Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 15, 2026
Introduction
This is a personal portfolio website for Royce Carbowitz. The site collects minimal data and uses analytics only when you give explicit consent through the cookie banner.
What Data Is Collected
When you accept analytics cookies, Google Analytics 4 collects:
- Page views and navigation paths
- Session duration and engagement
- Device type, browser, and screen size
- Approximate geographic region (country/city level)
No personally identifiable information is collected. IP addresses are anonymized by Google Analytics.
Cookies Used
- cookie-consent (localStorage) - Stores your consent preference (granted/denied). Set when you interact with the cookie banner. No expiration unless cleared manually.
- _ga - Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Expires after 2 years.
- _ga_* - Google Analytics cookie used to maintain session state. Expires after 2 years.
The _ga and _ga_* cookies are only set if you accept analytics through the consent banner.
Third-Party Services
This site uses Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the site. Analytics data is processed by Google in accordance with their privacy policy. No data is shared with any other third parties.
Your Rights and Choices
You are in full control of whether analytics data is collected. When you first visit the site, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the page. You can accept or decline analytics at that time. If you decline, no analytics cookies are set and no tracking data is collected.
Manage Your Preferences
To change your cookie preference, click the button below. This will clear your current choice and re-show the consent banner so you can accept or decline again.
Data Retention
Google Analytics retains data for 14 months by default. Your consent preference is stored in your browser's localStorage and persists until you clear it or reset it using the button above.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact Royce at royce.carbowitz@gmail.com.