Privacy Policy

TL;DR

We only collect what you share through the contact form (your email, message, and optionally your name and phone number) so we can get back to you. We use Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Piwik to see how folks use the site, but don’t worry – it’s all anonymous. We also use cookies, and you can manage them through Piwik’s consent manager.

We keep your data just as long as needed (up to 14 months for analytics) and protect it with SSL and Cloudflare. You’re free to access, update, or delete your data anytime. And yes, we play by the GDPR and CCPA rules.

Introduction

Welcome to the website of Konstantin Shenderov - Test Automation & Full Stack Developer ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, fill out our contact form, or use our services. We aim to comply with privacy regulations globally, including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information when you fill out our contact form:

  • Mandatory: Email address and message
  • Optional: Name and phone number

This data is processed through a third-party service provider, Formspark, and forwarded to our email address. We use the information solely to respond to your inquiries and do not use it for marketing purposes.

2. Analytics and Tracking Tools

We use several tools to track website usage for performance improvement:

  • Google Analytics (with IP anonymization)
  • Microsoft Clarity
  • Piwik (used for managing user consent to cookies)
  • reCAPTCHA (for spam protection)

3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies for analytics purposes. Cookies help us improve user experience by understanding how users interact with the site. You can manage or disable cookies through the Piwik consent management tool available on our site.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Functional Cookies: Necessary for the functioning of the website (e.g., spam protection via reCAPTCHA).
  • Analytics Cookies: Used for performance tracking and improvement (e.g., Google Analytics, Piwik, Microsoft Clarity).

4. Data Usage and Retention

We use the collected information only to:

  • Respond to inquiries via the contact form
  • Analyze website traffic and performance
  • Enhance website security

Data Retention:

  • Contact form data is stored by Formspark for as long as necessary to address your request.
  • Google Analytics: Event data is retained for 2 months, user data for 14 months, with a reset upon user activity.
  • Piwik: Data is retained for 14 months.
  • Microsoft Clarity: Data is retained for 13 months.

5. Data Sharing and Security

We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. However, data is processed by third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Formspark) that may collect additional information according to their privacy policies.

We take the following steps to ensure the security of your data:

  • SSL encryption for secure traffic between users and the website
  • Cloudflare for additional protection against threats

6. User Rights

As a visitor, you have the following rights:

  • Access and Control: You can request access to the data we hold about you, request corrections, or ask for its deletion.
  • Cookie Management: You can manage your cookie preferences via the Piwik consent manager or through browser settings.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt-out of tracking tools by managing your browser's privacy settings or using ad-blockers.

7. International Compliance

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

8. Data Processed by Third-Party Services

Your data is processed by third-party service providers such as:

  • Formspark (for contact form submissions)
  • Google Analytics
  • Microsoft Clarity
  • Piwik

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand how they handle your data.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal data from children. If we become aware of any data collected from a child without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact us via the contact form on the website.