Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect information when you visit gael.klimala.net, explore my portfolio or blog, or contact me through the website. It also explains the choices available to you regarding your information.

This policy applies only to this website. Other websites linked from this site have their own privacy practices and policies.

Information I Collect

The information collected depends on how you interact with the website.

a) Information You Provide

• If you contact me through a form or by email, I may receive your name, email address, the contents of your message, and any project details you choose to provide.
• If you subscribe to email updates, I may collect your name and email address so I can send the communications you requested. You may unsubscribe at any time.

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, my hosting provider, WordPress, security tools, and other website services may automatically receive certain technical information. This may include:

• Your IP address
• Browser and device type
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed
• Approximate date and time of your visit
• General interactions with the website

The website may also use cookies and similar technologies to support basic functionality, remember preferences, protect the site, and understand how visitors use it.

How I Use Your Information

I may use the information collected through this website to:

• Operate, maintain, and protect the website
• Respond to messages, questions, and service inquiries
• Communicate about projects or services you ask about
• Understand how visitors interact with the website
• Identify and resolve technical or security problems
• Meet applicable legal or administrative requirements

I do not sell or rent your personal information. I may provide limited information to trusted service providers when necessary to operate, maintain, or protect the website. These providers may only use the information to perform the services requested of them.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember visitor preferences, improve security, and understand general website activity.

Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. The types of cookies used on this site may include:

• Essential cookies: Support basic website functions and security.
• Preference cookies: Remember choices that improve your browsing experience.
• Third-party cookies: May be created when the website displays content or uses features provided by another service.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.

Third-Party Services & Links

II rely on third-party service providers to host, maintain, secure, and support this website. These providers may process limited technical information when performing services on my behalf. Their handling of information is governed by their own privacy policies and service terms.

This website may also contain links to external websites, social media platforms, portfolio projects, or other online services. When you follow an external link, the privacy practices of that website apply. I do not control and am not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of external websites.

Data Protection & Security

I take reasonable steps to protect personal information collected through this website. These steps may include:

• Using HTTPS to protect information transmitted between your browser and the website
• Keeping WordPress, the website theme, and plugins updated
• Limiting access to website and account information
• Using security tools intended to detect or prevent unauthorized activity

No website, storage system, or method of online transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While I work to protect the information associated with this website, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights & Choices

Depending on where you live and the laws that apply, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information I have about you
• Ask that inaccurate or incomplete information be corrected
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent when information is processed with your consent
• Opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link included in those messages

Some requests may be limited when information must be retained for legal, security, recordkeeping, or administrative purposes.

To submit a privacy-related request, contact me at gael@klimala.net. I may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy when website features, service providers, business practices, or legal requirements change. Any revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Changes become effective when the revised policy is published unless another effective date is stated.

Data Retention

I retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, provide requested services, maintain appropriate records, protect the website, and meet legal or administrative requirements.

Technical and usage information may be retained according to the settings and policies of the service providers that support this website. When information is no longer reasonably needed, I will delete it or remove identifying details when practical.