Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Xerxes Duane ("Xerxes Duane", "we", "us") collects and uses information when you visit this website or contact us. We keep this short and in plain language, the same way we work.
Who we are
Xerxes Duane is an independent systems consultant based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. You can reach us at hi@xerxesduane.com or on WhatsApp at +971 54 328 1995.
What we collect and why
Enquiries. When you submit the contact form or message us, we collect the details you provide (such as your name, business, email, phone number, and message) so we can respond and follow up. The form is handled by Formspree, which delivers it to us by email.
Analytics. With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity to understand how the site is used (pages viewed, rough location, device, and aggregated heatmaps or anonymized session replays) so we can improve it. Analytics cookies and recording are off by default and only start if you choose "Accept" on the cookie banner. You can decline, and the site works exactly the same.
Visit counter. The number shown beside the profile counts visits to this site each month. It runs without waiting for your consent because there is nothing personal in it: no cookie is set, no identifier is created, and nothing about you is sent or stored. Your browser keeps a single flag for the length of the tab session so one visit isn’t counted twice, and the server keeps one number per month, not one row per visitor.
Cookies & local storage. We store your cookie choice on your device so we don't ask again, and a session flag for the visit counter above. Analytics providers set their own cookies only after you accept.
Who we share it with
We don't sell your data. We use a small set of trusted providers to run the site and respond to you: Google (Analytics), Microsoft (Clarity), Formspree (contact form), Vercel (hosting), Supabase (the visit counter's database), and WhatsApp (if you message us there). Each processes data under its own privacy terms, and some may process it outside the UAE.
How long we keep it
We keep enquiry details for as long as needed to help you and for our records, then delete them. Analytics data follows each provider's standard retention settings.
Your choices
You can accept or decline analytics at any time via the cookie banner (clear your site data to see it again). You can also ask us to access, correct, or delete the personal information you've shared by emailing hi@xerxesduane.com.
Changes
We may update this policy as the site evolves; the date above shows the latest version. This is a general policy provided for transparency, not legal advice.