Privacy Policy
Last updated: 14.08.2024
Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit my website or use my services. I am committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Information I Collect
I collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other data you provide directly when filling out forms or contacting me.
- Usage Data: Automatically collected data, including IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage statistics.
Under the GDPR, personal data refers to any information relating to an identifiable person. Under the CCPA, "Personal Information" also includes categories such as geolocation data, internet activity, and professional information.
2. How I Use Your Information
I use the personal information I collect to:
- Provide and improve my services.
- Respond to inquiries and communications.
- Send important updates related to your project or services.
- Analyze website usage and improve functionality.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
I process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for me to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
- Contractual Obligation: Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you.
- Legitimate Interest: I may process your data to further my legitimate interests, unless those interests are overridden by your rights and freedoms.
4. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Under the GDPR and CCPA, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Your GDPR Rights:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request the deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a commonly used format.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
Your CCPA Rights:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information I collect, use, and share.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale: I do not sell personal information, but under CCPA, you have the right to opt-out of any future sale of your personal data.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights under CCPA.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at artemdigital@icloud.com. I will respond within the timeframes required by GDPR (1 month) or CCPA (45 days).
5. How I Protect Your Information
I implement industry-standard measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
I will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
I use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
If you are located in the EU, you will be asked to provide consent to use cookies on your first visit to our website.
8. Third-Party Services
I may use third-party service providers (e.g., analytics tools, payment processors) to assist in delivering my services. These third-party providers may have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on my behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
9. International Data Transfers (GDPR)
If you are located outside of the country in which I operate, please note that your information may be transferred, processed, and stored in a different country. I will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your personal data in compliance with the GDPR.
10. Do Not Track Signals (CCPA)
My website does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. However, you can adjust your browser settings to prevent tracking or opt-out of certain third-party tracking technologies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the "Last Updated" date, and where required, I will notify you by email or other communication.
12. Contact Me
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under GDPR or CCPA, please contact me at:
Artem Mishkin
artemdigital@icloud.com
Nicosia, Cyprus