Privacy Policy

Short, clear, and honest.

Overview

What this site does and does not do.

This is a personal website for Lian van der Vyver.

I do not sell your personal data.

I collect the minimum information needed to run the site, understand traffic, and respond to messages.

Information you provide

Only when you contact me.

If you contact me, you may provide:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • The message content

I use this information only to respond to you and manage the conversation.

Information collected automatically

Standard analytics data.

Like most websites, this site may automatically collect limited technical data such as:

  • IP address (often truncated or anonymized depending on tooling)
  • Browser and device type
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referrer URL

This data is used for basic analytics and site performance improvements.

Cookies

Used only when necessary.

This site may use cookies or similar technologies for:

  • Basic functionality
  • Analytics

If analytics are enabled, cookies may be set by the analytics provider.

You can block cookies in your browser settings.

Third-party services

Some features rely on providers.

This site may use third-party services such as hosting, analytics, and performance monitoring.

These providers may process limited data on my behalf to deliver their services.

Examples may include:

  • Website hosting and CDN
  • Analytics
  • Error monitoring

I choose reputable providers and keep integrations minimal.

Data retention

Keep it only as long as needed.

I retain contact messages only for as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Maintain context for follow-ups
  • Handle any related operational or legal requirements

Analytics data retention depends on the provider configuration.

Your rights

You can request access or deletion.

You can request that I:

  • Share what personal data I have about you
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your personal data

To make a request, contact me using the details on the Contact page.

Security

Reasonable safeguards, no guarantees.

I take reasonable steps to protect data.

However, no system is perfectly secure. Please avoid sending sensitive information through the contact form or email.

Changes to this policy

Updated when needed.

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When I do, I will update the date below.

Contact

Questions or requests.

If you have questions about this policy, contact me via:

lian@vdea.app

Last updated

Last updated: 2026-03-01