Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how tonybeal.net (the "Site"), the personal brand and portfolio website of Tony Beal, handles information when you visit. This is an informational portfolio site — there are no user accounts, no purchases, and no forms that collect personal data.

1. Information We Collect

This Site does not collect personal information directly from visitors. The only data collected is anonymous usage data gathered automatically by third-party analytics services (described below). Specifically:

• Analytics data: Pages visited, time on site, general geographic region (country/city level), device type, and referring URL — collected anonymously via Google Analytics (GA4).
• No contact forms: Contact options on this Site use mailto links only. Any email you choose to send goes directly to Tony Beal's email inbox; no data is stored by the Site.

2. How Information Is Used

Anonymous analytics data is used solely to:

• Understand which pages and content are most useful to visitors
• Improve the site's content, structure, and performance
• Measure overall audience reach and engagement

This data is never sold, rented, or shared with any third party for marketing purposes.

3. Third-Party Services

This Site uses the following third-party services that may set cookies or collect data independently:

• Google Analytics (GA4): Provides anonymous site usage statistics. Google may process data according to its own privacy policies. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Google Tag Manager: Used to manage analytics and tracking scripts. No additional data is collected beyond what Google Analytics records.
• LinkedIn Profile Badge: A LinkedIn badge widget is embedded in the site footer. LinkedIn may set cookies or collect data according to its own privacy policies. See LinkedIn's Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies

This Site does not set any first-party cookies. Third-party cookies may be set by Google Analytics and the LinkedIn badge widget as described above.

Google Analytics sets the following cookies:

• _ga — Distinguishes unique users; expires after 2 years.
• _ga_<ID> — Maintains session state; expires after 2 years.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or adjust your browser's cookie settings.

5. Data Retention

Analytics data retained by Google Analytics follows Google's standard retention settings. No personal data is stored on servers owned or operated by Tony Beal.

6. External Links

This Site contains links to external websites (LinkedIn, GitHub, etc.). Tony Beal is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies directly.

7. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect any information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

Tony Beal
Email: tbeal@tonybeal.net
Website: tonybeal.net