Privacy Policy

Daniel Newton ('I', 'me', 'my') operates the website https://www.danielnewton.dev. This privacy policy describes how I handle personal data when you use my website.

Data Controller

Daniel Newton is the Data Controller for what is described in this Privacy Policy.

Data Collection

I do not collect personal data directly, but I use the following services that may collect data:

• PostHog: for web analytics, session replay, and error tracking
• Vercel: for hosting
• Proton: for email communication

These services may collect different types of data according to their own privacy policies: PostHog, Vercel, Proton.

Legal Basis for Processing

I process data based on:

• Consent: Through my cookie banner, you can explicitly consent to the use of analytical and tracking cookies.
• Legitimate Interest: For understanding my audience and improving my services.

Data Transfer

Some data is processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA), for example by PostHog. This transfer is protected by appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC).

Retention Period

I retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Third-party services retain data according to their own retention policies. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting me.

Security

The security of your personal information is important to me. I implement the following security measures:

• Data encryption via HTTPS/TLS
• IP anonymization where applicable
• Limited access controls
• Regular security updates

However, remember that 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 personal information, I cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to information about the processing of your data
• Right to access your data
• Right to rectification of incorrect data
• Right to erasure ('right to be forgotten')
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right not to be subject to automated decision-making

Cookies

I use cookies for:

• Analytical purposes (PostHog)
• Session Recording and error tracking (PostHog)

You can manage your cookie preferences through my cookie banner or your browser settings.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is effective as of Jun 7, 2025 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.

I reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time and you should check this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or your data, please send me an email at privacy@danielnewton.dev.