Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit my website or contact me through the contact form.

1. Who I am

This website is operated by:

Jose Paitamala - Freelance Web Developer, UX/UI Designer & Artist

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact me using the form on this website.

2. What personal data I collect

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

• Your name
• Your email address
• Any information you include in your message (such as project details or budget)

I do not collect any sensitive personal data.

3. How I use your data

I use your personal data only to:

• Respond to your enquiry
• Communicate with you about a potential collaboration or project

Your data is not used for marketing purposes and you will not receive newsletters or promotional emails unless you explicitly opt in in the future.

4. Lawful basis for processing

Under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, the lawful basis for processing your personal data is:

• Legitimate interests - to respond to enquiries sent via the contact form
• Pre-contractual steps - where your message relates to a potential project or collaboration

5. How your data is stored

Messages sent through the contact form are processed securely and delivered to me via email.

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

6. How long I keep your data

Contact form submissions are stored securely for up to 5 years, or for as long as necessary to respond to enquiries and maintain a record of professional communications.

Data is reviewed periodically and deleted when it is no longer relevant or required. You may request the deletion of your personal data at any time.

7. Sharing your data

Your personal data is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties.

It may be processed by trusted service providers (such as website hosting or email services) strictly for the purpose of operating this website and responding to enquiries.

8. Cookies and analytics

This website may use basic analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and to improve performance.

Where required, cookie usage is controlled via a cookie consent banner.

For more details, please refer to the Cookie Policy.

9. Your data protection rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the form on this website.

10. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how this website operates.

The latest version will always be available on this page.