Privacy Policy

Last updated: 02/07/2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how this website ("I", "me", "this site") collects, uses, and protects information from visitors. This site is a personal blog and portfolio. It does not sell products or services, and does not process payments.

Information I collect

1. Information you provide

If you use the newsletter signup or contact form, I collect:

Email address
Name, if you provide one
Any message content you send me directly

2. Information collected automatically

Like most websites, this site automatically collects some technical information when you visit:

IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on them
Referring website
Date and time of visits

3. Cookies and analytics

Essential cookies for basic site functionality
Analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the site (for example, [Plausible / Google Analytics — name whichever you use])
No advertising or marketing cookies are used at this time

How I use your information

To send blog updates to newsletter subscribers, if you've opted in
To respond to messages sent through the contact form
To understand site traffic and improve content (via analytics)
To maintain the security and functionality of the site

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Data storage and security

Newsletter emails are stored with [your email provider, e.g. Mailchimp/ConvertKit/Framer forms]
Analytics data is processed by [your analytics provider]
Reasonable technical measures are used to protect stored data, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure

Information sharing

Information may be shared only with:

Service providers that help run this site (e.g. hosting, email newsletter provider, analytics), solely to provide those functions
Authorities, if required by law

Your rights and choices

You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the link in any email
You can request a copy of the personal data I hold about you
You can request that your data be corrected or deleted
You can disable cookies through your browser settings

To exercise any of these, contact me at boykoaleksiev@gmail.com.

Children's privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact me and it will be removed.

Your rights by region

If you're in the EU/UK (GDPR)

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data, and to object to or restrict its processing.

If you're in California (CCPA)

You have the right to know what personal information is collected about you, and to request its deletion. This site does not sell personal information.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated occasionally as the site grows. Material changes will be reflected here with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact

For any privacy-related questions, contact me at boykoaleksiev@gmail.com.

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.