Bergaman

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-08-14

Introduction

Bergaman is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how information is collected, used, disclosed, and safeguarded when you visit https://www.bergaman.dev.

Please do not use the site if you do not agree with this policy.

Information We Collect

Contact submissions may include your name, email address, inquiry type, message, submission time, a keyed non-reversible HMAC of the IP address, a length-limited browser user-agent, and a length-limited referring page.

Newsletter subscriptions, blog comments, and email correspondence contain only the information you voluntarily provide. Cookies or local storage may be used for essential preferences and site functionality.

How We Use Your Information

Information is used to operate and improve the site, answer inquiries, deliver requested communications, prevent spam and abuse, troubleshoot technical issues, and comply with legal obligations.

Data Retention

Contact submissions are scheduled for automatic deletion after 365 days unless longer retention is required for an active project, legal obligation, dispute resolution, or a requested business relationship. You may request earlier deletion.

Data Disclosure

Information may be shared with trusted service providers required to operate the site, when legally required, or when necessary to protect rights, property, and safety. Personal information is not sold.

Third-Party Services

The site may use Vercel Analytics for privacy-oriented aggregate metrics, MongoDB Atlas for application data storage, and Gmail/SMTP for requested email notifications. These providers maintain their own privacy policies.

Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, or portability of your personal data. California residents may also exercise applicable CCPA rights, including the right to know, delete, opt out, and receive non-discriminatory treatment.

Children's Privacy

The site is not intended for children under 13, and personal information from children under 13 is not knowingly collected.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated when services or legal requirements change. The effective date shown above will be updated when a revision is published.

Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests, contact us: