Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit my website czuchryta.com.

Last updated: October 2025

1. Data Controller

The controller of your personal data is:

Rafał Czuchryta

Email: rafal@czuchryta.com

2. What data is collected and why

a) Contact form

When you contact me via the form or directly by email, I collect your name, email address, and any information you include in your message.

Purpose: to respond to your inquiry and maintain further correspondence.

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest in communication with website visitors.

b) Cookies and analytics

This website uses cookies for functionality and analytics purposes.

Essential cookies – required for the website to function properly.

Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) – help me understand how visitors use the site (e.g., which pages are visited most often). Data is collected in an anonymized form whenever possible.

Consent management – handled via the Complianz cookie banner, allowing you to choose which cookies you accept.

You can read the full Cookie Policy here:

👉 https://czuchryta.com/cookie-policy-eu/

Legal basis:

• Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – your consent for optional cookies (set through the cookie banner).
• Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest for essential cookies.

c) Google reCAPTCHA

The contact form uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect against spam and abuse. This service may collect your IP address and other technical data required for security purposes.

Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest in preventing spam and ensuring website security.

d) Google Search Console

Used to monitor site performance and search visibility. Data is collected by Google in an aggregated and anonymous form.

3. How long your data is kept

• Contact messages are stored only as long as needed to respond or continue the conversation, and no longer than 12 months.
• Cookie preferences are stored for the duration specified in your browser or the Complianz settings.

4. Who has access to your data

Your personal data is not shared with third parties unless required by law or necessary for website maintenance and analytics (Google services as mentioned above).

All integrations comply with the GDPR and data is processed within the European Economic Area (EEA) or by providers offering adequate protection (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

5. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data,
• Request correction or deletion,
• Restrict processing,
• Withdraw consent at any time (for cookies or messages),
• File a complaint with the relevant data protection authority (in Poland: President of the Personal Data Protection Office – UODO).

6. Data security

Your data is processed securely. The website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS) and is hosted on servers provided by trusted EU-based hosting providers.

7. Links to external websites

My website may include links to external sites (e.g., Instagram). I’m not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.

8. Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in law or site functionality. The latest version is always available at czuchryta.com/privacy-policy.