Effective Date: May 19, 2025

I. General Provisions

This Privacy Policy defines the rules for the collection, processing, and storage of data necessary to provide services via the website at bartcreative.com (hereinafter: the "Website").

The administrator of the data is Bartosz Olech, ul. Jaskółcza 19, 51-420 Wrocław (hereinafter: the "Administrator").

Data collected by the Administrator shall be:

• processed lawfully,
• processed for clearly defined purposes and not further processed in a manner incompatible with those purposes,
• factually correct and adequate in relation to the purposes for which they are processed,
• stored no longer than necessary for the purpose of processing.

II. Limited Data Collection

The Website is primarily informational in nature and functions as a portfolio with case studies. The Website does not contain contact forms or user accounts, and does not collect personal data through form submissions.

The only data collected through the Website is:

• Cookie data
• Analytics data via Google Analytics
• Technical data necessary for the proper functioning of third-party services (Adobe Font API, YouTube embeds)

III. Purpose and Legal Basis for Data Processing

The Administrator processes data for the following purposes:

• For analytical and statistical purposes via Google Analytics, based on the Administrator's legitimate interest in understanding user activity to optimize the Website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR);
• To ensure proper display and functionality of the Website through essential cookies and third-party services, which is the Administrator's legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR);
• In the event of establishing, pursuing, or defending legal claims, based on the Administrator's legitimate interest in protecting its rights (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

IV. Third-Party Services

The Website uses the following third-party services that may collect data:

1. Google Analytics - Used to analyze Website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics may collect information such as IP addresses, browser types, referring pages, operating systems, date/time stamps, and clickstream data. For more information about Google Analytics' privacy practices, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
2. Adobe Font API - Used to display custom fonts on the Website. Adobe may collect technical information such as IP address and browser information to provide the font service. For more information, please visit: https://www.adobe.com/privacy/policy.html
3. YouTube Embeds - The Website contains embedded YouTube videos. YouTube may collect data about your interactions with these videos. For more information about YouTube's privacy practices, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

V. Cookies

The Website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website usage.

Types of cookies used:

1. Essential cookies - Necessary for the Website to function properly
2. Analytics cookies - Used by Google Analytics to collect data about how you interact with the Website
3. Performance cookies - Help improve the speed and functionality of the Website
4. Third-party cookies - Set by third-party services like YouTube and Adobe Fonts

Cookies stored on the user's device may remain there for the duration specified in the cookie parameters or until manually deleted by the user.

Managing cookies:

You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Most web browsers allow some control of cookies through browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

VI. Data Retention Period

Analytics data and cookie information will be stored for a period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, but no longer than 3 years from collection.

VII. User Rights

Website users have the right to:

• Access their data
• Rectify their data
• Delete their data
• Restrict data processing
• Transfer their data
• Object to data processing based on the Administrator's legitimate interest

Users have the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (PUODO) if they believe the processing violates their rights and freedoms.

No automated decision-making, including profiling, is used during the processing of data.

VIII. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights regarding your data, please contact:

Email: creativestudio.bart@gmail.com

IX. Children's Privacy

The Website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us using the information in the Contact Information section.

X. International Data Transfers

The data collected through the Website may be processed by service providers (Google, Adobe, YouTube) that operate globally. By using the Website, you consent to the transfer of such information to countries outside the European Economic Area, which may have different data protection rules than those of your country.

XI. Final Provisions

The Administrator reserves the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy. All changes will be published on the Website. The continued use of the Website after any changes to the Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed at the top of this page.

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