Last updated: August 27, 2026
JoRap.com (“JoRap Notes,” “we,” “us”) is operated by Jonathan Rapusas. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit jorap.com, how we use it, and what choices you have.
If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our contact form, you may send your name, email address, and message. That data is processed by our form provider so we can read and reply to you.
If you leave a comment on a blog post, your comment and any details you include (such as name or email) are handled by our comment provider (see Third-party services below).
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the site, standard web logs and analytics tools may record information such as:
- Pages you view and links you click
- Approximate location (country or region) derived from your IP address
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Referring site or search terms
- Date and time of your visit
We do not ask you to create an account to read the site.
Local Storage on This Site
Some tools on JoRap.com (for example, the Cursor Spending Forecast) save your inputs in local storage in your browser. That data stays on your device. We do not receive it on our servers.
How We Use Information
We use the information above to:
- Operate, secure, and improve the website
- Respond to messages you send us
- Understand which content is read and how visitors find the site
- Show comments on blog posts
- Display advertising, where enabled
- Comply with law and protect the site from abuse
We do not sell your personal information.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels or local storage) to:
- Remember preferences (for example, light or dark theme)
- Measure traffic and site performance
- Serve and measure ads
- Support comment embeds
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may limit some features (for example, saved theme preference or comment sign-in).
Advertising (Google AdSense)
We may use Google AdSense to show ads on JoRap.com. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the Internet.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies lets Google and its partners serve ads to you based on your visit to JoRap.com and/or other sites.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized ads at www.aboutads.info.
For more on how Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
Ad serving is subject to Google’s AdSense program policies. We enable ads only when configured on the site; until then, this section describes how ads will work when they are turned on.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the site - for example, which pages are popular and how people arrive here. Google may set cookies and collect usage data according to Google’s privacy policy.
You can opt out of Analytics in your browser with Google’s opt-out add-on. If your browser sends a Do Not Track signal, we ask Hugo to respect it when loading Analytics.
Third-Party Services
Parts of JoRap.com rely on services operated by other companies. Those services have their own privacy policies:
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Cloudflare | Hosting, content delivery, and security |
| Formspree | Contact form delivery |
| Disqus | Blog comments |
| Analytics and advertising (AdSense), where enabled |
We choose providers we believe are reputable, but we do not control how they handle data once it reaches their systems. Please review their policies if you use features that connect to them.
Links to Other Sites
JoRap.com links to other websites (for example, tools we mention in posts). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Read their policies before you share personal information there.
Children’s Privacy
JoRap.com is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will try to delete it.
Visitors Outside the Philippines
JoRap.com is published from the Philippines. If you visit from the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or other regions with data-protection laws, you may have additional rights (such as access, correction, or deletion of personal data held by us or our processors). To exercise those rights, contact us. We will respond as required by applicable law.
Data Retention
We keep contact messages as long as needed to respond and for reasonable business records. Analytics and ad partners retain data according to their own schedules. Server logs are kept for a limited time for security and troubleshooting.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this page from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy:
- Site: jorap.com/contact
- Operator: Jonathan Rapusas (JoRap)