Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 13, 2025

Overview

This website (tomhaus.com) is a personal professional website owned and operated by Tom M. Haus. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect any information you provide while visiting this site.

Information We Collect

Analytics Data

We use Cloudflare Web Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Cloudflare Web Analytics is a privacy-first analytics service that:

  • Does not use cookies or track individual users
  • Does not collect personal information
  • Does not track you across websites
  • Collects only aggregated, anonymous metrics such as page views, referrers, and browser types

Learn more about Cloudflare Web Analytics and their privacy practices.

Server Logs

Like most websites, our hosting provider (Cloudflare Pages) collects standard server log information including:

  • IP addresses (anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Referring website

This data is used solely for security, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting purposes.

Contact Information

When you contact us via email at contact@tomhaus.com, we collect:

  • Your email address
  • Your name (if provided)
  • The content of your message

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.

Cookies

This website uses minimal cookies for essential functionality:

  • Theme Preference: We store your dark/light mode preference locally in your browser
  • PWA Support: Service workers cache site resources for offline access

We do not use tracking cookies or advertising cookies of any kind.

Third-Party Services

This website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages and uses the following services:

  • Cloudflare Pages: Website hosting and content delivery
  • Cloudflare Web Analytics: Privacy-first website analytics

These services may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies:

Data Retention

We retain data for the following periods:

  • Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained for up to 6 months
  • Server Logs: Retained for up to 30 days for security purposes
  • Email Correspondence: Retained for as long as necessary to address your inquiry

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request information about any personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data
  • Opt-out of any future communications
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@tomhaus.com.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

International Data Transfers

This website is hosted on Cloudflare's global network. Your data may be processed in countries outside your country of residence. Cloudflare complies with applicable data protection laws and provides appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: