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Privacy Policy

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Je Sian Keith Herman
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Je Sian Keith Herman
INTJ Chemical Engineer that likes iced tea, iced coffee, and ice cream in no particular order.
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This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and process your data on this website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency.

Data We Collect
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General Browsing
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We do not collect personal information when you browse the site. However, we may collect the following non-personal data:

  • IP address and browser type.
  • Referrer information: the website you visited before arriving at ours.
  • Browsing activity: pages accessed, duration spent on the site, and the site you visit upon leaving.
  • Device information: type of device, operating system version, and screen size.

Comments
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Comments and reactions submitted via Bluesky are collected by Bluesky, not this website, to facilitate the comment service.

Analytics
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For improving our website, we collect non-personal analytics data through a self-hosted instance of Umami Analytics, which includes:

  • Referrer: the source that led you to our site.
  • Requested URL: the specific page visited.
  • User-Agent: your browser and operating system details (e.g., “Chrome 118, Windows 10”).
  • Country: determined via IP address.
  • Language: your browser’s default language.
  • Screen size: device screen dimensions.
  • Access time: timestamp of your visit.
  • Browsing session: a temporary identifier combining your IP address, browser data, and a random number to recognize sessions. This identifier is automatically deleted after 8 hours.

We do not track unique visitors across sessions or gather data on your activities after leaving the site.

Information You Provide
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We collect information you share through:

  • Contact forms.
  • Email correspondence.
  • Online feedback tools (e.g., Google Forms, Typeform, GitHub).

How We Collect Your Data
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  1. Directly Provided:
    Data shared through contact forms, email, or feedback submissions.

  2. Comments:
    Collected and managed by Bluesky.

  3. Analytics:
    Non-personal data is collected through Umami Analytics, hosted on Fly.io servers located in Los Angeles, California, USA.

How We Use Your Data
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We use the data collected to:

  • Display your comments (managed by Bluesky).
  • Improve website performance and content based on anonymized statistics.
  • Respond to queries or requests submitted via forms or emails.
  • Protect the website, its owner, and users against misuse.

We do not use the data for advertising, profiling, or any other unrelated purposes.

Data Sharing
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We may share information in the following circumstances:

  1. Legal Requirements:
    To comply with legal obligations, such as court orders or subpoenas.

  2. Business Partners:
    If a third party sponsors content or operates an affiliate program, limited data may be shared, as described in their respective privacy policies.

We do not sell your data.

Data Storage
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  • Analytics Data: Stored on Fly.io servers in the United States.
  • Comments: Managed and stored by Bluesky, as per their privacy policy and FAQ.

Data Retention
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  • Aggregated and anonymized statistics are stored indefinitely for performance tracking.
  • Data provided through comments or forms is retained indefinitely unless deletion is requested.

Your Data Rights
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You have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Amend: Request corrections to your data.
  • Object: Opt-out of data collection where applicable.
  • Limit Processing: Restrict how your data is processed.
  • Delete: Request the deletion of your data.
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke permissions granted for data use.

To exercise these rights, contact us via email icon using the button at the bottom of this page. Requests will be addressed within 30 days.

Cookies
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We do not use cookies on this site.

Third-Party Links #

This site contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies when visiting external links.

Changes to This Policy
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We regularly update this privacy policy. The latest update date and history are displayed at the top of this page.

Contact Information
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For inquiries, concerns, or requests related to your data or this policy, contact us via email using the button at the bottom of this page.

Jurisdiction
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This policy is governed by the laws of the Philippines, including the Data Privacy Act of 2012. Any disputes are subject to Philippine jurisdiction.

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