Last Updated: December 16, 2025

1. Accessibility Statement

I strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, which is the recognized global standard for ensuring web content is user-friendly for people with disabilities. I continuously monitor and improve my website to ensure compliance.

I am committed to addressing these issues and seek solutions to improve overall web accessibility. 

If you encounter accessibility barriers (e.g., page navigation issues, missing alt text) or need assistance using assistive technologies, please contact me:

2. Terms of Service

A. Agreement & Acceptance These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between Ardan Michael Blum (located at 345 Forest Avenue, Suite 204, Palo Alto, California 94301) and you ("you" or "your"). By accessing or using my Service, you affirm that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must discontinue use immediately.

B. Intellectual Property & AI Protections All content on this Website (text, graphics, code, and blog posts) is the property of Ardan Michael Blum or his licensors and is protected by copyright laws.

  • Limited License: You may access and print materials for personal, non-commercial use only.
  • Artificial Intelligence Prohibition: You are strictly prohibited from using automated means (including robots, spiders, scrapers, or other data mining tools) to access, acquire, or copy any portion of this Website for the purpose of training machine learning systems, artificial intelligence models (LLMs), or creating competing datasets. Unauthorized use of my content for AI training is a material breach of these Terms.

C. Prohibited Conduct You agree not to:

  • Violate any local, state, national, or international law.
  • Interfere with the security or functionality of the Website (e.g., DDoS attacks).
  • Transmit malicious code, viruses, or spam.
  • Impersonate any person or entity.

D. Termination of Use: I reserve the right, in my sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Website, with or without notice, for any reason, including, without limitation, breach of these Terms.

E. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability:

  • "As Is" Basis: THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS." I DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Liability Limit: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ARDAN MICHAEL BLUM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
  • AI Content Disclaimer: Some content on this Website may be assisted by Artificial Intelligence. While I review for accuracy, users should verify information independently.
  • Informational Purposes Only & Professional Advice: The content provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, whether legal, financial, medical, or otherwise. Always seek the advice of a qualified professional with any questions you may have regarding a specific subject matter. Reliance on any information provided by this Website is solely at your own risk.
  • No Professional-Client Relationship: Your use of this Website, including implementation of any suggestions set out in this Website and/or use of any resources available on this Website, does not create a professional-client relationship between you and Ardan Michael Blum or any associated professionals. A professional-client relationship is only formed after I have expressly agreed to work with you in a signed written agreement.
  • Third-Party Links & External Resources: The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. I do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Accessing them is at your own risk.
  • Accuracy & Completeness: While I strive to ensure the information on this Website is accurate and up-to-date, I make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the Website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the Website for any purpose. The information may contain errors or inaccuracies and may not be complete or current.
  • Subject to Change: The content, features, and services on this Website are subject to change without notification.

F. Indemnification: You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Ardan Michael Blum from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.

G. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration: All claims and disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be resolved by binding arbitration on an individual basis administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA). You expressly waive your right to a trial by jury and your right to participate in a class action lawsuit. For any actions not subject to arbitration, you agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts located within Santa Clara County, California.

H. General Provisions:

  • Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
  • Waiver: No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.
  • Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Ardan Michael Blum regarding the use of the Service.
  • Modifications to Terms: I reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. These Terms are subject to change without notification. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

3. Privacy Policy

A. Information I Collect I collect information to provide my services and improve user experience:

  • Volunteered Information: Name, email, phone number, and message content when you register or contact me.
  • Automated Information: IP address, device type, browser version, operating system, and browsing behavior.
  • Inferred Information: Data derived from your interactions to understand your preferences (e.g., SEO topics of interest).

B. How I Use Your Data I use your data for the following business purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Website.
  • To detect and prevent fraud or security breaches.
  • To comply with legal obligations.
  • To communicate with you regarding updates, products, or marketing (with consent).

C. Data Sharing I do not sell your personal data for monetary value. However, I may share data in the following ways:

  • Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, and marketing partners (such as Google) who are bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect my rights.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

D. Data Security: I implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no website or Internet transmission is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

E. Children's Privacy: My Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me immediately so I can delete it.

F. Data Retention: I retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

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What are Cookies? Cookies are small text files saved on your device when you visit our site. We use them to make sure our website works correctly, to improve your experience, and to show you relevant content and ads. We also share data about how you use our site with our advertising and analytics partners to help us understand and improve our traffic.

B. GLOBAL MANUAL CONTROL: You have the power to block or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. This effectively stops tracking even if the website attempts to load it.

