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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: February 03, 2026

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This Privacy Policy explains how davidlapadat.com ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by David Lapadat, collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website.

We respect your privacy and handle any information responsibly. This site is a personal portfolio featuring original content on music, songwriting, poetry, and related topics.

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1. Information We Collect

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We collect information in two ways:

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  • Automatically collected information: When you visit the site, we (or our service providers) may automatically collect non-personal data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, and browsing behavior. This happens through cookies, log files, and similar technologies.

  • Voluntarily provided information: If you use our contact form or email us, we may collect your name, email address, and any details you provide in your message.

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We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health, financial, or racial data).

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2. How We Use Your Information

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We use collected information to:

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  • Operate and improve the website

  • Display personalized content and ads (via Google AdSense)

  • Respond to inquiries via contact forms

  • Analyze site usage (e.g., via Google Analytics)

  • Comply with legal requirements

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3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and serve advertisements.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other sites on the Internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to davidlapadat.com and/or other sites.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

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4. Third-Party Services and Advertising

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We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except as described here or required by law.

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5. Data Security

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We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no online transmission is 100% secure. We are not responsible for breaches beyond our control.

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6. Children's Privacy

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This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

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7. Your Rights

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Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your data. Contact us using the details below to exercise these rights.

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8. Changes to This Policy

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We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted here with an updated effective date.

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9. Contact Us

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If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: davidlapadat [at] gmail [dot] com (or via the contact form on the site).

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