Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy for Janis Lusitis
Effective Date: 15/09/2024

At Janis Lusitis, accessible at janislusitis.com, the privacy of our visitors is of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information that is received and collected by Janis Lusitis and how it is used. By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

When you visit "Janis Lusitis," we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When voluntarily provided through forms (e.g., contact form), we may collect names, email addresses, or other personal identifiers. This information is only collected when you actively provide it, such as by contacting us.
• Non-Personal Information: We collect non-identifiable information automatically when you browse the website. This may include:
  
  • Your IP address
  • Browser type
  • Referring/exit pages
  • Time and date of access
  • Pages viewed and other statistics

We collect and process personal data under the following lawful bases as required under the UK GDPR:

• Consent: When you provide personal information via a contact form, we process it with your explicit consent.
• Legitimate Interest: Non-personal information is collected to improve user experience and enhance the website’s functionality.

The information collected may be used in the following ways:

• To Improve User Experience: Non-personal information helps us analyze how users navigate the site, allowing us to improve its structure, content, and functionality.
• To Communicate: If you provide personal information through a contact form or other means, we may use this information to respond to inquiries or provide updates about new content, such as essays or research projects, only if you have opted in to such communications.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: If required, we may use your personal information to comply with applicable legal obligations or enforce our site policies.

"Janis Lusitis" uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect anonymous traffic data. Cookies are small files stored on your browser that help us recognize you on future visits. We will ask for your explicit consent before using non-essential cookies. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect the functionality of certain parts of the site.

We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to collect, monitor, and analyze website traffic. These third-party service providers have their own privacy policies addressing how they handle such information. We ensure that these providers comply with UK GDPR regulations and provide adequate safeguards for international data transfers.

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request a limitation on how your data is processed.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You can file a complaint with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at me@janislusitis.com.

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected with a new effective date. You are encouraged to review this policy periodically for any updates. Your continued use of the website after any modifications to the Privacy Policy signifies your acceptance of those changes.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: me@janislusitis.com