Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Parker Hurst (“I”, “me”, or “my”) collects, uses, and protects information obtained from visitors to phurst.org (“the Site”). This Site serves as my personal portfolio and blog.
Last updated: April 15, 2025
Information I Collect
Personal Information
I may collect the following personal information when you voluntarily provide it:
- Name and email address (when contacting me through a contact form)
- Comments on blog posts (if commenting functionality is enabled)
- Your message content when you reach out via contact forms
Analytics and Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, certain information may be automatically collected, including:
- Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and device information
- Usage data such as pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring sites
- Cookies and similar technologies (see the Cookies section below)
I use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data to help improve the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to gather this information.
How I Use Your Information
I use the information I collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries or messages
- To improve my Site and content
- To analyze usage patterns and visitor preferences
- To provide and maintain the Site’s functionality
- To communicate with you about relevant topics or updates when you’ve opted in
I will never sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies
This Site uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device. They help make the Site work better and provide information about how the Site is used.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
Third-Party Services
This Site uses third-party services that may collect information:
- Google Analytics (for site usage statistics)
- Hosting providers (to serve the website)
- Social media platforms (if you use share buttons or embedded content)
Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing how they handle user data.
Data Security
I implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access your personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your information
- The right to object to or restrict processing of your information
To exercise these rights, please contact me using the information below.
Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under 13 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe I have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact me to have it removed.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify users of any significant changes by posting a notice on the Site or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of the Site after changes to the Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at parker@phurst.org.