Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 30, 2025

Mark Forscher respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how this website collects, uses, and safeguards your information when you visit forscher.com.

Information Collected

Analytics Data (Optional)

With your consent, this site uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this site. This includes:

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Device type and browser information
  • Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
  • Referral sources (how you found this site)

All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. Google's advertising features, signals, and ad personalization have been disabled to maximize your privacy.

Contact Information

If you contact me via email at [email protected], I collect:

  • Your email address
  • Your name (if provided)
  • Any information you choose to include in your message

How Information is Used

Collected information is used to:

  • Improve website content and user experience
  • Understand which pages and content are most valuable
  • Respond to your inquiries and communications
  • Maintain and improve services

I will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking

This site uses localStorage (not cookies) to remember your analytics consent preference. This prevents the consent banner from appearing on every visit.

Google Analytics Cookies: If you accept analytics, Google Analytics sets cookies to track your session. These cookies:

  • Do not contain personally identifiable information
  • Are configured with IP anonymization enabled
  • Cannot be used for advertising or personalization
  • Expire after 2 years of inactivity

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Right to access: Request a copy of personal data held about you
  • Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to restrict processing: Request that data use be limited
  • Right to data portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
  • Right to object: Object to data processing
  • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for analytics at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at [email protected].

Data Retention

  • Analytics data: Retained by Google Analytics for 26 months, then automatically deleted
  • Email communications: Retained as long as necessary for business purposes or as required by law
  • Consent preferences: Stored locally in your browser until you clear your browser data

Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party services:

Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect your personal data, including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all site traffic
  • Regular security audits and dependency updates
  • Minimal data collection practices

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 16. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe I have collected information from a child, please contact me immediately.

Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. When changes are made, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be updated. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or data practices, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Website: forscher.com