Last Modified on May 14, 2025

At Joseph de Sousa Portfolio Website, accessible from https://josephdesousa.com, protecting the privacy of our visitors is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information collected and recorded by Joseph de Sousa Portfolio Website and how we use it.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact us.

This Privacy Policy applies only to online activities and is valid for visitors to our portfolio website regarding the information they share and/or collect on Joseph de Sousa Portfolio Website. It does not apply to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.

Consent

By using our portfolio website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Information We Collect

The personal information you are asked to provide, and the reasons why you are asked to provide it, will be made clear at the point we request it.

If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information such as:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • The contents of your message and/or attachments
  • Any other details you choose to provide

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:

  • Operate and maintain our portfolio website
  • Improve and personalize your experience on our site
  • Understand how visitors interact with our portfolio website
  • Develop new features and functionality
  • Communicate with you for customer service or promotional purposes
  • Send emails or updates related to the portfolio website
  • Detect and prevent fraud

Log Files

Joseph de Sousa Portfolio Website follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The collected data may include:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) addresses
  • Browser type
  • Internet Service Provider (ISP)
  • Date and time stamps
  • Referring/exit pages
  • Number of clicks

This data is not linked to personally identifiable information but is used for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking user movement on the website, and gathering demographic data.

Cookies and Web Beacons

Like many websites, Joseph de Sousa Portfolio Website uses cookies to store visitor preferences and track page visits. This helps us optimize user experience by customizing content based on browser type or other information.

You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. However, disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of the portfolio website.

Third-Party Privacy Policies

Joseph de Sousa Portfolio Website may include links to third-party websites or services. Our Privacy Policy does not apply to these external websites or services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies for more detailed information about how they handle your data.

Security of Your Information

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal data:

  1. Right to Know: Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal data collected.
  2. Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal data collected.
  3. Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal data (if applicable).

If you wish to exercise any of these rights under CCPA, please contact us. We will respond within one month.

GDPR Data Protection Rights

We ensure that all users are aware of their data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  1. Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data.
  2. Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  3. Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  4. Right to Restrict Processing: Request restricted processing under certain conditions.
  5. Right to Object: Object to processing under certain conditions.
  6. Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of collected data directly to another organization or yourself under certain conditions.

Children’s Information

Protecting children’s privacy is important. Joseph de Sousa Portfolio Website does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years old. If you believe your child has provided such information on our portfolio website, please contact us immediately so we can remove it from our records.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time in response to changes in legal requirements or improvements in our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at:

Joseph de Sousa Portfolio Website
Email: joseph@trakfve.com