Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to the Privacy Policy for Dr. Matt Segar's personal website. I value your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website (segar.me), including any subdomains and associated services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.

Information I Collect

I may collect information about you in a variety of ways when you visit my website:

Personal Data

While using my website, I may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include:

  • Email address (if you contact me via email)
  • Name (if you choose to provide it)

Usage Data

I may also collect information on how the website is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This may include:

  • Your computer's Internet Protocol address (IP address)
  • Browser type and version
  • The pages of my website that you visit
  • The time and date of your visit
  • The time spent on those pages
  • Other diagnostic data

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

I use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on my website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of my website.

Examples of Cookies I use:

  • Session Cookies: To operate my website
  • Preference Cookies: To remember your preferences and various settings
  • Security Cookies: For security purposes
  • Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors interact with the website

Use of Data

I use the collected data for various purposes:

  • To provide and maintain my website
  • To notify you about changes to my website
  • To allow you to participate in interactive features when you choose to do so
  • To provide customer support
  • To gather analysis or valuable information so that I can improve my website
  • To monitor the usage of my website
  • To detect, prevent and address technical issues

Analytics

I use Google Analytics, a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of my website. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.

For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy Policy.

Data Security

The security of your data is important to me, but please 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 data, I cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Links to Other Sites

My website may contain links to other sites that are not operated by me. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. I strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

I have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Children's Privacy

My website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided me with personal data, please contact me. If I become aware that I have collected personal data from children without verification of parental consent, I take steps to remove that information from my servers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update my 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 at the bottom of this page.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me.

Last Updated: March 5, 2025