Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 28, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how willykiel.com collects, uses, and protects information when you visit willykiel.com.

This is a personal portfolio website used to share my work, writing, projects, photography, and ways to contact me.

Information I collect

I may collect information in a few simple ways.

Information you choose to provide

If you contact me through a form, email link, newsletter signup, or project inquiry, I may collect:

Your name
Email address
Message content
Any other information you choose to send
Basic website data

Like most websites, this site or its tools may collect basic technical information, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on the site
Referring website or source

This information helps me understand how people use the site and improve the experience.

Cookies and analytics

This site may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand traffic, site performance, and visitor behavior. These tools may collect information about how visitors interact with the site.

You can usually disable cookies through your browser settings.

How I use information

I may use collected information to:

Respond to messages or inquiries
Improve the website and user experience
Understand which pages or projects people engage with
Maintain website security
Share updates if you signed up to receive them
Manage creative, professional, or business-related opportunities you contact me about

The FTC emphasizes that businesses and site owners should be clear about what they collect, how they use it, how they share it, and how they protect it.

How I share information

I do not sell your personal information.

I may share limited information with trusted tools or service providers that help operate the website, such as:

Website hosting platforms
Analytics tools
Form or email tools
Newsletter platforms
Security or performance tools

These providers may process information only as needed to provide their services.

I may also disclose information if required by law, to protect my rights, or to prevent misuse of the website.

Third-party links

This site may link to third-party websites, platforms, or projects, including social media profiles, Substack, client work, project sites, or external articles.

I am not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal information with them.

Newsletter or email updates

If you sign up for a newsletter or email list, I may use your email address to send updates, writing, project announcements, or related content.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting me directly.

Data retention

I keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose it was collected, such as responding to your message, maintaining records, or managing professional communication.

You can request that I delete your information by contacting me at will@willykiel.com.

Children’s privacy

This site is not intended for children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Your choices

You can contact me to:

Ask what personal information I may have about you
Request that I correct or delete your information
Unsubscribe from emails
Ask a privacy-related question

Email: will@willykiel.com

Security

I take reasonable steps to protect personal information, but no website or online transmission is completely secure. Please avoid sending sensitive personal information through contact forms or email.

Changes to this policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as the site changes. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.