Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 11, 2026

This privacy policy explains how Daniel Skuczi ("I", "me", "my") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit this portfolio website.

Information I Collect

Information You Provide

When you use the contact form, I collect:

  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Message content
  • Number of questions asked during your visit

Information Collected Automatically

When you interact with the AI chat assistant or submit the contact form, I automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Timestamp of interactions
  • Chat conversation history

Technical Information Stored Locally

Your browser stores:

  • Theme preference (dark/light mode) - stored in your browser's local storage
  • Session identifier - temporarily stored during your visit

Note: This website does not use cookies.

How I Use Your Information

I use the collected information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and contact requests
  • Provide interactive AI chat assistance about my professional background
  • Improve the website experience and functionality
  • Maintain conversation logs for service improvement
  • Prevent abuse and ensure system security

Third-Party Services

To operate this website, I use the following categories of third-party service providers:

  • AI Inference Providers - Process your chat messages to generate responses
  • Cloud Database Services - Store contact form submissions and analytics
  • Email Delivery Services - Send me notifications when you submit the contact form
  • Cloud Hosting Providers - Host and deliver the website

Some of these services may process your data on servers located outside the European Economic Area, including in the United States. These providers implement appropriate security measures and comply with applicable data protection laws.

Data Retention

  • Chat conversations: Stored indefinitely for service improvement
  • Contact form submissions: Stored indefinitely unless you request deletion
  • Technical logs: Retained for operational purposes
  • Local browser storage: Remains until you clear your browser data

Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

  • Access - Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification - Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure - Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction - Request limitation of processing
  • Portability - Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Object - Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise these rights, contact me at: danielskuczi@gmail.com

Legal Basis for Processing

I process your personal data based on:

  • Legitimate interest - To operate the chat assistant and improve services
  • Consent - When you voluntarily submit the contact form
  • Contract - When responding to your professional inquiries

Data Security

I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Secure cloud infrastructure
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 16. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your data rights, contact:

Daniel Skuczi
Email: danielskuczi@gmail.com

For complaints about data processing, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.