Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Yaroslav (“I,” “me,” or “Site”) collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit or interact with this website. By accessing or using this Site, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

1. Data Controller

The data controller is Yaroslav, operating this personal website.

For privacy-related inquiries, you may contact me at: y.c.o.trades@gmail.com

2. Data We Collect

Contact Data

Information you voluntarily provide through contact forms or direct communication, such as name, email address, and message content.

Technical Data

Automatically collected data including IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, language preferences, and referring URLs, gathered through server logs and analytics tools.

Usage Data

Information about how you interact with the Site, such as page views, scrolling behavior, session duration, and navigation patterns, used to improve performance and user experience.

3. How Personal Data Is Used

Personal data may be used to:

Respond to messages, inquiries, or collaboration requests
Improve website performance, usability, and content clarity
Monitor security, prevent abuse, and maintain site stability
Analyze traffic and usage trends to refine design and functionality

I do not use personal data for aggressive marketing or unsolicited communications.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Processing of personal data is based on:

Consent, when you voluntarily submit information
Legitimate interest, to operate, secure, and improve the Site
Legal obligations, where applicable

5. Data Sharing

Personal data is not sold or rented.

Data may be processed by trusted third-party providers (such as hosting, analytics, or email services) strictly for operational purposes and under appropriate data-protection agreements.

6. International Data Transfers

If data is processed outside the European Economic Area, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent protections are used to ensure data security.

7. Data Retention

Contact messages are retained for up to 12 months unless ongoing communication continues
Analytics data is stored in anonymized form and retained according to provider standards

Data is deleted or anonymized once no longer necessary.

8. Security Measures

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data, including encryption, secure hosting, and access controls. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Object to or restrict processing
Request data portability

Requests can be made via email and will be addressed within 30 days.

10. Automated Decision-Making

This Site does not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects.

11. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16, and no data from minors is knowingly collected.

12. External Links

The Site may include links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies separately.

13. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be reflected on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site implies acceptance of updates.

14. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data handling, contact:

y.c.o.trades@gmail.com