Effective Date: July 27, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes the data collection, usage, and disclosure practices of DCERD, LLC (“Company”, “we”, “us”), the legal entity that owns and operates DataCrafted.dev (“Website” or “Service”). This document is intended to comply with applicable laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).
By accessing or using the Website, you (“User,” “you,” “your”) acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. DEFINITIONS
- Personal Data: Information that identifies or can be used to identify a natural person, as defined by GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws.
- Usage Data: Data collected automatically through use of the Service, including IP address, browser type, device ID, and analytics.
- Synthetic Data: Artificially generated data sets that do not contain real user or customer information.
- AI-Generated Content: Content created, in whole or in part, using artificial intelligence tools.
- Data Subject: A natural person whose data is collected, under GDPR.
- Data Controller: DCERD, LLC, as the entity determining purposes and means of data processing.
- Service Provider: Third parties contracted to process Personal Data on our behalf.
2. SCOPE OF THIS POLICY
This Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access the Website, regardless of location. Residents of the European Union, United Kingdom, California, and other jurisdictions with enhanced data rights should refer to Section 8 for regional compliance.
3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following types of information:
3.1. Personal Data (if voluntarily submitted):
- Name
- Email address (via contact form or newsletter opt-in)
3.2. Usage Data (automatically collected):
- IP address (anonymized when possible)
- Device and browser identifiers
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring URLs and actions taken on the Website
4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)
We process Personal Data under one or more of the following legal bases:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): You have given clear consent
- Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): We pursue operational interests like site analytics
- Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): Where processing is required by law
5. PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION
We use Personal Data and Usage Data to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Website
- Respond to your inquiries or feedback
- Monitor usage trends and protect against misuse
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not:
- Sell your personal data
- Train AI models on user-submitted data without explicit, documented consent
- Use behavioral advertising or retargeting cookies
6. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We use both session and persistent cookies for essential functionality and anonymized analytics.
Types:
- Essential Cookies – Enable core functionality like page rendering and spam prevention
- Analytics Cookies – Google Analytics and similar tools used to evaluate non-personal usage data
Users may opt-out of cookies by adjusting browser settings or visiting Google’s opt-out page.
7. AI & SYNTHETIC DATA DISCLOSURE
We proudly use AI-assisted and synthetic data content throughout the Website. By visiting this site, you acknowledge:
- Synthetic datasets used in blog posts or portfolio projects are fictional and anonymized
- AI-generated content is for illustrative and educational use only
- No real user data is involved in training, inference, or generation unless expressly consented
- You should not rely on such content as legal, clinical, or financial advice
8. DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS
8.1. European Union / EEA (GDPR):
You have the right to:
- Access and correct your personal data
- Withdraw consent
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority
8.2. California (CCPA):
You have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out of any sale of your data (note: we do not sell data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
To exercise your rights, contact: hello@alexanderdeets.com
9. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Analytics data is retained for no more than 26 months.
10. DATA SECURITY
We implement commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. You use the Website at your own risk.
11. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
If you access this Website from outside the United States, be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. where data laws may differ. By using the Website, you consent to this transfer and processing.
12. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
This Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
13. LINKS TO OTHER SITES
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites we link to. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those external sites.
14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may revise this policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via banner or email (if applicable). Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of these changes.
15. CONTACT US
To contact us regarding this policy or to exercise your rights under any applicable law:
Email: hello@alexanderdeets.com
Mailing Address: DCERD, LLC — 5900 Balcones Drive, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731
This Privacy Policy has been drafted to reflect the current state of international privacy regulation while remaining accessible and actionable for users across legal jurisdictions.