Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 25, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how I, Qiniso Xulu, collect, use, and protect information when you visit my portfolio website. Your privacy is important to me, and I am committed to being transparent about the data I collect and how it is used.

2. Information I Collect

When you visit this website, I may collect the following types of information:

2.1 Analytics and Usage Data

  • Page views: Information about which pages you visit and how long you spend on each page
  • Button clicks: Tracking of interactions with buttons such as "Download Resume" and navigation elements
  • Scroll behavior: How you navigate and scroll through the website
  • Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type
  • Geographic data: General location information (country/city level) based on IP address
  • Referral source: Information about how you found this website

2.2 Contact Information

If you contact me via email or through contact forms, I collect the information you provide such as your name, email address, and message content.

3. How I Use This Information

The information I collect is used for the following purposes:

  • To understand how visitors interact with my website and improve user experience
  • To analyze website traffic and identify popular content
  • To optimize the website's design and functionality
  • To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
  • To maintain website security and prevent abuse

4. Analytics Tools

This website uses analytics services to collect and analyze usage data. These may include:

  • Vercel Analytics: For website performance monitoring and visitor analytics
  • Supabase: For monitoring user interactions such as button clicks, reserving information, and storing user activity data
  • Other analytics tools: Additional services may be used to better understand visitor behavior

These services may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities.

Data Storage Responsibility: Data collected through Supabase is stored on their infrastructure. While Supabase is primarily responsible for the security and storage of this data in accordance with their privacy policies and terms of service, I may also share responsibility for how this data is collected, used, and managed on this website. For more information about Supabase's data practices, please refer to their privacy policy.

5. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. This website may use cookies for:

  • Analytics and performance tracking
  • Remembering your preferences (such as theme settings)
  • Understanding how you use the website

You can control and disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the website may not function properly without them.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data may be shared only in the following circumstances:

  • With analytics service providers to help me understand website usage
  • When required by law or to protect my rights and safety
  • With your explicit consent

7. External Links

This website contains links to external platforms such as GitHub, LinkedIn, and project demos. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. I encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Data Security

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

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected about you
  • Request access to or deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out of analytics tracking by using browser settings or privacy tools
  • Disable cookies through your browser settings

10. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that I have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact me immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Me

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact me at contact@qinisoxulu.com.