Privacy Policy

The short version

Swtrz Builds (this site) is a personal portfolio. I don't sell personal data, and I try to collect as little of it as possible. This page explains what's collected automatically, what happens if you email or message me, and how third-party services like Google AdSense may use cookies on this site to show ads.

Information I collect

Automatically collected data: like most websites, this site may log standard technical information when you visit — your browser type, device type, approximate location (from IP address), referring page, and the pages you view. This is typically gathered through hosting logs and, if enabled, analytics tools.

Information you provide directly: if you email me or message me on Instagram through the links on the Contact page, I'll see whatever you choose to send — your email address or Instagram handle, and the contents of your message. This is only used to reply to you.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. This site may use cookies for basic functionality (like remembering your light/dark theme preference) and, where ads are shown, third-party advertising partners may use cookies to serve relevant ads and measure their performance.

Google AdSense

This site may display ads served by Google AdSense. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on a visitor's prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies allows it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet.

Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect data in connection with ad serving on this site. This can include information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, used to measure ad performance and personalize the ads you see.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info/choices.

Managing cookies & opting out

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Doing so may affect how some parts of this site (like theme preference) work, and it won't necessarily stop ads — it just means they may be less relevant.

Useful opt-out links: Google Ads Settings, Network Advertising Initiative, and Digital Advertising Alliance.

Children's privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13, and I don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this site, please contact me and I'll remove it.

Third-party links

This site links out to other sites I've built (like Rate My Username), my Instagram, and my email. Those destinations have their own privacy practices, and this policy doesn't cover them — I'd recommend checking their policies separately.

Data security

I take reasonable steps to keep any information sent to me (like contact emails) secure, but no method of transmission or storage over the internet is 100% secure, so I can't guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated from time to time — for example, as ads or analytics tools are added. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the latest version. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, reach out any time.