Privacy & Data Protection

This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Your privacy is fundamental to our professional relationship.

🔒 1. Data Collection

Information We Gather

We collect data you provide directly, such as your name, email address, and project inquiries via our contact form. We also automatically collect non-personal data like browser type and IP address for site analytics.

📊 2. Data Usage

How We Use Your Data

Your information is used solely to respond to your inquiries, manage project collaborations, and improve the functionality of this portfolio website. We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

🛡️ 3. Data Protection

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Data is stored on secure servers.

🌐 4. Third-Party Services

External Links & Tools

Our site may link to external services (e.g., Pexels for images). These services have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these third-party sites.

📝 5. Your Rights

Access & Control

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data held by us. To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@jonischwalbach.com.

🔄 6. Policy Updates

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted on this page. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.