Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 10, 2025

Welcome to VisionbyPaul. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Polish data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

  • Business Name: Vision By Paul

  • Business Address: Koszalin, Poland

  • Contact Email: paulzalomski@gmail.com

    We provide web design and related services to clients.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data from you:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Company name

  • Project details or other messages sent via forms or email

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)

3. How We Use Your Data

We collect and process your data for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries.

  • To provide our web design services and manage projects.

  • To send updates about our services or promotions (if consent is provided).

  • To analyze website traffic and improve our website.

  • To comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you fill out a contact form or subscribe to our newsletter.

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill a service agreement or provide requested services.

  • Legal Obligation: When required by applicable laws or regulations.

  • Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and operate our business effectively.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: For example, hosting providers, payment processors, or analytics tools.

  • Legal Authorities: When required to comply with legal obligations.

All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and process it only for the specified purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.

  • Comply with legal or contractual obligations.

  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.

Typically, we retain data for no longer than [insert retention period, e.g., "5 years"] after our last interaction.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Correction: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data.

  • Restriction: Request limited processing of your data.

  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

  • Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.

  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at paulzalomski@gmail.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and collect analytical data.

  • What are cookies? Small files stored on your device that help us recognize you and provide a better experience.

  • Types of cookies we use:

    • Functional cookies: Essential for website functionality.

    • Analytical cookies: Used for website performance tracking (e.g., Google Analytics).

  • How to manage cookies: You can adjust your cookie settings in your browser or decline non-essential cookies when prompted.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS).

  • Secure storage of data on our servers.

  • Access controls to restrict unauthorized access.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing your data.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact us at:

  • Email: paulzalomski@gmail.com

  • Postal Address: Koszalin, Poland