This website is operated by JamesRBRTS, LLC ("the Company," "we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy ("Policy") applies solely to jamesrbrts.com and its subdomains (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you. By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide
- If you contact us by email or through other channels, we will receive the information you choose to share (e.g., your name, email address, and the content of your message).
- The Site also displays a WeChat QR code. Scanning this code is a user-initiated action. Any information you share via WeChat is governed by your WeChat privacy settings; we only receive information if you initiate contact.
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you access the Site, certain information is collected automatically through standard web technologies and analytics tools, including:
- Device and browser characteristics (e.g., device type, operating system, browser).
- Page and content identifiers (URLs, navigation paths).
- Interaction and engagement patterns.
- Session duration and usage trends.
- Performance metrics and error diagnostics.
- Approximate geographic location (country or region level).
- Referrer categories (e.g., direct, search, social).
C. Analytics and Usability Tools (Microsoft Clarity)
The Site uses Microsoft Clarity, a behavioral analytics and usability service provided by Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Clarity is used to perform interaction capture and visualization in order to better understand how visitors engage with the Site and to improve usability, performance, and design.
Key points:
- Data is used solely for internal analysis and site improvement.
- We do not use this data for advertising, marketing, or user profiling.
- Microsoft processes this data on our behalf as a service provider / data processor, subject to its own privacy and security commitments.
2. Cookies and Similar Technologies
A. Analytics Cookies
The Site uses analytics cookies and similar identifiers, including those set by Microsoft Clarity, to enable usability analysis and aggregated reporting. These technologies may:
- Recognize returning browsers.
- Associate interactions within and across sessions.
- Support diagnostic and performance insights.
B. Functional Cookie
Name: theme
- Purpose: Preserves your chosen display preference (light, dark, or system) across visits.
- Values:
light,dark,system - Retention: Up to 12 months.
- Notes: Marked
Secure(when served over HTTPS) andSameSite=Lax. Considered strictly necessary for user experience.
C. Authentication & Security Cookies
- If you access a restricted/admin environment, we may set strictly necessary authentication and security cookies to manage sign-in and protect the site.
D. No Advertising Cookies
- We do not use advertising cookies.
- We do not use retargeting pixels.
- We do not use cross-site marketing identifiers.
3. How We Use Information
We process collected information to:
- Operate, secure, and improve the Site’s performance and reliability.
- Respond to inquiries you send us.
- Measure aggregated usage trends and feature adoption across devices and regions.
- Facilitate optional connections through external platforms you choose to use (e.g., WeChat, LinkedIn, GitHub).
We do not sell or rent personal information.
4. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA / UK)
For individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom:
- Legitimate interests: operating, securing, and improving the Site.
- Legal obligation: compliance with lawful requests.
5. Sharing and Transfers
We share limited data with service providers that support Site operations, including:
- Microsoft Azure (hosting and infrastructure).
- Microsoft Clarity (analytics and usability).
These providers may process data in the United States or other jurisdictions. Where applicable, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
6. Data Retention
- Analytics and usability data: retained according to service configuration, generally no longer than 24 months.
- Communications: retained as long as reasonably necessary, then deleted or archived.
- Security and operational logs: retained per provider defaults and security requirements.
7. Security
We employ appropriate technical and organizational safeguards (including HTTPS and access controls) to protect collected information. However, no method of transmission or storage is fully secure. Use of the Site is at your own risk.
8. Third-Party Links
This Site contains links to external platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, X, Instagram, GitHub, Hugging Face, Substack). Your use of these platforms is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information, or to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
California residents:
- We do not “sell” personal information.
- We do not use personal information for targeted advertising.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age (or the minimum age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Relationship to Terms of Use
This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and forms part of our Terms of Use. By using our Site, you agree not only to this Privacy Policy but also to our Terms of Use, which govern your overall use of the Site, including intellectual property, limitations of liability, and other important provisions.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
JamesRBRTS, LLC
- For privacy inquiries: privacy@jamesrbrts.com
- For general compliance inquiries: corporate@jamesrbrts.com
If required by applicable law, additional contact details (such as a mailing address or designated representative) will be provided upon request.