Who I Am
This website is operated by Chris Chowen. My contact email for privacy-related enquiries is contact@chrischowen.com.
What Data I Collect
This site uses Google Firebase Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. When you consent to analytics, the following data may be collected:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or source
- Browser type, device type, and screen resolution
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level, not precise)
- Interactions such as clicks and scrolls
This data is collected in aggregate and is not used to personally identify you. No names, email addresses, or personal details are collected through analytics.
Cookies
This site uses the following cookies:
- Analytics cookies (set by Google Firebase/Google Analytics) — These track anonymous usage data to help me understand how the site is used. They are only activated after you give consent.
- Preference cookies (set by this site) — These store your theme preference (light/dark mode) and cookie consent choice in your browser's local storage. These are strictly necessary for site functionality and do not track you.
How I Use Your Data
Analytics data is used solely to:
- Understand which content is most useful to visitors
- Improve site performance and user experience
- Identify and fix technical issues
I do not sell, share, or transfer your data to any third parties beyond the analytics service provider (Google).
Third-Party Services
- Google Firebase Analytics — For anonymous site usage data. Only activated after you give consent. Google Privacy Policy
- Firebase Performance Monitoring — Collects anonymous technical performance data (page load times, network latency) to help improve site speed. This does not collect personal data or require cookie consent. Firebase Privacy
- Google Calendar — The contact page embeds a Google Calendar scheduling widget. Google Privacy Policy
Your Rights (UK GDPR)
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:
- Access — Request a copy of any personal data held about you
- Rectification — Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure — Request deletion of your data
- Restrict processing — Request that I limit how your data is used
- Object — Object to processing of your data
- Withdraw consent — You can withdraw cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this site
To exercise any of these rights, contact me at contact@chrischowen.com.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained for 14 months within Google Analytics, after which it is automatically deleted. Local storage preferences are retained in your browser until you clear them.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. I do not knowingly collect data from children.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact me at contact@chrischowen.com.