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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 17, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Tyler J. Schroeder (“I,” “me,” or “my”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit tylerschroeder.net (the “Site”).

Information I Collect

Information you provide directly

When you submit the contact form on this Site, I collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, and message content. I use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:

  • Your IP address and general geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site
  • Referring URLs
  • Device type and operating system

This information is collected through Google Analytics to help me understand how visitors use the Site and to improve its content and performance.

Cookies

This Site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — for the following purposes:

  • Analytics cookies: Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data about Site traffic and usage patterns.
  • Preference cookies: The Site may store your light/dark mode preference locally in your browser.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features. Most browsers also support Do Not Track (DNT) signals; while there is no universal standard for responding to DNT, I take steps to limit unnecessary tracking.

How I Use Your Information

I use the information collected to:

  • Respond to messages and inquiries submitted through the contact form
  • Analyze and improve the Site’s content, structure, and performance
  • Understand how visitors navigate the Site

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

This Site uses the following third-party services that may collect information under their own privacy policies:

I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics’ default retention settings.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access or request a copy of personal data I hold about you
  • The right to request correction or deletion of your personal data
  • The right to opt out of analytics tracking (use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on)

California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. I do not sell personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at tyler@tylerschroeder.net.

Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this Site, please contact me and I will take steps to delete it.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. I encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact me:

Tyler J. Schroeder St. Paul, Minnesota, USA tyler@tylerschroeder.net