Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Jono Chowdhury, operating as jono.build ("we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at jono.build (the "Site") or interact with our services.

We are based in the State of New York, United States. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter ("Optimizing Chaos")
• Send us an email or contact us directly
• Fill out any forms on the Site

This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide in your communications with us.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit, including:

• IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website or URL
• Pages visited on the Site and time spent on each page
• Date and time of your visit
• Device type and screen resolution
• General geographic location (city/region level, not precise location)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use Google Analytics (Measurement ID: G-YZ1B8GV91Z) to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information in an anonymous form.

The information generated by cookies about your use of the Site is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.

You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser. However, please note that if you do this, you may not be able to use the full functionality of the Site. You can also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To deliver and manage our newsletter, Optimizing Chaos
• To respond to your inquiries, emails, or other communications
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve the Site
• To understand how visitors interact with the Site
• To maintain the security and integrity of the Site
• To comply with legal obligations

We will not use your personal information for purposes materially different from those described in this Privacy Policy without your consent.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or voluntarily provide your information
• Legitimate Interests: To improve the Site, analyze usage patterns, and maintain security
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site, conducting our business, or providing services to you (e.g., email delivery platforms, analytics providers). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Third-Party Services

The Site uses the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: Web analytics service provided by Google LLC. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
• Google Fonts: Font delivery service provided by Google LLC. When you visit the Site, your browser may download fonts from Google's servers. For more information, see Google Fonts Privacy.
• Vercel: Hosting and deployment platform. For more information, see Vercel's Privacy Policy.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing how they use and protect your information. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

• Newsletter subscribers: Your email address is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Analytics data: Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's data retention settings (default 14 months)
• Contact communications: Emails and correspondence are retained for as long as necessary to address your inquiry and maintain business records

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted to and from the Site
• Secure hosting infrastructure provided by Vercel
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

9.1 General Rights

• Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly
• Data Portability: You have the right to request your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format

9.2 New York State Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of New York State, you may have additional rights under applicable New York privacy laws. We are committed to complying with all applicable state and federal privacy laws, including but not limited to:

• The New York SHIELD Act (Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act), which requires reasonable safeguards to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of private information
• New York General Business Law Section 899-aa, which requires notification to affected individuals and the Attorney General in the event of a data breach involving private information

In the event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify you and the New York State Attorney General in accordance with applicable New York law.

9.3 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
• The right to correct inaccurate personal information
• The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information

We do not sell your personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. International Visitors

The Site is operated from the United States. If you are visiting from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other regions with data protection laws that may differ from U.S. law, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

If you are a resident of the EEA or UK, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and the processing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

11. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under age 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. At this time, we do not respond to DNT signals. However, you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by adjusting your browser's cookie settings.

13. External Links

The Site may contain links to external websites, including our related business websites (vervology.com, 315ny.com, ecomforsale.com, tallowsoap.com) and third-party platforms (LinkedIn, X). These external websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy for any changes. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications to the Privacy Policy constitutes your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide by the modified Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.