I collect this data for several key reasons, primarily:
- To protect the security and integrity of my website and prevent misuse such as spam, fraud, and malicious activities.
- To improve the overall user experience by analyzing the types of devices, browsers, and networks used to access my website.
- To comply with legal obligations and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
I process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Legitimate Interest: Ensuring the security and functionality of my website.
- Consent: By submitting the contact form, you provide explicit consent for the collection and processing of your data.
- Legal Obligation: Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
I retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory, and security requirements. The retention period is determined based on the nature of the data and applicable legal obligations.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the data I hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to limit the processing of your data.
- Right to Object: You can object to data processing based on my legitimate interests.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority.
I do not share your personal data with third parties without your consent, except in the following cases:
- When required by law or regulatory authorities.
- When necessary to protect the security of my website and prevent fraud.
- When engaging third-party service providers who assist in operating my website, subject to strict data protection agreements.
If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
Data SecurityI implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Contact InformationIf you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact me via the contact form on my website. For privacy reasons, I do not publicly disclose my email address.
Changes to This Privacy PolicyI may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or legal requirements. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.