Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 1, 2025

Overview

This privacy policy outlines how I collect, use, and protect information when you visit my personal cybersecurity blog and professional website. As a cybersecurity professional, I take data privacy seriously and am committed to transparency about how your information is handled.

This site is operated by Seth Feldman as a personal professional blog focused on cybersecurity topics, career insights, and industry commentary.

Information Collection

Information You Provide

This website does not collect personal information through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or user accounts. The primary method of communication is through the email address provided in the footer ([email protected]).

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit this website, certain information may be automatically collected through standard web technologies:

Access Logs: Web server logs may capture IP addresses, browser types, referring pages, and access times for security and technical troubleshooting purposes
Analytics Data: This site may use web analytics services to understand visitor patterns and improve content (see Third-Party Services section below)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses minimal cookies and tracking technologies:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Used to gather anonymous usage statistics (if analytics services are implemented)
No Advertising Cookies: This site does not use advertising networks or marketing tracking cookies

How Information Is Used

Information collected through this website is used solely for:

Technical Operations: Maintaining website security, performance, and functionality
Content Improvement: Understanding which content is most valuable to visitors
Security Monitoring: Identifying and preventing potential security threats
Legal Compliance: Meeting applicable legal requirements

I do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

Third-Party Services

This website may utilize the following third-party services:

Hosting and Infrastructure

GitHub Pages: This site is hosted on GitHub Pages, which may collect access logs and technical information. See GitHub’s Privacy Policy for details.

Analytics (If Implemented)

Web Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics may be collected through privacy-focused analytics services. Any analytics implementation will:
- Not collect personally identifiable information
- Respect Do Not Track browser settings
- Provide aggregate statistics only

Content Delivery

Static Assets: Images, stylesheets, and scripts are served directly from the website without third-party content delivery networks that would track users.

Data Retention

Server Logs: Access logs are retained only as long as necessary for security and technical purposes, typically 30-90 days
Analytics Data: If analytics are implemented, data is retained in anonymized, aggregate form
Email Communications: Emails sent to the contact address are retained according to standard email retention practices

Your Rights and Choices

Data Access and Control

Since this website collects minimal personal information, there is limited personal data to access or control. However, you may:

Contact Me: Reach out via email with questions about data handling
Browser Controls: Use browser settings to control cookies and tracking
Do Not Track: This site respects Do Not Track browser signals where technically feasible

Communication Preferences

Email Contact: Communication through the provided email address is voluntary
No Mailing Lists: This site does not operate email newsletters or marketing lists

Security Measures

As a cybersecurity professional, I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect any information collected:

Secure Hosting: Website hosted on platforms with appropriate security controls
Access Controls: Limited access to any collected data
Regular Updates: Website platform and dependencies kept up to date with security patches
Monitoring: Security monitoring for unusual access patterns or potential threats

International Visitors

This website is operated from the United States and is subject to U.S. laws and regulations. By accessing this site from other countries, you acknowledge that:

Your information may be processed in the United States
Data protection laws may differ from those in your country
The minimal information collection reduces international data transfer concerns

Compliance Considerations

For visitors from the European Union:

Lawful Basis: Information processing is based on legitimate interests in operating a professional website
Data Minimization: Only essential information is collected
Rights: You may request information about data processing by contacting me via email

CCPA (California)

For California residents:

No Sale of Data: This website does not sell personal information
Limited Collection: Minimal personal information is collected
Contact Rights: You may contact me with questions about data handling

Other Jurisdictions

This privacy policy is designed to comply with general data protection principles. Visitors from other jurisdictions with specific data protection laws may contact me with questions.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact me to have it removed.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect:

Changes in website functionality
Updates to legal requirements
Improvements in privacy practices

Material changes will be indicated by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy. I encourage periodic review of this policy.

Contact Information

For questions about this privacy policy or data handling practices:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://iamfuntime.github.io

Please include “Privacy Policy” in the subject line of privacy-related inquiries.

Additional Privacy Resources

As a cybersecurity professional, I recommend these resources for improving your online privacy:

Browser Privacy Settings: Review and configure privacy settings in your web browser
VPN Services: Consider using reputable VPN services for additional privacy protection
Privacy-Focused Search Engines: Use search engines that don’t track users
Email Security: Use encrypted email services for sensitive communications

This privacy policy reflects my commitment to transparent data handling practices and user privacy protection. As someone who works professionally in cybersecurity, I understand the importance of data protection and strive to implement privacy-by-design principles in all online activities.