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Privacy policy

I only collect what I need to reply to you and run this site. I never sell it, and you can ask me to delete it at any time.

The short version
  • I only collect what you send me through the contact form
  • No ads, no tracking cookies, no selling your data
  • Visit statistics are anonymous and cookie-free
  • Ask me to see or delete your data any time
Document no. 0002 · Privacy policyVersion [1.0] · [DD Month YYYY]
§ 01

Who I am

This site is run by [Your full legal name], trading as Marginalia, [street address], [city], [country]. I’m the data controller, which means I decide how any personal data you share here is used.

You can reach me about anything on this page at hello@marginalia.studio.

§ 02

What I collect

I collect only what you choose to give me, plus anonymous visit statistics.

WhatWhy I need itKept for
Your name and emailTo reply to your enquiry[24 months]
Project details you sendTo prepare a proposal and quote[24 months]
Website and launch date (optional)Context for your project[24 months]
Anonymous visit statisticsTo see which pages are usefulNot personal
§ 03

Why I’m allowed to use it

When you send an enquiry, I use your details to take steps you’ve asked for before we sign a contract (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)). Once you’re a client, I keep invoices and records because the law requires it (Art. 6(1)(c)). Anonymous statistics fall under my legitimate interest in running a useful site (Art. 6(1)(f)).

§ 04

Cookies and analytics

This site uses [analytics tool], which doesn’t set cookies or collect personal data. The only cookies are the technical ones WordPress needs to work, so there’s no cookie banner to click through.

§ 05

Who I share it with

I never sell your data. A few trusted services process it on my behalf, under data processing agreements:

[Hosting provider]Hosts this website · [EU]
[Email provider]Delivers form messages · [EU]
[Analytics tool]Anonymous statistics · [EU]
§ 06

How long I keep it

Enquiries that don’t turn into projects are deleted after [24 months]. Client records and invoices are kept for [10 years], as required by [Lithuanian] tax law, then deleted.

§ 07

Your rights

Under the GDPR you can:

  • See the data I hold about you
  • Correct anything that’s wrong
  • Ask me to delete it
  • Limit or object to how I use it
  • Get a copy to take elsewhere
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To use any of these rights, email me. I’ll reply within [30 days].

§ 08

Complaints and changes

If you’re unhappy with how I’ve handled your data, please tell me first and I’ll try to put it right. You can also complain to [the State Data Protection Inspectorate (VDAI)] or the data protection authority where you live.

If this policy changes, I’ll update the date at the top of the page.

Signed[Your Name][Your full legal name] · Marginalia · [City], [Country]
Questions about your data?

Email me and I’ll reply within [30 days] — usually much sooner.