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Privacy Policy
Last updated: 13 April 2026
The short version
This is a personal portfolio and blog site. It does not use tracking cookies, advertising, or analytics. No personal data is collected through the site itself. If you choose to contact me by email, your address will be used solely to respond to your message.
Who We Are
This website is operated by Tom Clark and is accessible at cloudsecurity.global.
For any privacy-related enquiries or to exercise your rights under GDPR, contact: tom@cloudsecurity.global
What Data Is Collected
2.1 — Email Contact
This site does not have a contact form. If you choose to contact me via email (by clicking the email link on the Contact page), you are initiating contact directly using your own email client. In doing so, you share:
- ▸Your email address
- ▸Any personal information you include in the message
Purpose
To respond to your enquiry
Legal basis
Consent — you initiated contact
Retention
Only as long as necessary
2.2 — Server & Hosting Logs (Vercel)
This site is hosted on Vercel. When you visit any page, Vercel's infrastructure automatically records standard server log data, which may include:
- ▸Your IP address
- ▸Date and time of the request
- ▸Pages visited
- ▸Browser and device type (User-Agent string)
Purpose
Security & operational monitoring
Legal basis
Legitimate interest
Retention
Per Vercel's policy
2.3 — Fonts (Self-Hosted)
This site uses the Inter and JetBrains Mono typefaces, served directly from this website's own hosting. No requests are made to Google Fonts or any third-party font CDN. No data is transferred to third parties for font delivery.
Cookies
This site does not set cookies and does not use any tracking, advertising, or analytics technologies.
A privacy notice banner is displayed on your first visit. Dismissing it stores a single preference flag in your browser's localStorage (not a cookie) so the notice does not reappear. This contains no personal data and is used for no purpose other than suppressing the notice.
Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Vercel | Website hosting & content delivery | vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy |
No advertising networks, social media trackers, or analytics platforms are used on this site.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the UK or EEA, you have the following rights regarding any personal data held:
Right of access
Request a copy of any personal data held about you
Right to rectification
Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to erasure
Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restriction
Request that processing is restricted
Right to portability
Receive data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdraw consent
Withdraw processing consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email tom@cloudsecurity.global. Requests will be responded to within 30 days in line with GDPR requirements.
Data Transfers Outside the UK/EEA
Vercel operates infrastructure globally. When using Vercel's hosting services, server log data may be processed in data centres outside the UK or EEA. Vercel participates in appropriate data transfer frameworks. See Vercel's Privacy Policy for details.
No other transfers of personal data outside the UK/EEA are made by this site.
Data Security
This site is served exclusively over HTTPS. Email communications are handled through standard email infrastructure. Reasonable technical measures are taken to protect any personal data processed.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 16. No personal data is knowingly collected from children.
Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact & Complaints
For any privacy enquiries: tom@cloudsecurity.global
If you are unsatisfied with how your data has been handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority:
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
ico.org.uk · 0303 123 1113