Privacy Policy
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.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
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.comWe 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.