data from sites that partner with Google. It is used to provide aggregated, anonymized insights into cross-device behavior, demographics, and user interests.
Visitors can control or opt out of these features through:
- Google's My Activity Settings
- Google's Ads Personalization Settings
- The Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
2. Information You Choose to Provide
This site does not collect personal names, email addresses, payment details, or form submissions unless you choose to contact me directly via external email.
3. External Links
This site may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external sites.
4. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, you can contact Alexander Richard at admin@alex-richard.ca.