Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 16, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Mateusz Kaczmarczyk ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit my portfolio website and use the contact form.

1. Information I Collect

When you use the contact form on this website, I collect:

Name: The name you provide in the contact form
Message: The content of your message or inquiry
Technical Information: IP address, browser information, and timestamp (for security and spam prevention)

I do not collect email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personal information beyond what you voluntarily provide in the contact form.

2. How I Use Your Information

I use the collected information solely to:

Respond to your inquiry or message
Communicate with you about your request
Prevent spam and ensure form security

I do not:

Use your information for marketing or promotional purposes
Sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties
Use your information for any purpose other than responding to your inquiry

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union, my legal basis for processing your personal data is:

Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for my legitimate interest in responding to your inquiry and providing support

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is:

Transmitted securely: All form submissions are encrypted via HTTPS
Processed via serverless functions: Using Cloudflare Pages Functions for enhanced security
Sent via email: Form submissions are sent to my secure email address using MailChannels
Not stored permanently: Form data is only temporarily processed to send the email notification

5. Data Retention

I retain your contact form submissions for:

Email records: Up to 6 months in my email system for communication history
Server logs: Up to 30 days for security and technical purposes

After these periods, your data is automatically deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
Restriction: Request restriction of processing

7. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: I do not sell personal information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

8. Third-Party Services

This website uses:

Cloudflare Pages: For hosting and serverless functions (Privacy Policy: cloudflare.com/privacy)
MailChannels: For sending email notifications (Privacy Policy: mailchannels.com/privacy)
Google Fonts: For typography (Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy)

9. Cookies and Tracking

This website does not use cookies, analytics, or tracking technologies. No personal data is collected automatically through your browsing behavior.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your jurisdiction through Cloudflare's global network. All transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards and comply with applicable data protection laws.

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 an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights:

📧 Email: [email protected]

🔒 Submit Privacy Request: Use our privacy request form

⏱️ Response Time: I will respond to privacy requests within 30 days (or as required by applicable law)

13. Data Controller Information

Data Controller: Mateusz Kaczmarczyk
Website: youex.design
Contact: [email protected]

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws. If you have specific concerns about privacy compliance, please consult with a legal professional.