Overview
This policy describes how Jamie Forrest (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit drjforrest.com or use its services.
Information we collect
You provide
- Contact details when you use the form (name, email, message)
- Optional Google Scholar identifiers submitted to the citation network generator
- Anything else you choose to share
Collected automatically
- Usage data (pages, time, device)
- IP address and browser information
- Cookies and similar technologies
How we use it
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve the site
- Power the citation network generator
- Analyze usage and performance
- Comply with legal obligations
Interactive tools
The citation network generator may send an author name, ORCID, or OpenAlex identifier you provide to OpenAlex (a public scholarly index) to build a visualization. Do not submit personal data beyond a public author identifier.
Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We may share it with service providers who operate the site, when required by law, in connection with a business transaction, or with your explicit consent.
Cookies and tracking
Essential cookies for functionality, analytics cookies (including Vercel Analytics), and performance cookies. You can control cookies in your browser; doing so may affect how the site works.
Security and retention
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures, but no internet transmission is fully secure. We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law.
Your rights
Depending on location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, port, or object to processing of your personal information. Use the contact form to exercise them.
Children
This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their personal information.
Changes
Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Questions: contact form. We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.