Privacy Policy

I operate ryanblack.xyz (the "Hub") and showcase various independent projects, communities, forums, and tools (collectively, the "Network"). This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your information when you visit my Hub or navigate to any of my connected network sites. Please review my Terms of Service for additional conditions governing your use of these services.

1. Information I Collect

• Automatically Collected Information (Analytics): When you visit ryanblack.xyz or any of my network properties, I use third-party analytics services, specifically Google Analytics, to understand how visitors interact with my sites. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and time spent on site. This data is collected via cookies and similar technologies.

• User-Provided Information: If you register an account, post in a community forum, submit a classified ad, share a file, or contact me directly, I may collect personal details such as your username, email address, and any content you voluntarily provide.

2. How Information Is Used

I use the information collected to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Hub and my network sites.

• Analyze traffic trends, user behavior, and site performance via Google Analytics.

• Moderate communities, prevent abuse, and ensure the security of my platforms.

• Respond to inquiries or communications sent by you.

3. Cookies and Google Analytics

My sites use cookies to function and to measure traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to help me analyze how users use my sites.

• Google's Privacy Practices: For more information on how Google collects and processes data, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms site.

• Opting Out: You can prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can also configure your browser to refuse cookies, though some features of my network sites may not function properly as a result.

4. Third-Party Links

My Hub (ryanblack.xyz) contains links and showcases pointing to independent projects and tools hosted and managed by me. Once you leave my Hub to visit an external site not operated by me, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

5. Data Security

I take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect the information transmitted across my sites. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Children's and Minors' Privacy

My sites are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Your continued use of the Hub following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

8. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via my Contact Page.