This Privacy Policy describes how Otito Ogene (“I,” “me,” or “my”), operating this website at otito.site, collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit this site or contact me through it.
1. Who I Am
I am an independent freelance software engineer based in Enugu, Nigeria, offering backend engineering, AI systems, and software development services. This site is a personal portfolio and business contact point; it does not process payments or sell goods directly.
2. Information I Collect
I collect information only when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you:
- Send a message through a contact form or email
- Reach out via social media (X, LinkedIn) linked from this site
This may include your name, email address, and any details you choose to share about your project or inquiry.
I do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (such as financial account numbers, government ID numbers, or health data) through this site.
3. Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, this site may automatically collect limited technical data through standard hosting and analytics infrastructure, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website
This information is used only in aggregate to understand site usage and is not used to individually identify visitors beyond what’s necessary for basic security and analytics.
4. How I Use Your Information
Information you provide is used to:
- Respond to your inquiries or project requests
- Communicate about potential or ongoing work
- Improve this website’s content and functionality
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Sharing
I do not share your personal information with third parties, except:
- When required by law or legal process
- With service providers that support this website’s basic operation (e.g., hosting provider), who are bound to keep such information confidential
6. Data Retention
I retain contact information only as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry or maintain a business relationship, or as required by applicable law.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. To make such a request, contact me using the details below.
8. Cookies
This site may use minimal cookies or local storage for basic functionality and analytics. You can disable cookies through your browser settings; doing so should not affect your ability to browse the site.
9. Third-Party Links
This site may link to external sites (e.g., GitHub, project demos, social media). I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
10. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
11. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact:
Otito Ogene
Enugu, Nigeria
Email: otitodrichukwu@gmail.com