Privacy Policy
I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently.
I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, process, and protect your information when you visit my website at thomasking.dev (the "Service") or interact with my services.
This site stores your consent to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service via local storage (on your device). You can remove this data at any time; however, if you do, you'll need to re-agree to the site policies to continue using the site.
This policy applies to all users of this website and related services. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Personal Information You Provide
When you use the contact form or communicate with me, I may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Company name (optional)
- Service requirements
- Project budget information
- Project details and messages
Automatically Collected Information
Certain information is collected automatically when you visit the website:
- Usage data and analytics (via Vercel Analytics)
- Website performance metrics (via Vercel Speed Insights)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the website
- Referring website information
- IP address and general location data
- Device and operating system information
Technical Data
For the purpose of providing services and improving user experience:
- Error logs and debugging information
- Form submission data and validation logs
- Email delivery status and metrics
I use the information collected for the following purposes:
Service Provision
- Responding to your inquiries and contact form submissions
- Providing project consultations and quotes
- Delivering bespoke software development services
- Sending confirmation emails and project updates
Website Improvement
- Analyzing website usage to improve user experience
- Monitoring website performance and load times
- Identifying and fixing technical issues
- Understanding user preferences and behavior
Communication
- Sending transactional emails related to your inquiries
- Providing customer support
- Notifying you of important service updates (with consent)
Legal and Security
- Protecting against fraud and abuse
- Complying with legal obligations
- Enforcing the Terms of Service
I use the following third-party services that may collect information about you:
Vercel Analytics & Speed Insights
Used for website analytics and performance monitoring.
Privacy Policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
Resend
Email service provider used to send contact form responses and confirmations.
Privacy Policy: resend.com/legal/privacy-policy
Vercel Hosting
Website hosting platform that may collect server logs and performance data.
Privacy Policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
hCaptcha
Anti-spam and security service used to protect the contact form from automated abuse.
Privacy Policy: hcaptcha.com/privacy
Personal information is retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Contact Form Data
Retained for up to 3 years for business purposes and potential future collaboration.
Analytics Data
Anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely for statistical purposes.
Email Communications
Email records are retained for up to 7 years for business and legal purposes.
Technical Logs
Error logs and technical data are typically retained for 30-90 days for debugging purposes.
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:
Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Portability
Request transfer of your data to another organization.
Objection
Object to the processing of your personal data.
Restriction
Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at contact@thomasking.dev. I will respond to your request within 30 days.
I implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Technical Measures
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure hosting infrastructure with Vercel
- Regular security updates and patches
- Input validation and sanitization
Organizational Measures
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular review of data processing activities
- Data protection training for team members
- Incident response procedures
Important: While I strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. I cannot guarantee absolute security.
This website uses minimal tracking technologies:
Analytics Cookies
Vercel Analytics uses privacy-friendly analytics that do not store personal identifiers or use cross-site tracking.
Performance Monitoring
Vercel Speed Insights collects performance metrics to help improve website loading times.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies may be used for website functionality, such as form submissions and error handling.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These transfers are made:
- To countries with adequate data protection laws
- Under appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses
- With your explicit consent where required
Third-party service providers (Vercel, Resend) may process data in the United States and other jurisdictions under appropriate data protection frameworks.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact me:
I am committed to resolving any privacy concerns promptly. Please allow up to 30 days for a complete response to your inquiry.
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. You'll be notified of changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Sending you an email notification for significant changes (if I have your email)
I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.
Your continued use of the Service after any modifications to the Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.