Privacy Policy

1.  Introduction

Naturally, the privacy of my visitors is of extreme importance to me. This privacy policy document outlines the types of personal information received and collected by my website (jacobriggs.io) and how that information is used. By visiting this website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. The legal basis for processing your data is either the performance of a contract, legitimate interest, or your explicit consent, as applicable.

2.  Information Collected

Like many other websites, my website makes use of log files. The information inside those log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamps, referring/exit pages. My website also collects certain information to analyse click trends, administer the site, track user movements, and gather demographic information. IP addresses, and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.

3.  Information Use

I use cookies to store information about visitor preferences, record user-specific information on which pages the user accesses or visits, and customise my webpage content based on visitor browsers and other information that the visitor sends via their browser.

If you wish to disable cookies, you may do so through your individual browser options.

4.  Payments

My website contains a form (jacobriggs.io/pay) which connects to various payment provider gateways to securely process payments. My website only collects and stores the essential data necessary (such as IP and user submitted email address) to process, log, and issue payment confirmation receipts. The third-party payment providers are responsible for securely handling your payment information. For details, please refer to their respective privacy policies, accessible via the payment interface during checkout.

5.  File Downloads

My website contains a form (jacobriggs.io/cv) which collects and stores user submitted email addresses to track file download activity. This file is embedded with a unique watermark signature which may be used in conjunction with any user supplied email address to help investigate and identify the source of unauthorised sharing or leaks. The lawful basis for this processing is legitimate interest in protecting intellectual property. This data is reviewed every 12 months to determine if it remains necessary to fulfill its purpose and is securely deleted if no longer required.

6.  Data Retention

All collected personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of collection or as required by law. After this period, data will be deleted securely.

Specific retention periods include:

• Log files and cookies, which are retained for a maximum of 12 months.
• Payment and download activity records, which are retained as required for financial or legal compliance.

7.  Your GDPR Rights

In compliance with GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data held about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request a restriction on the processing of your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service or provider.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where it has been previously provided.

To exercise any of these rights in relation to this policy, please contact me.

8.  Updates

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in data handling practices or legal requirements. Visitors are encouraged to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how their data is protected.