Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Tjaž Kovač ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this portfolio website (the "Site"). I take your privacy seriously and am committed to being transparent about my data practices.

1. Information I Collect

Information you provide directly

• Contact form submissions: Your name, email address, company name, project type, budget range, and message content when you reach out via the contact form.
• Newsletter sign-ups: Your email address when you subscribe to my newsletter.

Information collected automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and general navigation patterns. This data is aggregated and not linked to individuals.
• Technical data: Browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, and approximate geographic location (country/region level only).

2. How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
• Send newsletter updates you have subscribed to
• Improve this Site's content and user experience
• Understand how visitors interact with the Site
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

I will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), I process your data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you submit the contact form or sign up for the newsletter.
• Legitimate interests: For analysing Site usage to improve the experience.
• Legal obligation: When required by applicable law.

4. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months to allow for follow-up communications. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting me at tjazk@ricochetgroup.net.

5. Data Security

I implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or alteration. Form submissions are transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Services

This Site may use the following third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• Google Fonts: For typography — Google may collect limited technical data.
• Unsplash: For placeholder imagery — no personal data is shared.

I am not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

7. Your Rights (EEA/GDPR)

If you are in the EEA, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data I hold about you
• Rectification of inaccurate data
• Erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (in Slovenia: Information Commissioner — ip-rs.si)

To exercise any of these rights, email me at tjazk@ricochetgroup.net. I will respond within 30 days.

8. Cookies

This Site uses minimal cookies. Please see the Cookie Policy for full details.

9. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under 16 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted information, please contact me and I will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact me at:

• Email: tjazk@ricochetgroup.net
• Location: Slovenia, EU