Privacy Policy
**Effective Date:** November 12, 2025
**Website Owner:** Jonathan "JP" Branski
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect any information gathered while you visit `jpbranski.com`.
1. Information We Collect
As a personal website with no user accounts, sign-up forms, or comment sections, we **do not directly collect or store** personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, email address, or phone number.
A. Automatically Collected Data (Usage Data)
We use third-party services that automatically collect technical and usage data when you visit the site. This data is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies:
| Type of Data | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Usage Data | To analyze site traffic, understand popular content, and improve site performance. | Google Analytics |
| Device Data | IP address (anonymized), browser type, operating system, and screen resolution. | Google Analytics |
B. Cookies
Our site uses cookies to enable the function of Google Analytics. Cookies are small text files placed on your device for non-essential purposes related to analytics.
- You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.
- Our Next.js framework may use essential cookies for performance and security purposes that are necessary for the site to function correctly.
2. Use of Collected Information
We use the collected Usage Data exclusively for the following purposes:
- To Monitor and Analyze Usage.
- To Maintain and Improve the Site.
3. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
A. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to measure traffic and engagement. We have configured Google Analytics to **anonymize IP addresses** where possible.
**Opt-Out:** You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the official Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on for your web browser.
B. Affiliate Links Disclosure
This website contains **affiliate links**. When you click on one of these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission.
**Data Implications:** These affiliate programs may use cookies to track whether you made a purchase after clicking a link from our site. This tracking is handled by the third-party affiliate network and is subject to their privacy policies. We do not receive any of your personally identifiable information from the affiliate network, only confirmation of the sale and the resulting commission.
4. No Data Forms, No Direct Collection
Since this site does not contain contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, comment sections, or e-commerce features, we do not store, process, or sell any information you might typically input on a website.
5. Security
We utilize technical and organizational measures (such as using HTTPS/SSL) to protect the site itself, but as we do not store any PII, the data security risk is minimal.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding the data collected by Google Analytics. Since the data is anonymized and processed by Google, please refer to Google's privacy policy and tools for exercising these rights.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the **"Effective Date"** at the top.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
dev@jpbranski.com