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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Tom Shanks ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit tomshanks.dev (the "Site"). This policy applies to all visitors and users of the Site.

Information Collection

Contact Form: When you submit the contact form, I collect your name, email address, subject, and message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.

Analytics: This site uses Vercel Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics service that does not use cookies and does not collect personal information. Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated.

Server Logs: Like most websites, server logs may contain information such as IP addresses, browser types, and access times. This information is used for security and site maintenance purposes.

Use of Information

Information collected is used to:

  • Respond to contact form submissions and inquiries
  • Improve the Site's functionality and user experience
  • Analyze site usage patterns (anonymized)
  • Ensure site security and prevent abuse

Data Protection

I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

The Site is hosted on Vercel, which implements industry-standard security measures. Contact form submissions are processed securely and stored only as long as necessary to respond to inquiries.

Third-Party Services

Vercel Analytics: Used for site analytics. Data is anonymized and does not include personal information. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.

External Links: The Site contains links to external websites (GitHub, LinkedIn, ResearchGate, Instagram). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information I hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of analytics tracking (via browser settings)

To exercise these rights, please contact me at contact@tomshanks.dev.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at contact@tomshanks.dev.