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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11/20/2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Luke Hertzler ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit my portfolio website (the "Service").

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information Collection

I may collect the following types of information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and message content when you submit a contact form
  • Usage Data: Information about how you access and use the website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy for details)

3. How I Use Your Information

I use the collected information for:

  • Responding to your inquiries and providing services
  • Improving website functionality and user experience
  • Analyzing website usage and trends
  • Complying with legal obligations

4. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: You can request information about the personal information I collect, use, and disclose
  • Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the sale of personal information (I do not sell personal information)
  • Non-Discrimination: I will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact me using the contact information provided below.

5. Data Security

I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party services (such as hosting providers, analytics tools) that may collect information about you. These services have their own privacy policies.

7. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made.

9. Contact Me

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact me through the contact form on this website.