Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how information is handled in Ricardo Simões's portfolio. Our commitment is to be transparent about the data we collect and how we use it.

2. Information We Collect

This website has been designed to minimize data collection. Currently, we collect:

• Essential technical data for website functionality (such as IP address)
• Local storage (localStorage) only to manage the loading state of the home page
• Analytics data through Google Analytics to understand website usage

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website usage:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid) to understand how visitors interact with our website
• Third-Party Cookies: May be set by external services when you use features like social media sharing

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

3. How We Use Information

The use of information is limited to:

• Providing and maintaining basic website functionality
• Managing the loading animation on the home page
• Ensuring technical security of the website
• Analyzing website traffic and user behavior through Google Analytics
• Improving website performance and user experience based on analytics data

4. External Links

Our website contains links to external platforms (such as GitHub and LinkedIn). When clicking these links, you will be redirected to third-party websites that have their own privacy policies. We recommend that you read the privacy policies of these websites when visiting them.

5. Your Rights

As we collect minimal data and do not store personally identifiable information, most data requests will not be applicable. However, you have the right to:

• Know what technical data is collected
• Request deletion of any data stored locally on your device
• Choose not to provide technical information (through your browser settings)
• Opt-out of Google Analytics tracking
• Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings

6. Contact

For questions related to this privacy policy or how we handle your data, you can get in touch through the website's contact section or directly via LinkedIn.

7. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We recommend that you review this policy periodically.