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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 22, 2025

This Privacy Policy applies to the personal portfolio website of Samwel Karanja, a Full-Stack Web Developer based in Nairobi, Kenya. This site is used to showcase projects, skills, and to receive freelance or collaboration inquiries.

1. Introduction

Welcome to the personal portfolio website of Samwel Karanja ("I", "me", or "my"). This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect any information you provide when you visit this website (samwelkaranja.dev or any related domain) or contact me through the contact form.

I am committed to protecting your privacy. Please read this policy carefully to understand how your information is handled.

2. Information I Collect

When you use the contact form on this website, I may collect the following personal information:

•Full Name – to address you personally in my response.

•Email Address – to reply to your inquiry.

•Message Content – the details of your project, question, or comment.

I do not collect payment information, passwords, or any sensitive personal data. I do not use tracking pixels, third-party advertising trackers, or build behavioral profiles of visitors.

3. How I Use Your Information

The information you submit through the contact form is used solely to:

•Respond to your inquiry or project proposal.

•Discuss potential collaboration or freelance opportunities.

•Follow up on previous conversations you initiated.

I will never use your contact details for unsolicited marketing, cold outreach unrelated to your message, or sell/rent your information to any third party.

4. Data Storage & Security

Messages submitted through the contact form are delivered directly to my personal email inbox ([email protected]) and are not stored in a separate database on this website.

I take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies & Analytics

This website may use minimal, privacy-respecting analytics (such as Vercel Analytics) to understand general traffic patterns — for example, how many people visit the site and which sections are most popular. This data is anonymized and aggregated; it cannot be used to identify you personally.

I do not use advertising cookies, cross-site tracking cookies, or third-party marketing trackers.

6. Third-Party Links

My portfolio includes links to third-party platforms such as GitHub, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter (X), and Dribbble. Once you leave my website, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Project demos may also link to live client websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

•Access – Request a copy of any personal data I hold about you.

•Correction – Ask me to correct any inaccurate information.

•Deletion – Request that I delete your personal data from my records.

•Withdrawal – Withdraw consent for me to contact you at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please email me at [email protected]. I will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this site, please contact me immediately and I will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in my practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

Samwel Karanja

Email: [email protected]

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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