Privacy Policy
How we handle your data and respect your privacy.
Introduction
SPOQ Paper is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect and use data when you visit our website.
Data Controller
Royce Carbowitz is the data controller for this website. You can reach him at royce.carbowitz@gmail.com.
What Data We Collect
When you consent to analytics cookies, Google Analytics 4 collects the following information:
- Page views
- Session duration
- Approximate location (country/region)
- Device type and browser
- Referring website
We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information.
Cookies We Use
The following cookies are set by Google Analytics 4 when you consent:
| Cookie | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_<container-id> | Maintains session state | 2 years |
Legal Basis for Processing
Our legal basis for processing analytics data is consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)). Analytics cookies are only set after you explicitly accept via our cookie consent banner.
How to Manage Your Consent
You can accept or reject analytics cookies via the banner shown on your first visit. To change your preference later, clear your browser's localStorage for this site and the banner will appear again on your next visit.
Rejecting cookies means no analytics data is collected about your visit.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained for 14 months, per Google Analytics default settings. After this period, the data is automatically deleted.
Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectification of inaccurate data
- Erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
To exercise any of these rights, email him at royce.carbowitz@gmail.com.
Third-Party Services
We use Google Analytics 4, provided by Google LLC, to understand how visitors use our website. For more information about how Google handles your data, please refer to:
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page.
Last updated: February 2026
Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, contact Royce Carbowitz directly at royce.carbowitz@gmail.com.