Privacy Policy

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

We collect limited, aggregate information about how the Site is used. This includes:

• Basic technical data such as browser type, device type, referring URLs, and performance metrics.
• Page or content identifiers (e.g., /experience or outbound link categories).
• General device platform type (e.g., web, iOS, Android, desktop).
• Referrer categories (e.g., search, direct, social, other).
• Country derived from geolocation (stored as ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codes; unknowns are recorded as ZZ).
• Privacy-preserving engagement metrics, such as time on page, scroll depth, theme mode (light, dark, system), viewport size ranges, feature usage, and error types.

Important: We do not collect or store IP addresses, persistent identifiers, or any data that could reasonably be used to identify an individual visitor. We do not use cookies for analytics or tracking and only employ a strictly necessary functional cookie (the theme preference) as described in Section 2. All analytics are aggregated and non-identifiable.

2. Cookies and Local Storage

The Site uses client-side storage in a limited and transparent manner:

A. 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) and SameSite=Lax. Considered strictly necessary for user experience.

B. Local Storage

• The Site may mirror your theme preference in localStorage to prevent visual inconsistencies during load.
• No identifiers or behavioral data are stored.

C. No Advertising or Tracking Cookies

• We do not use marketing, retargeting, or cross-site tracking mechanisms.
• No third-party widgets (e.g., “like” or “share” buttons) are used that set external cookies.

3. How We Use Information

• 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, rent, or trade personal information.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

• Site operations and security: Legitimate interests (maintaining a functional and secure website).
• Direct communications: Consent (you choose to initiate contact).
• Compliance with law: Legal obligation (responding to lawful requests).

5. Sharing and Transfers

We share limited data with service providers that support Site operations (e.g., Vercel for hosting and analytics). These providers may process data in the United States or other jurisdictions. Where applicable, we rely on appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses. We may also disclose information to comply with legal obligations or to protect rights and safety.

6. Data Retention

• Messages and correspondence: Retained as long as reasonably necessary to respond and for limited recordkeeping, then securely deleted or archived.
• Analytics data: Retained for operational purposes, generally no longer than 24 months. Non-identifiable summaries may be retained thereafter.

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 and Logos

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 under applicable data-protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). These may include rights to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Withdraw consent to communications you previously requested.
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• Lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.

California residents: We do not “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA, nor do we use sensitive personal information for the purpose of inferring characteristics.

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: [email protected]
• For general compliance inquiries: [email protected]

If required by applicable law, additional contact details (such as a mailing address or designated representative) will be provided upon request.