Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the portfolio website of Vadym Malinovskyi ("I", "me", or "my"). Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you visit this website or contact me regarding design services.

This website is operated from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and is intended to comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) where applicable, and other applicable privacy laws.

By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information I collect

Most areas of this website can be browsed without providing personal information. I may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• send an email;
• submit a message through the contact form;
• request a quotation;
• inquire about a project;
• communicate regarding design services.

Providing personal information is entirely voluntary.

3. Automatically collected information

When you visit this website, certain technical information may be collected automatically for security, maintenance, analytics, and website performance purposes. This information may include:

• IP address;
• browser type and version;
• operating system;
• device information;
• referring website;
• pages visited;
• date and time of requests;
• approximate geographic region;
• diagnostic and server log information.

This information is generally used in an aggregated form and is not intended to personally identify visitors.

4. How I use your information

Personal information may be used to:

• respond to inquiries;
• communicate regarding potential projects;
• prepare quotations and proposals;
• deliver requested design services;
• manage client relationships;
• improve the website;
• protect against fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access;
• comply with applicable legal obligations.

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

5. Cookies and similar technologies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the website functions properly, improve performance, analyze website usage, and enhance the overall user experience. Cookies used on this website may include:

• Essential cookies — required for core website functionality.
• Functional cookies — remember preferences and improve usability.
• Analytics cookies — help understand how visitors use the website and improve its performance.

Some cookies may be placed by trusted third-party providers that support website functionality, hosting, analytics, security, or communication services.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect some website features. Where required by applicable law, a cookie consent banner will be presented before non-essential cookies are stored on your device.

6. Third-party services

To operate this website efficiently, I may use trusted third-party service providers, including but not limited to:

• Vercel (website hosting);
• website analytics providers;
• email delivery services;
• contact form services;
• spam protection services;
• content delivery networks (CDNs);
• embedded media providers;
• Google Maps (an embedded location map on the contact page).

For example, the contact page embeds a Google Maps map so you can see the city I'm based in. Loading it may set Google cookies and transfer your IP address to Google; this falls under the “Analytics & external media” option in the cookie banner. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.

These providers may process limited technical or personal information solely for the purpose of providing their services. Their processing of information is governed by their respective privacy policies.

7. Website hosting

This website is hosted by Vercel.

Like most hosting providers, Vercel may automatically process technical information necessary to operate, secure, and maintain the website, including server logs, IP addresses, request timestamps, browser information, and diagnostic data. For additional information, please refer to Vercel's Privacy Notice.

8. Data retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• respond to inquiries;
• complete requested services;
• maintain project records;
• comply with legal, accounting, or tax obligations;
• resolve disputes;
• enforce agreements.

When personal information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized where reasonably possible.

9. Data security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards are implemented to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, loss, or destruction.

Despite these safeguards, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

10. International data transfers

Some service providers used to operate this website may process or store information outside your province or country of residence, including Canada, the United States, or other jurisdictions.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, reasonable measures are taken to ensure that it receives an appropriate level of protection consistent with applicable privacy laws.

11. Your privacy rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• request access to your personal information;
• request correction of inaccurate information;
• request deletion of personal information where appropriate;
• withdraw consent for certain processing activities;
• request information about how your personal information is used.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the email address below. If you believe your privacy rights have not been respected, you may also contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

12. Third-party websites

This website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. I am not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those websites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of external websites separately.

13. Children's privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

14. Changes to this policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, business practices, or website functionality. The updated version will always be published on this page together with the revised Effective Date.

Continued use of this website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact

Vadym Malinovskyi — Edmonton, Canada.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please feel free to contact me.