Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

This privacy policy explains how this website ("gregoryvladimer.com" or "the Site") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit this website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Analytics Data (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data, including:

IP Address (anonymized) - Your approximate location (country/city level)
Browser and Device Information - Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
Usage Data - Pages visited, time spent on site, referring website
Cookies - Small text files stored on your device to track sessions

1.2 Contact Form Data

If you submit the contact form, we collect:

Your name
Your email address
Message subject and content

This data is processed by Formspree.io and is subject to their privacy policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Analytics - To understand how visitors use the site and improve user experience
Communication - To respond to your inquiries submitted through the contact form
Security - To detect and prevent abuse or fraudulent activity

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 Cookie Consent

We use cookies by default to help us understand how visitors use our site. You can opt out at any time by clicking "Opt Out" on the cookie banner, and you can still access the site normally.

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies - localStorage to remember your cookie consent preference
Analytics Cookies - Google Analytics cookies (enabled by default, opt-out available) to track site usage

3.3 Managing Cookies

You can:

Clear your browser's localStorage to reset your consent choice
Use browser settings to block all cookies
Use browser extensions to block tracking scripts

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. Google may use this data for their own purposes. Learn more at Google's Privacy Policy.

4.2 Formspree

Contact form submissions are processed by Formspree.io. See their privacy policy.

4.3 Google reCAPTCHA

Our contact form uses Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam. This is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

5. Data Retention

Analytics Data - Retained by Google Analytics for 26 months (default)
Contact Form Data - Stored by Formspree according to their retention policy
Consent Preferences - Stored in your browser's localStorage indefinitely until cleared

6. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

Right to Access - Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification - Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure - Request deletion of your data
Right to Restrict Processing - Request limitation of data processing
Right to Data Portability - Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object - Object to processing of your data
Right to Withdraw Consent - Withdraw consent at any time

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where Google and Formspree operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

8. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We use HTTPS encryption for all page requests.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Gregory Vladimer, PhD
Email: [Use the contact form on the homepage]

12. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Our legal basis for processing your personal data:

Legitimate Interests - Analytics to improve site performance and user experience, site security and fraud prevention (you can opt out at any time)
Contract Performance - Responding to contact form inquiries

This privacy policy is designed to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.

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