Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to ugbosu.com (the "Website"). This Website is operated by Charles Ugbosu ("I", "me", or "my"). I am committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit my Website.
I believe in transparency and simplicity. Your trust matters, and I want you to feel confident when visiting my site.
Information I Collect
📋 What I Collect:
I want to be transparent with you from the start: I do not actively collect personal data from visitors unless you voluntarily provide it. My Website is primarily a professional portfolio to share my research, consulting services, and publications.
Email Newsletter: If you choose to subscribe to my blog updates via the newsletter form, I collect your email address through Buttondown (a third-party email service). This is used only to send you notifications when I publish new blog posts. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email. I do not share your email with anyone else.
Google Analytics
How I Use Analytics
When you visit my Website, I use Google Analytics to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behavior patterns. This is done to understand things like the number of visitors to different parts of the site.
This information is processed in a way that does not identify anyone. I do not make, and do not allow Google to make, any attempt to find out the identities of visitors.
Learn more at Google's Privacy PolicyOpt-out option: You can opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Information Sharing
I do not share, sell, or rent any personal information with third parties.
The only exception is the aggregated, anonymized data processed by Google Analytics as described above. Even then, this data contains no personally identifiable information.
Third-Party Links & Services
My Website may contain links to external sites, such as links to my published articles (e.g., on journal websites), ResearchGate, LinkedIn, and other academic platforms.
Please be aware: I am not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. I encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit.
Email Newsletter Service
I use Buttondown to manage my blog email subscriptions. When you subscribe, your email address is stored on Buttondown's servers. Buttondown is GDPR-compliant and committed to data privacy. You can read their full privacy policy here:
What this means: By subscribing to my newsletter, your email will be processed according to Buttondown's privacy policy. I only use your email to send blog updates, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Data Security
The security of your information is important to me. I take reasonable measures to protect any information processed through this Website, including:
- Google Analytics data: Anonymous analytics are collected via Google's secure infrastructure.
- Email subscriber data: Your email address is stored and processed by Buttondown, which uses industry-standard security practices including encryption and secure servers.
Please remember: No method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While I strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
My Website is not directed at children under the age of 13 (in the US) or 16 (in Europe). I do not knowingly collect any personal information from children.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe I might have inadvertently collected information about your child, please contact me immediately, and I will take steps to delete such information.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have legal rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
Request a copy of the data I hold about you (including your email if subscribed)
Right to Rectify
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data (e.g., update your email address)
Right to Erase
Request deletion of your personal data (unsubscribe and remove your email)
Right to Object
Object to processing of your data (unsubscribe from emails anytime)
How to exercise your rights:
- For email subscribers: You can unsubscribe instantly using the link at the bottom of any email I send. For other requests (access, update, delete), email me directly and I'll respond within 30 days.
- For analytics data: As I only collect anonymized data via Google Analytics, your rights typically apply to the data Google holds. I'm happy to guide you through the process with Google if needed.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Questions? Contact Me
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please reach out: