Privacy Policy

Welcome to jasonmacht.com ("Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how Jason Macht ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this Website.

I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting any information that may be collected through this Website. This policy applies to all visitors and users of jasonmacht.com.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
• Technical Data: IP address (anonymized where possible), referring website, and access times
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/region level only)

Information You Provide Voluntarily

This Website does not have contact forms or user registration. However, if you choose to contact me via email or through linked social media platforms, you voluntarily provide information such as:

• Your name and email address
• Any information included in your message
• Professional information shared via LinkedIn or other platforms

The information collected is used for the following purposes:

• Analytics: To understand how visitors use the Website and improve its content and functionality
• Performance: To monitor and analyze website performance and user experience
• Communication: To respond to inquiries if you contact me directly
• Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity or abuse

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

This Website uses the following tracking technologies:

Google Tag Manager & Google Analytics

I use Google Tag Manager to manage analytics and tracking scripts. This may include Google Analytics, which collects anonymous data about website usage. Google's privacy policy can be found at policies.google.com/privacy.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites you visit.

This Website may contain links to third-party websites and services. These include:

• LinkedIn: For professional networking and contact
• GitHub: For code repositories and projects
• Twitter/X: For social media engagement
• Vercel: For website hosting and deployment

These third-party services have their own privacy policies that govern how they collect and use your information. I encourage you to review their policies before using their services.

Analytics data is retained according to the default retention periods of the analytics platforms used (typically 14-26 months for Google Analytics). Server logs and technical data may be retained for security and operational purposes.

If you contact me directly, I will retain your communication for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and maintain records of our correspondence.

I take reasonable measures to protect information collected through this Website. The site is served over HTTPS, ensuring encrypted communication between your browser and the server. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

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

• Access: Request information about the data I hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt-out: Opt out of analytics tracking using browser settings or Google's opt-out tool

For California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, California residents have additional rights regarding their personal information, including the right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used, and the right to request deletion of personal information.

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

This Website is not directed at children under the age of 16. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe I have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact me immediately so I can delete it.

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. When changes are made, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

For information about how your use of this Website is governed, please also review our Terms of Service.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact me at:

Email: jason@jasonmacht.com