What information is collected?
The following information is automatically collected every time you access any content file (e.g. web page file, image file, text file) stored on this website ("www.darianbenam.com", "benam.io") and its subdomains:
- IP address
- User agent string
- URL query
- Referring URL
- Date and time of access
- HTTP method
- HTTP status code
This information is collected and kept for logging, analytics, and security purposes. Overall, with the information above, Darian Benam ("I", "me") am able to determine:
- Your approximate location (i.e., country and city)
- Your device's specifications (i.e., model, operating system, web browser)
- Your last visit date
- Total bandwidth sent from this website to your device
Additionally, the following information is collected when a user clicks "Send" on the Contact Me form:
- Name
- Email address
- Message
If an email address sends frequent spam via the Contact Me form, the email will be added to a block list without notice. This block list is private and is not shared with others.
Some pages on this website and its subdomains may use Google Analytics to collect non-identifiable information about visitor interactions. This information helps me understand website traffic and usage patterns to improve performance and user experience. The data collected may include details such as pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, and device information. No personally identifiable information is collected through Google Analytics.
You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data by visiting Google's Partner Sites Policy.
Users who wish to prevent their data from being used by Google Analytics can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How long is information stored?
Logging information can be kept for up to ten years maximum. If an email is added to this website's block list, it is stored forever.
Advertising and Google AdSense
This website and its subdomains may display advertisements through Google AdSense, a service provided by Google. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. These cookies allow Google and its partners to deliver personalized advertising to you.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting the About Ads website.
For more information on how Google collects and uses your data, please review Google's Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy Questions / Concerns
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to Darian Benam via the Contact Me form.
When was this Privacy Policy last updated?
This Privacy Policy was last updated on .
By continuing to use this website and its subdomains, you agree with how your information is collected, processed, and stored. This Privacy Policy is subject to change without notice.