# Privacy Policy **Published:** 2026-04-27 **Author:** Michael Janzen **Keywords:** privacy policy, Janzen Works, data collection, session cookies, AI crawlers, server logs, GitHub OAuth, Google OAuth, user data rights, Michael Janzen --- The privacy policy for janzenworks.com, the professional site of Michael Janzen's product studio and consultancy, effective April 26, 2026. It outlines minimal data collection: 30-day server logs, account details for signed-in users, OAuth data from GitHub or Google sign-ins, and a single session cookie. The site does not use advertising networks, sell data, or run tracking services like Google Analytics, and users can request data access or deletion via email. --- > A plain-language look at what janzenworks.com collects, what it doesn't, and how AI crawler visits factor into the picture. --- **Effective date:** April 26, 2026 ## Who we are Janzen Works (janzenworks.com) is the professional website of Michael Janzen, a product studio and consultancy. Questions about this policy? Reach us at michael@janzenworks.com. ## What we collect **When you visit, we collect standard server logs:** your IP address, browser type, the pages you visit, and how you arrived here. These help us keep the site running and secure. Logs are retained for 30 days. **When you sign in:** If you create an account, we store your name and email. If you sign in with GitHub or Google, we receive only your name, email, and profile picture from those providers; we never see your password. **When you contact us:** If you contact us via email or a contact form, we use your information only to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list or share your details with third parties. **Cookies:** We use a single session cookie to keep you signed in. We do not use advertising cookies or track you across other websites. ## What we don't collect We do not run advertising networks, sell your data, or share it with third parties beyond what is needed to operate the site (our hosting provider). We do not use Google Analytics or similar tracking services. ## AI crawlers Like most websites, this site is visited by AI systems (such as those that power ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity). We track these visits in aggregate to understand how AI answer engines discover and use our content. This data contains no personal information. ## Your rights You can request access to or deletion of your account data at any time by emailing michael@janzenworks.com. ## Changes If we make material changes, we will update the effective date above. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What personal data does janzenworks.com collect?** A: janzenworks.com collects standard server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited, referrer) retained for 30 days, and if you create an account, your name and email. Sign-ins via GitHub or Google share only your name, email, and profile picture. **Q: Does janzenworks.com use Google Analytics or advertising trackers?** A: No, janzenworks.com does not use Google Analytics, advertising networks, or cross-site tracking cookies. The site uses only a single session cookie to keep users signed in. **Q: How can I request deletion of my account data?** A: You can request access to or deletion of your account data at any time by emailing michael@janzenworks.com. **Q: Does janzenworks.com sell or share user data with third parties?** A: No, janzenworks.com does not sell user data or share it with third parties beyond what is required to operate the site, such as the hosting provider. **Q: How does janzenworks.com handle AI crawlers like ChatGPT and Claude?** A: The site tracks visits from AI systems such as those powering ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity in aggregate to understand how AI answer engines discover and use the content. This aggregate data contains no personal information. --- ## Key Entities - **janzenworks.com** (Organization) — Professional website and product studio/consultancy of Michael Janzen.