Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st January 2024

Website: nowakdevs.live (the "Site")

Data Controller: nowakdevs.live ("we", "us", "our")

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website nowakdevs.live. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a contact form, or engage with our services. This data is processed under the legal basis of your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) or for the performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).

1.2 Derivative Data

Our servers automatically collect information when you access the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you viewed directly before and after accessing the Site. This data is processed under the legitimate interest of improving website security and performance (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies to customise the Site and improve your experience. For detailed information on cookies, please refer to Section 7 below. Where cookies are not strictly necessary, we will obtain your prior consent.

2. Use of Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To operate and maintain the Site;
To send you administrative information, including updates to our terms and policies;
To respond to your comments, questions, and requests;
To send you marketing communications, where you have consented;
To improve the Site and develop new features;
To monitor and analyse usage trends and behaviours;
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data:

Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose, such as receiving marketing emails.
Contractual Necessity (Article 6(1)(b)): Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you, such as providing access to our services.
Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c)): Where we need to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation, such as tax or accounting records.
Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f)): Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests. Our legitimate interests include maintaining the security of our Site, improving our services, and direct marketing to existing customers.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, and payment processing. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify (Article 28 GDPR).
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any change in ownership or use of your personal data.
With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Typically, we retain:

Contact form submissions: 24 months after the last communication;
Newsletter subscriber data: until you unsubscribe or for 24 months of inactivity;
Server logs and analytics data: 12 months.

When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal data, we will either delete or anonymise it.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR:

Right of Access (Article 15): You have the right to obtain confirmation that we process your data and request a copy of the personal data we hold.
Right to Rectification (Article 16): You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (Article 17): You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions (e.g., when it is no longer necessary, or you withdraw consent).
Right to Restrict Processing (Article 18): You have the right to request restriction of processing in certain circumstances, such as contesting accuracy or objecting to processing.
Right to Data Portability (Article 20): You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.
Right to Object (Article 21): You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing at any time.
Rights in Relation to Automated Decision-Making (Article 22): You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produce legal effects concerning you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 12. We will respond to your request within one month. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have violated your data protection rights.

7. Cookies Policy

7.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and improve your experience.

7.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of the Site, such as enabling security and login functionality. These do not require consent.
Functional Cookies: Used to remember choices you make, such as language preferences. These require your consent.
Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the Site, such as pages visited and error messages. We use third-party services like Google Analytics. These require your consent.
Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. These require your consent.

7.3 Managing Cookies

When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can also adjust your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer. Additionally, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

8. Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include SSL encryption, firewalls, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside the UK and EEA, including the United States where our hosting provider or service providers may be located. If we transfer your data to countries that have not been deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission or UK ICO, or other equivalent transfer mechanisms.

11. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us:

Email: privacy@nowakdevs.live
Postal Address: Data Protection Officer, nowakdevs.live, 123 Main Street, London, EC1A 1BB, United Kingdom

You also have the right to contact the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. In the case of material changes, we will notify you by email (if you have provided one) or by placing a prominent notice on our Site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

Last updated: 1st January 2024