Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 17, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to craigian.com. I am committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit my website and engage with my freelance services.
By using my website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of my website.

Information I Collect

Information You Provide Directly

I may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Fill out a contact form or inquiry on my website
Send me an email or reach out to discuss a project
Enter into a freelance services agreement with me

The personal information I may collect includes:

Full name
Email address
Any additional information you choose to include in your messages

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit craigian.com, I automatically collect certain information through cookies and analytics tools, including:

IP address and general geographic location
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website or source
Device type and operating system
Date and time of your visit

How I use your information

I use the information I collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and communicate about potential or ongoing projects
To provide, manage, and improve my freelance services
To send service-related emails and updates (with your consent)
To analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve user experience
To comply with legal obligations
To protect the security and integrity of my website

Cookies and Analytics

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help me understand how visitors interact with my site and allow me to improve your experience.

How I Use Cookies

I use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following:

Analytics: To track and analyze website traffic and user behavior using tools such as Google Analytics or similar services
Performance: To monitor and optimize my website's performance
Preferences: To remember certain settings or preferences

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of my website.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you may use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Sharing of Your Information

I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. I may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating my website or analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations
Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of craigian.com or others

I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable law. Email and contact information provided for project inquiries will be retained for the duration of my business relationship with you and for a reasonable period thereafter.

Anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely to help me understand long-term trends.

Data Retention

Anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely to help me understand long-term trends.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You may request a copy of the personal information I hold about you
Correction: You may request that I correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: You may request that I delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing or promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails
Cookie Control: You may disable cookies through your browser settings as described in Section 4

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the information provided in Section 11.

Third-Party Links

My website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Security of Your Information

I take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Contact Me

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how I handle your personal information, please contact me at craig@craigian.com.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how I protect your information. Your continued use of my website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.