Privacy and Cookie Policy

Privacy and Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 5, 2026

Welcome to juanramirez.net (the "Site"). I respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data is collected when you use this Site, which is hosted on Google Sites and uses Google Analytics.

This Site shares lived experience with bipolar disorder. I do not collect sensitive health information about you. You are never required to share your diagnosis, symptoms, or treatment history.

1. Who Is the Data Controller

• Site owner: Juan Ramirez

• Email contact: info@juanramirez.net

• Hosting platform: Google Sites (a service of Google LLC)

• Analytics provider: Google Analytics (Google LLC)

Because this Site is built on Google infrastructure, Google also processes certain data as described below.

2. What Information Is Collected

Information You Voluntarily Provide

Email Signup (if offered)
If you subscribe to a newsletter (e.g., via Google Forms or a third-party service), I collect your email address and any other fields you complete.

Comments
Google Sites has limited native commenting. If you comment using a Google-integrated feature, Google may associate that comment with your Google account.

Contact Form
If you contact me at info@juanramirez.net, I receive your name, email address, and message.

Automatically Collected by Google (Hosting + Analytics)

Because this Site is hosted on Google Sites and uses Google Analytics, Google automatically collects:

Data Point

How It's Used

IP address

Approximate location (city/region), fraud prevention

Browser type and version

Ensuring Site works properly

Device type (desktop/mobile/tablet)

Understanding reader behavior

Pages visited and time spent

Improving content

Referring website (e.g., Google search, social media, direct)

Understanding where readers come from

Click patterns (what you click on)

Analytics reporting

Google Analytics also collects:

• Audience demographics (age, gender – aggregated, not personally identifiable)

• Session duration and bounce rate

• Traffic source (organic search, social, direct, referral)

Google does NOT give me access to:

• Your name

• Your email address

• Your precise location (only general region)

• Your Google account activity outside this Site

3. How Google Uses This Data

Google uses the data collected via Google Sites and Google Analytics according to its own privacy policy:
🔗 Google Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

Specifically, Google may:

• Use data to improve its own products (e.g., Analytics, Sites hosting)

• Combine data across your Google account if you are signed in (for aggregated reporting)

Google does not sell your data. You can read Google's advertising and data practices at the link above.

4. Cookies Used by Google

Google Analytics sets cookies on your browser to distinguish unique users. Common cookies include:

Cookie Name

Purpose

Duration

_ga

Distinguishes unique users

2 years

_gid

Distinguishes users

24 hours

_gat

Throttles request rate

1 minute

You can disable cookies in your browser settings or use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on here:
🔗 tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. How I Use the Information

I use Google Analytics reports to understand:

• How many people visit the Site

• Which blog posts are most helpful

• Whether readers find the Site via search, social media, or direct links

I do not:

• Try to identify individual readers

• Sell or share analytics data with third parties

• Use Google Analytics for remarketing or ads (no ads on this Site)

6. Your Privacy Choices

Opt out of Google Analytics entirely

Install the official Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on:
🔗 tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Disable cookies in your browser

Most browsers allow you to block third-party cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may affect how Google Sites functions.

Use private browsing mode

Incognito (Chrome) / Private (Firefox/Safari) reduces tracking but does not eliminate it completely.

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" signal. Google Analytics respects DNT signals in some configurations. I have enabled DNT support where possible.

7. Google Sites Security & Data Location

Google Sites is a fully hosted service. Your data (including analytics and page views) is processed on Google servers located in the United States and potentially other countries where Google operates data centers.

Google is certified under:

• EU-US Data Privacy Framework

• Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework

• Standard Contractual Clauses (for GDPR compliance)

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Opt out of "sale" of personal information (I do not sell anything)

To exercise these rights, email me at info@juanramirez.net. Note that Google Analytics data is aggregated and not linked to your identity by me.

9. GDPR Rights (European Union/UK)

If you are in the EU or UK, you have the right to:

• Access your data

• Rectify inaccurate data

• Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")

• Restrict or object to processing

• Data portability

Because I cannot identify you individually from Google Analytics reports, these rights primarily apply to data you voluntarily submit (email, contact form). Email me at info@juanramirez.net for requests.

10. Children's Privacy

This Site is not intended for anyone under 18. Google's services also prohibit collection of data from children under 13 (or under 16 in some regions) without parental consent. I do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this page. The "Last updated" date at the top will change. Continued use of the Site means acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Me

For privacy questions or data requests:

Email: info@juanramirez.net

Or use the contact form on this Site (if available)