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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how [Your Name] (“I”, “me”, or “my”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit my portfolio website [Your Website URL]. I am committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of the GDPR, the data controller is:

3. Personal Data I Collect

I may collect and process the following types of information:

  • Contact Information: Name and email address provided through the contact form.
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, and interaction data (collected via cookies or analytics tools).
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve user experience.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

I process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily submit a contact form.
  • Legitimate Interests: To analyze website performance and ensure site security.

5. Purpose of Data Collection

Your data is used for:

  • Responding to your inquiries.
  • Analyzing website traffic to improve the user experience.
  • Preventing fraudulent activity or cyberattacks.

6. Data Retention

I will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. For example, contact form inquiries are typically deleted after [e.g., 6 months] unless further communication is required.

7. Third-Party Service Providers

I use the following third-party services which may process your data:

  • ConoHa WING (GMO Internet Group, Inc.)
  • Google Analytics

8. Your Rights under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data I hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Erasure: Request that I delete your personal data (“Right to be forgotten”).
  • Data Portability: Request a transfer of your data to another service.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.

9. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), I ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your information.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact me at: info@kotono.website