Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 27, 2026
This website, bradkaufman.com, is operated by Brad Kaufman. This policy explains what information is collected when you visit this site and how it is used.
Information Collected
This site is designed to collect as little personal information as possible.
1. Information You Provide
If you contact me directly (for example, via email or a contact form), I may receive:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The contents of your message
This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
2. Server and Network Data
Like most websites, basic technical information may be logged automatically by the hosting provider or infrastructure services, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Request timestamps
This data is used for basic site operation, security, and troubleshooting.
3. Usage and Interaction Data
When you visit this site, an analytics tool automatically collects information about how the site is used, including:
- Pages viewed and clicks
- Scrolling and session activity
- Browser and device information
- General site usage patterns
This data is used to understand how visitors use the site so it can be improved. See the Analytics section below for details.
Cookies and Tracking
This site does not use cookies for advertising.
It does use an analytics tool (Microsoft Clarity) to understand how the site is used. Clarity may set cookies or use similar technologies. See the Analytics section below for details.
Analytics
This site uses Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors use the site, including page views, clicks, scrolling, session activity, browser and device information, and general site usage patterns.
Microsoft Clarity may use cookies or similar technologies to collect this information. You can read more in the Microsoft Clarity privacy documentation and in the broader Microsoft Privacy Statement.
Please do not submit sensitive information through this website. Clarity masking settings are used to reduce the capture of sensitive content, but you should avoid entering sensitive details on any page.
Third-Party Services
This site relies on the following external services:
Hosting
The site is hosted on infrastructure provided by a third-party hosting provider (Hostinger). They may process technical data required to deliver the website.
DNS and Network
DNS and network-level services are provided by Cloudflare. Cloudflare may process requests and network traffic to improve performance and security.
External Links (Substack)
Some links on this site lead to external platforms, including Substack. If you click these links, you will be subject to the privacy policies of those platforms.
How Information Is Used
Any information collected is used only to:
- Respond to direct inquiries
- Operate and maintain the website
- Ensure security and reliability
No personal information is sold, rented, or shared for marketing purposes.
Data Retention
Information provided through direct contact is retained only as long as necessary to respond and maintain reasonable records of communication.
Your Rights
If you have contacted me and would like your information removed, you may request this by email.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.