Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 16, 2026

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by:

• Business Name: Rivershark Inc
• Owner: Gerard McLean
• Location: Viborg & Aarhus, Denmark
• Contact: gerard@gerardmclean.com
• Phone: +45 77 17 19 88

2. What Data We Collect

We Do NOT Collect:

• No tracking cookies - We do not use analytics cookies or tracking pixels
• No Google Analytics - We do not track your behavior on this site
• No third-party advertising cookies - No ad networks track you here
• No personal information - Unless you explicitly contact us via email or phone

We Only Use:

• Essential cookies for functionality - These include:
  • Language preference (English or Danish)
  • Cookie consent choice (stored in your browser's localStorage)

3. Third-Party Embedded Content

This website may include embedded content from third-party services:

YouTube Videos (youtube-nocookie.com)

• We use YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com)
• YouTube may set cookies when you play a video
• YouTube's privacy policy applies: https://policies.google.com/privacy

External Links

This website contains links to external sites (LinkedIn, Substack, Instagram, Amazon, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

4. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the European Union, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request what data we have about you (we don't collect any)
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (you can clear your browser's localStorage)
• Right to Object: Object to data processing (we don't process personal data)
• Right to Portability: Request your data in a portable format (not applicable - no data collected)
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of your data (not applicable - no data collected)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at gerard@gerardmclean.com

5. How to Control Cookies

Essential Cookies

This website uses localStorage (browser-based storage) for essential functionality:

• cookieConsent: Stores whether you accepted or rejected cookies
• cookieConsentDate: Stores when you made your choice

You can clear this data at any time:

• Chrome/Edge: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data → Cookies and site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove All

Third-Party Cookies

You can block third-party cookies (like from YouTube) in your browser settings. This will prevent embedded videos from loading, but will enhance your privacy.

6. Data Security

Since we don't collect personal data, there is minimal security risk. However:

• This website uses HTTPS encryption for secure browsing
• We do not store passwords or payment information
• Any contact via email is subject to email provider security policies

7. Children's Privacy

This website does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years old. We do not collect personal information from anyone.

8. International Data Transfers

This website is hosted in thew United States of America. Since we don't collect personal data, there are no international data transfers to worry about.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your privacy rights, please contact:

11. Complaints

If you are in the EU and believe we have violated your privacy rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority:

• Denmark: Datatilsynet - www.datatilsynet.dk
• EU-wide: Find your local authority at edpb.europa.eu

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Summary: We take your privacy seriously. We don't track you, we don't sell your data (because we don't have any), and we don't use analytics. This is a simple professional website designed to connect with potential employers and clients.

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