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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 25, 2026Applies to: jermanus-portfolio.com

This Privacy Policy explains how Jermanus("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit this portfolio website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and responsibly.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you interact with this website:

  • Contact information you voluntarily provide (name, email address, message) via the contact form.
  • Usage data collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
  • Device information such as screen resolution, operating system, and browser version.
  • Analytics data through Google Analytics (if enabled), which uses cookies to track user behavior in aggregate.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, government IDs, or health data.

How We Use Your Data

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

  • Responding to your contact form submissions and project inquiries.
  • Improving the website's performance, layout, and content based on aggregate analytics.
  • Debugging technical issues and monitoring uptime.
  • Sending transactional emails (e.g., confirmation of a received inquiry). We do not send marketing emails without explicit consent.

We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

Cookies & Tracking

This website uses the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

Required for core functionality such as session management. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics cookies (if enabled) to understand how visitors interact with the site. These are optional and can be rejected.

Preference Cookies

Store your preferences such as theme (dark/light mode).

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings at any time. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the site.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

VercelHosting and edge network delivery. May log IP addresses for abuse prevention.Policy ↗
Google AnalyticsAggregate user behaviour analytics. Data is anonymised. Can be opted out via browser settings.Policy ↗
Resend / Email ProviderSending and receiving contact form emails. Message content is transmitted securely.Policy ↗
Prisma & PostgreSQLDatabase for storing contact submissions. Data is stored in encrypted databases within the EU/US.Policy ↗

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data in transit using TLS 1.3.
  • Database encryption at rest using AES-256.
  • Access controls limiting who can view submitted data.
  • Regular dependency audits and security patches.

No transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access

Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate data.

Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data.

Portability

Receive your data in a machine-readable format.

Objection

Object to certain types of data processing.

Restriction

Request we limit how we use your data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below. We will respond within 30 days.

International Data Transfers

This website may be accessed from countries outside your own. Data you submit may be transferred to and processed in the United States or European Union where our servers and service providers are located.

Where required by law, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

Jermanus — Software Engineer

hello@jermanus-portfolio.com

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have processed your personal data unlawfully.