Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is Olgierd Minkiewicz, operating the website olgierdminkiewicz.com. For any privacy-related inquiries, you can reach us at:

Email: contact@olgierdminkiewicz.com

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Contact form data: When you use our contact form or send us an email, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Technical data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited on our website. This data is collected automatically through server logs.
• Cookie data: Information stored through cookies and similar technologies as described in the Cookie Policy section below.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries: When you contact us through the website, we process your data to respond to your message. Legal basis: legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
• Website functionality: We use essential cookies to ensure the website functions properly. Legal basis: legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
• Analytics: If analytics tools are implemented, we may process anonymized usage data to improve our website. Legal basis: consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

• Contact form submissions: Up to 24 months after your last interaction with us, unless a longer retention period is required for legal or business purposes.
• Technical logs: Up to 12 months.
• Cookie consent preferences: Up to 12 months.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Google Fonts: We load typefaces from Google Fonts, which means your browser connects to Google servers. Google may collect your IP address. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
• Cloudflare Turnstile: Our contact form is protected by Cloudflare Turnstile, a privacy-friendly security check that helps prevent spam and automated abuse. Cloudflare may process limited technical data (such as IP address and browser information) to verify that a submission is made by a human. For more information, see Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
• Hosting provider: Our website is hosted by a third-party provider that may process server logs containing your IP address and access data.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR (EU/EEA Residents)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: You can object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interest.
• Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
• Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@olgierdminkiewicz.com.

7. Your Rights Under US State Privacy Laws (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident or a resident of another US state with applicable privacy legislation, you have additional rights:

• Right to know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
• Right to delete: You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to opt out: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
• Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To submit a request, please contact us at contact@olgierdminkiewicz.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

8. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

Essential cookies:

• Cookie consent preference: Stores your cookie consent choice so the banner is not shown again. Duration: 12 months.

Analytics cookies:

• Currently, no analytics cookies are in use. If analytics tools are added in the future, they will only be activated after obtaining your explicit consent.

Marketing cookies:

• We do not use marketing or advertising cookies.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. When such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Email: contact@olgierdminkiewicz.com