Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: July 5, 2025

At steven-hsu.com, your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data I collect, how it’s used, and your rights regarding your information. By using this site, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Information I Collect

a. Personal Information (if provided)

I may collect personal information like your name and email address if you:

  • Subscribe to a newsletter
  • Submit a contact form (if it actually works)
  • Leave a comment (if enabled)

This data is collected only with your consent and used to communicate with you or provide relevant updates.

b. Usage Data

When you visit the blog, I may collect:

  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • IP address (anonymized if possible)

This data is collected through tools like Google Analytics to understand how the site is used and to improve the experience.

c. Cookies

The site may use cookies for:

  • Analytics
  • Remembering user preferences
  • Improving functionality

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.


2. How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Send occasional email updates (if you’ve opted in)
  • Improve blog content and usability
  • Analyze overall site performance

I do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.


3. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Blog posts may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media posts). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the source site directly, and those platforms may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions.


4. Data Retention

  • Email subscriptions: retained until you unsubscribe
  • Contact form submissions: retained for customer service purposes
  • Analytics data: anonymized and retained according to Google Analytics’ default retention policy


5. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., under GDPR or CCPA), you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Request corrections or deletions
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority


6. Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your data, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Always be cautious with sharing sensitive information online.


7. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top will always reflect the latest version. I encourage you to review it periodically.