Effective Date: 29 August 2026

At evanwalsh.tech, I am committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how your data is collected, used, and shared. This Privacy Policy explains what information is gathered when you visit this website, how it is used, and the third-party services that process your data. This policy is provided in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles.

1. Information We Collect

• Information You Provide Via Contact Forms: When you submit a form on this website, the information you enter — such as your name, email address, and message — is sent via Formspree, a third-party form backend service. Formspree receives and processes your submission to deliver it to me by email. Formspree may store your submission data on their servers in accordance with their own privacy policy.

• Analytics Data: This website uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymised usage data, including page views, session duration, approximate geographic location (country/city level), device type, browser type, and referral source. GA4 uses cookies to gather this data.

• Search Engine Data: This website is indexed by search engines via Google Search Console. Google Search Console may collect crawl statistics, search query impressions, click-through data, and indexing status. This data is used to monitor and improve the website's visibility in search results.

• Automated Bot Detection Data: When you interact with any form on this website, Google reCAPTCHA may collect information about your device, browser, and interaction patterns to determine whether you are a human or an automated bot. This includes IP address, mouse movements, keystroke timing, and other behavioural signals.

• Server Logs: The web hosting provider may automatically collect standard server log data, including IP addresses, timestamps, requested URLs, and user agent strings. This data is used for security monitoring and server maintenance purposes.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• Google Analytics 4 Cookies: GA4 sets cookies on your device to track session data and user behaviour. The primary cookies used include _ga (distinguishes individual users, persists for up to 2 years) and _ga_ (maintains session state, persists for up to 2 years). These cookies collect anonymised, aggregated data and do not identify you personally.

• reCAPTCHA Cookies: Google reCAPTCHA may set cookies on your device, including __Secure-3PSID and __Secure-3PAPISID, to function properly. These cookies help Google distinguish between humans and bots.

• Managing Cookies: You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on this website. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Responding to Enquiries: Information submitted through contact forms is used to respond to your enquiry, provide quotes, or deliver the services you have requested.

• Website Improvement: Analytics data from GA4 and Search Console is used to understand how visitors find and use this website, identify popular content, and make improvements to usability, performance, and content.

• Spam Prevention: reCAPTCHA data is used solely to detect and prevent automated abuse of the contact forms.

• Search Engine Indexing: Google Search Console data is used to monitor how this website appears in Google search results and to resolve indexing or crawling issues.

• Legal Compliance: I may process information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce website terms and conditions.

4. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

This website relies on the following third-party services to operate. Each service has its own privacy policy governing how it handles your data. I do not control how these third parties use the data they collect independently.

• Formspree (formspree.io) — Processes and transmits contact form submissions. Formspree receives the content you submit through website forms. Privacy Policy: https://formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy/

• Google Analytics 4 (google.com/analytics) — Collects anonymised website usage data via cookies. Google processes this data to generate analytics reports. Google's data retention period for GA4 can be configured; this website uses the default retention setting. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

• Google Search Console (search.google.com/search-console) — Provides indexing status, search query data, and crawl statistics for this website. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

• Google reCAPTCHA (google.com/recaptcha) — Collects behavioural and device data to distinguish humans from bots on form submissions. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

I do not sell your personal information to any third party. Your information is only shared with these services to the extent necessary for them to provide their functions on this website.

5. Data Retention

• Form Submissions: Form submissions received via Formspree are retained by Formspree according to their data retention policy. I retain copies of form submissions in my email inbox for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry or fulfil the requested service.

• Google Analytics 4: Analytics data is retained by Google according to the configured retention setting (default is 2 months for user-level data and 14 months for event-level data). You can learn more at Google Analytics Data Retention.

• Server Logs: Server logs are typically retained for up to 30 days for security and troubleshooting purposes, depending on the hosting provider's policy.

6. Data Security

• I implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include using HTTPS (TLS/SSL) encryption for data transmitted between your browser and the website, and restricting access to form submission data.

• However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, I cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

• Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal information I hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

• Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

• Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal information from my systems, subject to certain legal obligations and retention requirements.

• Consent Withdrawal: Where I rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

• Cookie Opt-Out: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Google also provides a browser add-on to opt out of Google Analytics tracking.

• To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at [email protected].

8. Children's Privacy

• This website is not directed to children under the age of 16. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information via this website, please contact me so I can take steps to delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

• Your information may be processed and stored by the third-party services listed in Section 4, which may be located outside of Australia, including in the United States. By using this website and submitting information through its forms, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. These services are subject to applicable data transfer frameworks, such as the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

• I reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on this page. I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates. Material changes will be indicated by updating the effective date at the top of this page.

11. Contact

• If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact me at:

◦ Email: [email protected]

◦ Location: Melbourne, Australia

By using evanwalsh.tech, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.