Privacy Policy
Effective date: April 17, 2026 · Last updated: April 17, 2026
1. Introduction
This is the personal portfolio website of EJ Centeno, a Frontend Web Developer based in Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines. The site is located at ejcenteno.dev and showcases professional work, technical blog articles, and personal background.
This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you visit this site, how it is used, and your choices regarding that information. By using this site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
This site does not collect personal information directly. There are no user accounts, login forms, or server-side data storage of visitor information. However, third-party services integrated into this site may collect data as described below:
- Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data, including pages visited, time spent on site, device type, browser, and general geographic location (country/region level). This data helps understand how visitors use the site.
- Google AdSense may collect data about your browsing behavior to serve relevant advertisements. This includes information about the pages you visit and your interactions with ads.
No personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, or precise location is collected or stored by this site directly.
3. Cookies
This site does not set cookies directly. However, third-party services embedded in this site use cookies:
- Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish users, remember sessions, and track usage patterns over time. These cookies are set by Google and are subject to Google's privacy policy.
- Google AdSense uses cookies to serve personalized advertisements based on your browsing history and interests across websites.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some third-party features. Instructions for managing cookies can be found in your browser's help documentation.
4. Third-Party Services
This site uses the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics (analytics.google.com) — used for anonymous usage tracking and site performance measurement. Google Analytics Publisher ID: G-97XGF2Y6Q7.
- Google AdSense (adsense.google.com) — used for displaying advertisements. AdSense Publisher ID: ca-pub-7669495515207506.
These services are operated by Google LLC and are subject to Google's Privacy Policy, which can be found at policies.google.com/privacy.
5. How We Use Information
The information collected through third-party services on this site is used for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors use the site and which content is most useful, in order to improve the site's content and user experience.
- To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense, which helps support the maintenance of this site.
We do not sell, trade, rent, or share any personal data with third parties beyond the services described above. We do not use collected data for direct marketing or targeted outreach.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have several options to control how your data is used:
- Opt out of Google Analytics: You can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Manage ad personalization: You can view and adjust your Google ad settings at adssettings.google.com.
- Disable cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers provide instructions for managing cookies in their help section.
- Do Not Track: Some browsers support a Do Not Track signal. While this site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, you can use the opt-out options above to achieve similar results.
7. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or the practices described here, you can reach out through the following:
- Email: hello@ejcenteno.dev
- Website: ejcenteno.dev/contact
8. Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in how the site operates or in applicable laws. When changes are made, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised.
Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.