Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 9, 2025

1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Alexander Karpetsky (“the Operator”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit https://karpetsky.com or use our services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including:

• GDPR — General Data Protection Regulation (EU)
• CCPA — California Consumer Privacy Act (USA)
• Other relevant global privacy regulations

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Data We CollectWe may collect the following types of personal information:
Information you provide directly:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Any other details you voluntarily submit via forms, chats, or email

Information collected automatically:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages you visit and actions you take on our site (cookies and analytics)

Sensitive data: We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless you explicitly provide it.

3. How We Use Your DataWe process your personal information for:

• Providing access to our website, services, and materials
• Responding to your inquiries and requests
• Sending updates, promotions, and marketing (only with your consent)
• Improving our website and user experience
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)We process your personal data on one or more of the following grounds:

• Consent — you have given explicit permission for a specific purpose
• Contract — to perform a contract with you or take steps before entering one
• Legitimate interests — to improve services, prevent fraud, or protect rights
• Legal obligation — when processing is required by applicable law

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)You have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Rectification — correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure (“Right to be forgotten”) — request deletion of your data
• Restriction of processing — limit how we use your data
• Data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Object to processing — including direct marketing
• Opt-out of sale (CCPA) — we do not sell personal data, but you may request confirmation

To exercise your rights, contact us at karpetsky@gmail.com.

6. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Sharing and Transfers of Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with:

• Service providers — hosting, analytics, email marketing
• Authorities — if required by law or to protect legal rights
• Business transfers — in the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition

If your data is transferred outside your country, we will ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses under GDPR.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website performance
• Analyze site usage
• Personalize content and ads

You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

9. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, firewalls, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 16 (or under 13 in the USA). We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
12. Updates to This PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact us at:
Email: karpetsky@gmail.com
Website: https://karpetsky.com