Updated: October 5, 2026
i Howard Altman (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to transparency, protecting your information, and minimal data collection.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information, when you visit us at howardaltman.info (the “website”), or interact with us.
1. What Information Do We Collect?
We do not directly collect personal information through the website, unless you choose to use the “Contact Form” provided on the website. We do not provide user accounts, comments, newsletters, purchases, or other features designed to request personal information.
When you visit the website, certain technical information may be processed automatically by our hosting provider, content-delivery services, security tools, or other infrastructure. This information may include:
Usage Data Collection
Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the website or from the website infrastructure itself.
Device Use Information
- IP address
- Domain name
- Browser type
- Browser version
- Type of device
- Unique device identifiers
- Operating system
Site Use Information
- Referring URL
- Pages visited
- Time and date of pages visited
- Duration of time on each page visited
- Information contained in server, security, or error logs
Personal Data Collection
Personal Data or personally identifiable information is any information that identifies an individual. The website only collects this information when you choose to provide it directly to us.
Contact Form
A contact form is provided by the website for the convenience of visitors to send us a message.
When you use the “Contact Form”, we collect the following personal information:
- First name and last name
- Email address
Cookies
The website does not use cookies for advertising, profiling, or personalized marketing.
Our hosting provider or essential security and performance services may use necessary cookies or similar technologies to deliver the website, protect it from malicious activity, maintain sessions, or support reliable operation.
These cookies are not linked to personally identifiable information. When you visit us you have the opportunity to accept, reject or personalize our cookies. You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
View our cookie policy.
2. How Do We Use Collected Information?
Data Use
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and display the website
- Maintain website security and availability
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, attacks, or other misuse
- Diagnose technical errors
- Comply with legal requirements.
- To process, manage and respond to your message if you use the “Contact Form”.
3. Who We Share Your Data With?
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information.
We may share or permit access to limited technical information with service providers that help us host, secure, maintain, or deliver the Website. These providers may process information only as necessary to provide their services and under their own privacy terms or contractual obligations.
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to:
- Comply with a legal process or enforceable government request
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Protect visitors or the public
- Investigate security incidents or unlawful activity
If you send us a message using the “Contact Form” your message and its attached personal information is viewable by the website administrator(s) and is treated as confidential, unless you specifically indicate otherwise.
4. How Long Do We Keep Collected Data?
Data Retention
We retain technical logs and related information for as long as necessary for security, troubleshooting, operational, recordkeeping and legal purposes. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of log, the service involved, and applicable legal requirements.
5. How Do We Secure Data?
Data Security
We follow industry-standard security practices to protect your information both online and offline. Sensitive data is transmitted via secure encryption (HTTPS), and access is restricted to authorized personnel only.
Children’s Privacy
The website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Links
The website may contain links to other websites, publications, or platforms. When you click a link, you are directed to another website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
CCPA / GDPR and Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information. You may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
You may also have the right to complain to your local data-protection authority. We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request.
To exercise these rights, contact us at .
Changes To This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.
Privacy Policy Concerns
For questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at .