Privacy Policy

Introduction

This privacy policy describes how Carter LaSalle ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit my portfolio website at carterlasalle.com (the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Service.

Information Collection

I collect information that you voluntarily provide when using the Service, including:

• Contact Information: When you use the contact form, I collect your name, email address, and message content. This information is processed through Resend and delivered to my email address.
• Usage Data: The Service uses Vercel Analytics to collect anonymous usage data including page views, referrers, and browser information. This data does not personally identify you.
• Fingerprint Data: The fingerprint feature collects device and browser information for educational purposes only. This data is not stored or transmitted off your device.

Information Use

I use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and messages submitted through the contact form
• To analyze and improve the Service's functionality and user experience
• To detect and prevent abuse, spam, and unauthorized access
• To comply with legal obligations and protect my rights

Data Storage and Security

Your information is stored securely on Vercel's infrastructure. I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Contact form submissions are processed through Resend, a third-party email service. Resend's privacy policy governs their handling of your data during transmission.

Third-Party Services

The Service uses the following third-party services:

• Vercel: Hosting and analytics (privacy policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy)
• Resend: Email delivery for contact form submissions (privacy policy: resend.com/legal/privacy-policy)

Cookies

The Service does not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. Vercel Analytics may use essential cookies for functionality, but these do not track your browsing activity across other websites.

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to one year to facilitate follow-up communication. Anonymous analytics data is retained in aggregate form for Service improvement purposes.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information I hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to processing of your personal information
• Request restriction of processing your personal information
• Request data portability of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at carterlasalle@gmail.com.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If I become aware that I have collected personal information from a child under 13, I will take steps to delete that information.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact me at:

• Email: carterlasalle@gmail.com
• Contact form: carterlasalle.com/#contact
• GitHub: github.com/carterlasalle