Privacy Policy

Who We Are

This site is owned by Shalev Shaul, a freelance Full-Stack Developer. It is a personal portfolio showcasing projects and services, and it provides a way to get in touch directly. This policy explains what data is collected when you visit, how it is used, and what rights you have.

What Data We Collect

• While browsing - anonymised analytics data: pages visited, session duration, device type, and general geographic location (city level only).
• When submitting the contact form - your name, email address, phone number (optional), and the message you write.

Analytics & Session Recording

• Google Analytics 4 (by Alphabet Inc.) - collects anonymised browsing data to understand how visitors use the site. Uses first-party cookies that persist across sessions. Learn more at Google's Privacy Policy.
• Microsoft Clarity (by Microsoft Corporation) - records anonymised session interactions such as mouse movements, clicks, and scroll patterns to help improve usability. No personally identifiable information is captured.

Contact Form & Message Routing

• When you submit the contact form, your data is sent over a secure HTTPS connection to an n8n automation workflow via a webhook.
• The automation forwards your name, email, and message as an email notification and a Telegram message to the site owner.
• Your data is not stored in any persistent database and is not shared with any third parties beyond what is described here. It is used solely to facilitate a response to your enquiry.

Cookies

• Analytics cookies set by Google Analytics 4 for usage measurement.
• Session recording cookies set by Microsoft Clarity for interaction analysis.
• No marketing or advertising cookies are used. You are not tracked across other websites.
• You can decline analytics cookies by not accepting the cookie banner, or by clearing cookies in your browser settings at any time.

Third-Party Services

• Google Analytics 4 - Alphabet Inc., USA
• Microsoft Clarity - Microsoft Corporation, USA
• n8n - automation platform used for message routing (no persistent storage)
• Vercel - site hosting and edge delivery network
• Each of these services operates under its own privacy policy.

Your Rights

• Right to access - you can request a copy of any personal data submitted through the contact form.
• Right to deletion - you can request deletion of any data you have previously submitted.
• Right to opt out - you can disable analytics cookies by declining the banner or adjusting your browser settings.
• To exercise any of these rights, contact: shalevshaul1@gmail.com

Data Security

All data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections. No sensitive personal data is collected - no financial information, health data, or government identification. Data is never sold or rented to any third party.

Contact

For any questions about this privacy policy, reach out at: shalevshaul1@gmail.com