Privacy Policy
Effective date: December 8, 2025
This privacy policy explains how Ella Zaputil ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit this personal portfolio website (ellazaputil.com).
1. Scope
This policy applies only to data collected through this Site. It does not apply to other websites, services, or platforms that may be linked from this Site.
2. Information I collect
I aim to keep the Site simple and collect minimal data. The types of information collected are:
- Automatically collected usage data: I use Google Analytics to collect standard analytics data (pageviews, session durations, device and browser information, referral sources, and similar technical and behavioral data). Google may process IP addresses and other technical identifiers as part of providing analytics services.
- Cookies and similar technologies: Small text files (cookies) or local storage may be used to support Google Analytics and to improve the Site experience. No other third-party trackers are intentionally used.
No sign-up, contact form, comments, or other interactive features are present on the Site that collect personal contact information unless explicitly provided by you through a direct message or email outside the Site (in which case the data you send will be used only to respond to your message).
3. How I use information
Data collected is used for the following purposes:
- Understanding Site usage and improving content and layout.
- Technical troubleshooting and measuring Site performance.
I do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
4. Google Analytics & third parties
This Site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google may use cookies and other identifiers to collect and analyze usage information. For information about Google’s data practices and options to opt out of Google Analytics collection, please visit Google's resources:
If you would like more detail about what Google Analytics collects or how to control it, follow the links above or consult your browser/cookie settings.
6. Data retention
I retain analytics and usage data for as long as necessary to support the purposes described above, subject to any retention settings configured in Google Analytics and applicable legal requirements. Aggregated or anonymized analytics data may be kept for longer-term analysis.
7. Security
I implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards intended to protect the data collected through the Site. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure—absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
8. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, request deletion of, or restrict processing of your personal data. To exercise those rights, please contact me using the details below. I will respond in accordance with applicable law.
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. This Site does not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.
9. Children
The Site is not intended for children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe I have collected personal information of a child under 13, please contact me so I can delete it.
10. Links to other sites
This Site may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Changes to this policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If I make material changes I will update the effective date at the top of the page. Continued use of the Site after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this policy or data practices, please contact:
Owner: Ella Zaputil Email: ella-zaputil@uiowa.edu Site: ellazaputil.comReturn Home