This Privacy Policy describes how elionavarrete.com ("the Site") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit or interact with the Site. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
This is a static website. We do not collect personal information directly through forms, accounts, or registration. However, certain third-party services used on this Site may collect information automatically:
- Log data: When you visit the Site, our hosting provider (GitHub Pages) may collect standard server log information including your IP address, browser type, referring page, and access timestamps.
- Cookies and tracking technologies: Third-party services on this Site may use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to collect usage data. See sections below for details.
2. Google Analytics & Google Tag Manager
This Site uses Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager) to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics collects information such as:
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
- Device type, operating system, and browser information
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
- Referring website or search terms
This data is collected anonymously and used solely to improve the Site's content and user experience. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3. Google AdSense
This Site may display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing activity.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you may opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting aboutads.info or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
4. Amazon Associates Program
Elio Navarrete is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. When you click an Amazon affiliate link on this Site and make a purchase, Amazon may collect information in accordance with their Privacy Notice.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. This Site uses cookies for:
- Language preference: We store your language selection (English/Spanish) in localStorage to remember your preference across visits.
- Analytics: Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique visitors and throttle request rates.
- Advertising: Google AdSense may use cookies to serve relevant advertisements.
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on this Site.
6. Third-Party Links
This Site contains links to external websites (LinkedIn, GitHub, Amazon, ORCID, and others). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach me through LinkedIn.