Privacy Policy

1) What this policy covers

This policy explains what personal information I collect on this portfolio website, how I use it, who I share it with, and your rights. It applies to this site and any forms or links hosted here.

2) Information I collect

• Contact details you submit: name, email, message content, and any files you attach via the contact/brief form.

• Project inquiry details (if used): company, role, budget range, timeline, project goals.

• Newsletter details (if used): name, email, subscription preferences.

• Usage data: pages viewed, links clicked, approximate location, device/browser type, referrer/UTM, and time spent (via analytics/cookies).

• Embedded content & third parties (if used): fonts (e.g., Google Fonts), video players (e.g., Vimeo/YouTube), form processors, scheduling tools, payment links. These services may collect their own usage data.

I do not intentionally collect sensitive information through this site.

3) How I use your information

• Respond to inquiries and provide quotes or proposals.

• Operate and improve the website, design portfolio, and content.

• Analytics to understand traffic and performance.

• Email updates/newsletters if you opted in, with an unsubscribe link in every email.

• Legal and security purposes (fraud prevention, enforcing terms, complying with requests).

4) Legal bases (EU/UK visitors)

Where applicable, I rely on:

• Consent (e.g., newsletter signup, non-essential cookies).

• Contract (to respond to or perform a requested service).

• Legitimate interests (site operation, basic analytics, preventing misuse).

• Legal obligation (where I must keep certain records).

5) Cookies & similar tech

I use essential cookies to make the site work. With your consent, I may use:

• Analytics cookies to measure traffic and improve the site.

• Functional cookies for preferences (e.g., language).
  You can manage cookies through your browser or device settings. If a cookie banner is present, your choices there will be respected.

6) Analytics (choose one and edit)

• Privacy-friendly analytics (e.g., Plausible/Umami/Matomo): I measure traffic without tracking you across sites or building profiles.
  or

• Google Analytics: If enabled, Google Analytics may set cookies and process usage data. See Google’s privacy policy and opt-out options.

7) Embedded content & links

My site may include embeds (videos, fonts, maps) and links to other sites. Those services operate under their own privacy policies. I don’t control what they collect when you view or interact with their content.

8) Who I share data with

• Service providers needed to run this site: hosting/CDN, form processing, email/newsletter tool, analytics provider, scheduling tool, file storage.

• Legal and compliance if required by law or to protect rights.
  I don’t sell your personal information.

Typical providers (edit these):
Hosting/CDN: {Vercel/Netlify/Cloudflare}
Forms/email: {Webflow Forms/Typedream/Feathery/Formspree}, {Mailchimp/Beehiiv/ConvertKit}
Analytics: {Plausible/Umami/Matomo/Google Analytics}
Video: {Vimeo/YouTube}
Scheduling: {Calendly/TidyCal}

9) Data retention

• Inquiries and emails: kept for up to {24 months} for reference and client history, then deleted or archived.

• Newsletter data: kept until you unsubscribe or I close the list.

• Analytics data: retained according to the provider’s default or configured period (e.g., {12–26 months}).
  You can ask me to delete your information sooner where applicable.

10) Security

I use reasonable technical and organizational measures (HTTPS, limited access, vendor security features). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

11) International transfers

Your data may be stored or processed in {Your Country} and other countries where my providers operate. When required, I rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses).

12) Your rights

If you’re in the EU/UK: you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing; request portability; and withdraw consent at any time. You can also complain to your local data protection authority.
If you’re in California: you may have rights to know, delete, correct, and opt-out of certain “sharing”/“selling.” I do not sell personal information. I will honor authorized agent requests and browser signals (e.g., GPC) where feasible.
To exercise rights, contact me at {hello@yourdomain.com}.

13) Children

This site is not intended for children under {13/16}. I don’t knowingly collect information from children.

14) Changes to this policy

I may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted here with a new effective date.

15) How to contact me

Questions or requests: {Your Name} — {hello@yourdomain.com}
Postal (optional): {Business Name, Street, City, Postal Code, Country}