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. Select "Block third-party cookies" or "Block all cookies." Official Chrome Instructions
  • Safari (macOS): Go to Safari Menu > Preferences > Privacy. Check "Prevent cross-site tracking" or "Block all cookies." Official Apple Safari Support
  • Safari (iPhone/iPad/iOS): Go to Settings > Safari. Scroll to "Privacy & Security" and toggle "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking" or "Block All Cookies." Official iOS Instructions
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Menu > Settings > Privacy & Security. Under "Enhanced Tracking Protection," select "Strict" to block most trackers. Official Firefox Instructions
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data. Official Edge Instructions

C. GLOBAL OPT-OUT TOOLS: If you wish to opt out of data collection for interest-based advertising or analytics across the entire web (not just this site), you can use these industry-standard tools:

  • Analytics Opt-Out
    • Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: This browser extension prevents your data from being used by Google Analytics. Download Add-on Here
  • Advertising Industry Opt-Out Registries These tools allow you to opt out of targeted advertising from participating companies (including Google, Meta, and others) in a single step.
  • Mobile Device Identifiers Your mobile device has a unique ID used for tracking. You can reset or block this ID:
    • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking and toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
    • Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads and select "Delete advertising ID" or "Opt out of Ads Personalization."
  • Google Account Settings You can specifically control the ads you see from Google by visiting your personal Google Ad Center: My Ad Center

D. Use of Google Services and Google Consent Mode v2

I use services offered by Google, including Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and Google Firebase, to analyze traffic, personalize content, and facilitate application functionality. To ensure transparency, rigorous data protection, and full compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), I employ Google Consent Mode v2.

This advanced framework serves as a bridge between your privacy choices and Google’s tags, ensuring that they strictly adhere to your granular consent preferences. Consent Mode v2 introduces specific parameters — such as ad_user_data and ad_personalization — to explicitly control whether your personal data is sent to Google for advertising purposes or used for remarketing.

If you deny consent for specific categories (such as "Analytics" or "Marketing"), these services do not cease operation entirely but instead switch to a limited, privacy-preserving Advanced Mode:

  • No Cookie Storage: Google tags will not read or write cookies on your device for the denied purposes.
  • Cookieless Signals (Pings): Instead of tracking your individual activity, the services send lightweight, non-identifying signals (known as "pings") that contain only functional information (such as a timestamp, user agent, and referrer).
  • Privacy-Safe Modeling: These signals allow Google to model aggregate data, filling gaps in measurement and attribution without identifying you personally or tracking your browsing history across sites.

I recommend you review Google's Privacy Policy to understand how they handle data. For more detailed information on how Google processes your data under these frameworks, please visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

5. Jurisdiction-Specific Rights

A. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA & CalOPPA) Under California law, you have specific rights regarding your "Personal Information" (PI).

  • Sharing vs. Selling: I do not sell your personal data for money. However, the use of third-party advertising cookies may be considered "sharing" data under California law.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of this "sharing." I honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. Global Privacy Control (GPC) is a mechanism to allow Internet users to notify businesses of their privacy preferences. Please click https://globalprivacycontrol.org/ for more information. If your browser broadcasts a GPC signal, my systems will treat it as a valid request to opt-out of cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Do Not Track (DNT) Policy: In compliance with CalOPPA, I inform you that I do not alter my data collection and use practices when I see a Do Not Track signal from your browser, except regarding the GPC signal mentioned above.
  • Right to Know, Correct & Delete: You may request details on the data I collect, ask for the correction of inaccurate data, or request its deletion.
  • Verification: I will verify your identity before processing requests (typically within 45 days).
  • Non-Discrimination: I will not discriminate against you (e.g., deny services) for exercising these rights.

B. European Economic Area (EEA) & UK - GDPR: If you are located in the EEA or UK, you are protected by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

  • Legal Basis for Processing: I process data based on your consent (cookies) or my legitimate interest (security/fraud prevention).
  • Your Rights:
    • Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies or using the opt-out tools listed in Section 4.
    • Right to Erasure: You may request that I delete your data ("Right to be Forgotten").
    • Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).

C. Canada (PIPEDA) In accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA):

  • I will obtain your consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information, except where inappropriate.
  • You have the right to access your personal information and challenge its accuracy.

D. DMCA Copyright Notice: I respect intellectual property rights. If you believe material on this site infringes your copyright, please send a notice to my Designated Agent in accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(c). Your notice must include:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work and the infringing material.
  • Your contact information (Address, Phone, Email).
  • A statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized.
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
  • A physical or electronic signature. Designated Agent: Ardan Michael Blum (Contact via details below).

6. GDPR Compliance & Data Security

I am dedicated to compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and maintaining the highest standards of data security.

Data Hosting & Encryption: My infrastructure is hosted in the United States. I utilize industry-standard strong ciphers to encrypt all data at rest within my primary databases and backups. Additionally, all data transmitted to my platform is secured using TLS encryption.

Retention & Backups To ensure availability and resilience, I maintain encrypted backups of customer data.

  • Active Data: You retain full control over your active data.
  • Deletion Policy: Data deleted from your account is immediately removed from active systems. However, it may persist in my encrypted backups for a 90-day retention window, after which it is permanently expunged.

My Data Processing Agreement (DPA) governs my data handling practices. To request a copy, please contact me using the information in Section 7.

7. Contact Information

For any legal inquiries, privacy requests, or accessibility support, please contact me:

Ardan Michael Blum | 345 Forest Avenue, Suite 204 Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA