Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

This website, drbarryofficial.com (the "Site"), is the personal website of Dr. Barry, a cybersecurity expert, author and researcher. In this policy, "we", "us" and "our" refer to Dr. Barry, and "you" refers to anyone who visits the Site.

This policy explains what information the Site collects, why, and what you can do about it.

2. Information we collect

Information you give us

When you send a message through the contact form, we receive:

• your name
• your email address
• the subject and content of your message
• whether you asked for a copy of Dr. Barry's résumé

Sending a message is optional. Please don't include passwords, financial details, health information or other sensitive personal information in your message.

If you email us directly, we receive your email address and whatever you include in your email.

Information collected automatically

Like almost every website, the Site is served by a hosting provider whose servers may record standard technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, the page you requested and the date and time. These logs are used to deliver the Site and keep it secure. We don't use them to identify or profile visitors.

3. How we use your information

We use the information you send us only to:

• read and reply to your message
• send you Dr. Barry's résumé, if you asked for it
• follow up on the collaboration, speaking, media or other inquiry you raised
• protect the Site and its contact form against spam and abuse

We won't add you to a mailing list, send you marketing messages you didn't ask for, or sell, rent or trade your personal information.

4. Cookies and tracking

The Site does not set cookies for visitors and does not use analytics, advertising or social media tracking tools. It doesn't store information in your browser.

The only cookie is a sign-in cookie used on the Site's private admin pages, and it is set only for the site administrator.

If this changes, we will update this policy before doing so.

5. Service providers and sharing

Messages you send through the contact form are stored in the Site's private database, which only the site administrator can access after signing in.

We rely on a small number of service providers to run the Site. They process information only to provide their services to us:

• EmailJS sends us an email copy of each contact form message. See the EmailJS Privacy Policy.
• Our web hosting provider runs the Site and stores its files and database.
• Our email provider stores the messages we receive and send.

We may also disclose information if required by law, or where necessary to protect the rights, safety or security of Dr. Barry, the Site or others.

6. Third-party links

The Site links to other websites, including Amazon (for books), LinkedIn, X, Instagram, GitHub, ProQuest and NSUWorks. When you follow one of these links, you leave the Site, and the other website's own privacy policy applies. We aren't responsible for how those websites handle your information.

7. How long we keep it

We keep contact form messages, both in the Site's database and in our email, for as long as needed to respond to you and handle any ongoing conversation, and then for a reasonable period for our records. You can ask us to delete your messages at any time (see your choices and rights).

8. Security

The Site is served over an encrypted HTTPS connection, and we take reasonable steps to protect the information you send us. However, no method of transmitting or storing data over the internet is completely secure, so we can't guarantee absolute security.

9. Your choices and rights

You can ask us to:

• tell you what personal information we hold about you
• correct information that is inaccurate
• delete your messages and contact details

Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under local law, such as the right to object to or restrict certain processing, or to complain to a data protection authority. To make a request, email us at the address below. We will respond within a reasonable time and may need to confirm your identity first.

10. Children's privacy

The Site is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 13. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

11. International visitors

The Site can be visited from anywhere. Information you send through it may be processed and stored in countries other than your own, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Changes take effect when they are posted.

13. Contact

If you have questions about this policy or want to make a privacy request, contact: