Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2022‑12‑22
 

This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, used and protected when you visit the portfolio website of Jonas Laurinaitis (the “Site”) and when you contact Jonas through the Site.

By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Jonas Laurinaitis
Email: jonas.laurinaitis@gmail.com
Website: https://jonaslaurinaitis.wixsite.com

2. Personal Data Collected

The Site collects personal data only when you voluntarily provide it via the contact form. This may include:

• Your name

• Your email address

• The content of your message or inquiry

In addition, standard technical data may be collected automatically by the hosting provider for security and operational purposes, such as:

• IP address

• Date and time of access

• Browser type and version

• Pages visited

3. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

1. Responding to inquiries:

   • To read, manage and respond to messages you send through the contact form.

   • Legal basis: Your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) when you submit the form, and/or legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) to communicate with you.

2. Ensuring the security and functioning of the Site:

   • Using server logs and technical data to maintain and secure the Site.

   • Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

4. Data Retention

• Data submitted via the contact form is kept only for as long as necessary to handle your inquiry and any reasonable follow‑up.

• Technical logs may be stored for a limited period required for security and maintenance.

When data is no longer needed, it will be deleted or anonymized, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

5. Data Sharing and Transfers

Your personal data is not sold and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data may be shared only:

• With technical service providers (such as website hosting providers) who process data on behalf of Jonas Laurinaitis under appropriate data protection obligations.

• When required by law, regulation, or a valid legal request from authorities.

Currently, the Site is not intended to transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). If such transfers occur in the future, appropriate safeguards will be implemented in accordance with GDPR.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site may use only strictly necessary cookies required for basic operation, such as:

• Session cookies for secure navigation and correct display of pages.

No marketing or behavioral tracking cookies are intentionally used at this time.

If additional cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) are implemented in the future, this Privacy Policy and, where applicable, the cookie banner will be updated to inform you and obtain consent when required.

7. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are used to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures may include:

• Secure hosting environment

• Access limitations to personal data

• Use of encryption where appropriate

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

8. Your Rights (Especially Under GDPR)

If you are in the European Union or a jurisdiction with similar data protection laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access – to obtain confirmation whether your data is processed and to receive a copy.

• Right to rectification – to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) – to request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.

• Right to restriction of processing – to limit how your data is used in certain cases.

• Right to data portability – to receive the data you provided in a structured, commonly used format and transmit it to another controller where technically feasible.

• Right to object – to object to processing based on legitimate interests.

• Right to withdraw consent – where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

• Right to lodge a complaint – with a data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact:

Jonas Laurinaitis
Email: jonas.laurinaitis@gmail.com
 

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time, for example to reflect changes in legal requirements or the operation of the Site. The “Effective Date” at the top will indicate the most recent version.

You are encouraged to review this page periodically.
 

10. Contact

For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Jonas Laurinaitis
Email: jonas.laurinaitis@gmail.com
Website: https://jonaslaurinaitis.wixsite.com