Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 14, 2025
This website, joeedelman.com, is owned and operated by Joe Edelman. The site provides educational photography content. I do not sell products or services on the website, nor run advertisements or affiliate programs.
I respect your privacy. This policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and how cookies and tracking technologies are handled.
Information I Collect
Information You Provide
If you contact me using the contact form or by email, I may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any information you include in your message
This information is used only to respond to your inquiry.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the site, limited technical information may be collected, such as:
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- General geographic region
This information does not identify you personally.
Microsoft Clarity
I use Microsoft Clarity to understand better how visitors interact with the website. Clarity provides:
- Heatmaps
- Session recordings
- Click and scroll behavior
- Device and browser information
Clarity uses cookies and similar technologies to collect anonymous usage data. It does not collect names, email addresses, or other personally identifying information.
Microsoft processes this data in accordance with its privacy policy:
https://privacy.microsoft.com
How I Use Information
Information collected on this site is used only to:
- Respond to messages sent through the contact form
- Understand how visitors use the site
- Improve content and site usability
- Identify technical issues
I do not sell, rent, or trade your information.
Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are necessary for basic site functionality. Others help analyze how visitors use the site.
Cookies Used on This Site
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly, such as security or form handling. They do not track you.
Non-Essential Analytics Cookies
Microsoft Clarity uses non-essential cookies to analyze visitor behavior, including:
- Page interactions
- Scroll depth
- Navigation patterns
These cookies are used solely for site improvement and analytics purposes.
Managing Cookies
You can control or block cookies through your browser settings. If you disable non-essential cookies, Microsoft Clarity tracking will not function, but the website will continue to work normally.
Data Sharing
I do not sell or share your personal information. Data may be processed by service providers needed to operate the site, including:
- Microsoft Clarity
- Website hosting and security services
These providers process data only to perform their services.
Data Retention
Messages submitted through the contact form are retained only long enough to respond or for basic record-keeping.
Microsoft Clarity data is retained in accordance with Microsoft’s standard retention policies.
External Links
This website may link to external sites. I am not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. The revised date at the top reflects the most recent version.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy or Cookie Policy, contact me via the form at: https://www.joeedelman.com/contact