Thank you for visiting my portfolio website www.hoolahan.co.uk. Your privacy matters to me.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information I collect when you visit this site, why I collect it, how I use it, and your rights regarding that information. I aim to be transparent and collect only what is necessary to showcase my work and stay in touch with potential collaborators.
1. Information I Collect
Information you voluntarily provide
- When you send a message via the contact form: your name, email address, and any details you include in the message.
- If you subscribe to a newsletter (if offered): your email address and optionally your name.
Information collected automatically
- Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring page, pages visited, time and date of visit, and approximate location (derived from IP).
- Usage data via cookies and similar technologies (more on this below).I do **not** collect sensitive personal information (e.g. racial/ethnic origin, political opinions, health data, etc.), payment details, or anything unrelated to running this simple portfolio site.
2. How I Use Your Information
I use the information I collect only for the following limited purposes:- To respond to your messages and inquiries
- To send occasional updates or portfolio news (only if you explicitly subscribe)
- To understand how visitors use the site and improve the experience (via anonymized analytics)
- To protect the site from abuse or security issues
- To comply with legal obligations if required, I do **not** sell your personal information to third parties, nor do I use it for marketing unrelated to this portfolio.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This site uses minimal cookies and tracking:-
Essential / functional cookies - needed for the site to work properly (e.g. remembering form inputs briefly).
Analytics cookies - I use [Google Analytics / Plausible / Fathom / other privacy-focused tool] to understand site traffic in aggregate form. These may track pages viewed and general behavior without personally identifying you in most cases.
Third-party embeds - If I embed content (e.g. Vimeo/YouTube videos, Twitter/X posts, Calendly), those providers may set their own cookies. Check their privacy policies for details.You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect how the site functions.
4. Sharing Your Information
With service providers I use (e.g. email service like Resend/Mailchimp, form backend like Formspark/Formspree, hosting/analytics providers) under strict confidentiality agreements
- If required by law, court order, or valid government request
- To protect my rights, safety, or property (or that of visitors)No advertising networks, data brokers, or unrelated third parties receive your data from this site.
5. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely on servers located in the US & Canada. I use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Contact form messages and newsletter subscriptions are typically kept only as long as needed to respond or until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is usually retained for [12–26 months] in aggregated form.
6. Your RightsDepending on where you live, you may have rights under data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, etc.) including:- Access to the personal data I hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restriction or objection to processing
- Data portability (where applicable)
7. International Transfers
If you're visiting from outside of Canada, your data may be transferred to and processed in [your country / server location]. I only work with reputable providers that offer adequate safeguards.
