1. Introduction
Welcome to IulianDev. This Privacy Policy explains how Alexe Iulian, operating as IulianDev ("I", "me", "my"), collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit my website or use my freelance development services.
I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
By using my website or services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
I collect information that you voluntarily provide to me, including:
Contact Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
Project Information
- Project type and description
- Budget range
- Project requirements and specifications
- Business or company name (if applicable)
- Any files or documents you share related to your project
Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the website
3. How We Use Your Information
I use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries: When you submit a contact form, I use your information to reply to your message and discuss your project needs.
- To provide services: Your project details help me understand your requirements and deliver the agreed-upon development services.
- To communicate: I may send you project updates, invoices, and important information related to our engagement.
- To process payments: Payment information is collected and processed securely through third-party payment processors.
- To improve the website: Technical data helps me understand how visitors use the site and make improvements.
4. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using industry-standard security measures. I take the protection of your personal information seriously and implement the following safeguards:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted to and from the website
- Secure, encrypted storage for any sensitive data
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular security reviews and updates
- Secure password practices and two-factor authentication where applicable
While I strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. I cannot guarantee absolute security but am committed to protecting your data to the best of my ability.
5. Third-Party Services
I use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:
Payment Processing
SumUp: I use SumUp to process payments securely. When you make a payment, your payment information is handled directly by SumUp in accordance with their privacy policy. I do not store your full credit card details.
Hosting
The website is hosted on secure servers provided by reputable hosting providers that comply with industry security standards and GDPR requirements.
Analytics
I may use privacy-focused analytics tools to understand website traffic and usage patterns. These tools are configured to respect your privacy and minimize data collection.
I am not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. I encourage you to review their privacy policies.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that I correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that I delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that I limit how I use your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the information provided in the Contact section below. I will respond to your request within 30 days.
8. Data Retention
I retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:
- Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 2 years after the last communication, unless a project engagement begins.
- Project data: Retained for 7 years after project completion for legal and accounting purposes.
- Payment records: Retained for 7 years as required by tax and financial regulations.
- Analytics data: Automatically anonymized or deleted after 26 months.
After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for legal, technical, or regulatory reasons. When I make changes:
- The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy will be revised.
- For significant changes, I may notify you via email or through a prominent notice on the website.
- Continued use of the website or services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
I encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how I protect your information.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact me:
I will do my best to address your inquiry promptly and thoroughly.