Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2025
I care about your privacy and aim to keep this website transparent, secure, and respectful of your data.
This page explains what information may be collected when you visit or contact me through this site and how it’s used.
1. Who I Am
This website is operated by Brandon M. Lyon, a software developer and designer.
You can reach me regarding privacy or data questions at brandon@brandonmlyon.com.
2. What Data Is Collected
This site collects minimal information to understand how it’s used and to respond to messages or project inquiries.
a) Analytics
I use privacy-conscious tools — Cloudflare Zaraz, Microsoft Clarity, PostHog, and RequestMetrics — to understand:
- which pages are viewed and how the site performs,
- general technical details such as browser type, screen size, or load time.
These analytics are anonymous and aggregated.
No personally identifiable information (like names or email addresses) is sold or shared.
b) Forms and Project Inquiries
If you complete a contact or project-inquiry form (powered by Tally.so), I collect the information you choose to provide — typically your name, email address, and message.
This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry or begin a potential project conversation.
3. Why This Data Is Used
- To respond to messages and project inquiries
- To measure website performance and improve usability
- To diagnose and fix technical issues
- To maintain the site’s security and reliability
4. How Long Data Is Kept
- Form submissions: retained only as long as needed to communicate about your inquiry or project, then deleted.
- Analytics data: stored in aggregate form without personal identifiers.
5. Cookies and Consent
This site uses Cloudflare Zaraz to manage consent preferences.
Essential cookies ensure the site functions properly.Analytics and functional cookies are optional and can be enabled or disabled through the consent banner.
6. Third-Party Services
This site may connect to:
- Cloudflare Zaraz – analytics and consent management
- Microsoft Clarity – session analytics and heatmaps
- PostHog – behavioral analytics
- RequestMetrics – performance monitoring
- Tally.so – form submissions
Each service follows its own privacy policy.
7. Project & Client Data
If you engage with me for freelance or consulting work, I may collect additional business contact details and project-related information necessary to deliver services or proposals.
All client information is kept confidential, used solely for collaboration and billing, and never shared with third parties unless required by law.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- access, correct, or delete data submitted via forms,
- withdraw consent for analytics or functional cookies at any time,
- or file a complaint with your local data-protection authority.
You can update your cookie preferences anytime using the banner.
9. Updates
This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect new tools or compliance requirements.
The “Last updated” date will be revised when changes occur.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy or your data, please email me at brandon@brandonmlyon.com.