Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to uestliguci.com ("the Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how I, Uestli Guci ("I", "me", or "my"), collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit this website.

I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

Name: Uestli Guci

Email: uestli.guci@ldaeurope.com

Location: Tirana, Albania | European Union

3. Information I Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

When you use the contact form on this website, I collect:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Subject of your inquiry
• Message content
• Timestamp of submission

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation paths (only if you consent to analytics cookies)

4. How I Use Your Information

I use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Contact Form Submissions: To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about professional opportunities or collaborations
• Website Analytics: To understand how visitors use the website and improve user experience (only with your consent)
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect my rights

Legal Basis for Processing

• Consent: For analytics and optional cookies
• Legitimate Interest: For responding to contact form submissions and improving website functionality
• Legal Obligation: For compliance with applicable laws

5. Data Storage and Security

Storage Duration:

• Contact form submissions: Retained for 30 days or until the inquiry is resolved
• Analytics data: Retained for 14 months (if you consent to analytics cookies)
• Cookie preferences: Stored in your browser until you clear them or change preferences

Security Measures:

• Secure SMTP email transmission with TLS encryption
• HTTPS encryption for all website communications
• Rate limiting to prevent spam and abuse
• Input sanitization to prevent security vulnerabilities

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. I may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Google (for email transmission via Gmail SMTP), analytics providers (only with your consent)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Protection of Rights: To protect my legal rights or prevent illegal activity

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how your data is used
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for analytics cookies at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at uestli.guci@ldaeurope.com

8. Cookies

This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about the cookies I use, please see my Cookie Policy.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), particularly in the United States (for Google services). I ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or reliance on adequacy decisions.

10. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe I have inadvertently collected such information, please contact me immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via a prominent notice on the website.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact me:

Email: uestli.guci@ldaeurope.com

Response Time: I aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.