Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how I, Juphin Mbaya, collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my personal website or interact with my content. I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

Personal Information

I may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact me through the contact form
• Subscribe to my newsletter
• Comment on blog posts
• Interact with my social media profiles

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit my website, I may automatically collect:

• IP address and general location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring website information

Cookies and Tracking

I use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

I use the information I collect for various purposes, including:

• Responding to your inquiries and communications
• Providing and improving my website content
• Sending newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Analyzing website usage and performance
• Protecting against fraud and security threats
• Complying with legal obligations

I implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure hosting and infrastructure
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. I may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help me operate my website (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect my rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a business transaction (though this is unlikely for a personal website)
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Cookie Control: Manage cookie preferences through your browser

To exercise these rights, please contact me at juphin@golgai.com.

My website may use third-party services for analytics, hosting, and other functionality. These services have their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Hosting providers for website infrastructure
• Social media platforms for content sharing

I encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.

My website is not intended for children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If I become aware that I have collected personal information from a child under 13, I will take steps to delete such information promptly.

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or my privacy practices, please contact me:

• Email: juphin@golgai.com
• Website: Contact Form
• Location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo