Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 28 May 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how José Pereira ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and protects the personal data you provide through my website https://www.josepereira.design.

By using this website, you agree to the terms described below.

‍1. Who I Am
‍My name is José Pereira, a freelance UX/UI designer and creative professional. This website is operated under my personal name and is intended to showcase my services, receive client inquiries, and share relevant content such as newsletters.

‍2. What Data I Collect
‍I only collect personal data you voluntarily provide. This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Message content (when using contact forms)
No sensitive personal data is intentionally collected unless explicitly submitted by you.

‍3. Why I Collect Your Data
Your data is collected for the following purposes:
- To respond to contact requests or business inquiries
- To send newsletters (only if you provide explicit consent)
- To analyze website usage and improve user experience
- To understand how visitors interact with my content
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4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)‍
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), I rely on the following legal bases for processing your data:
- Consent – when you opt in to receive newsletters or accept cookies
- Contractual necessity – when you request services or contact me
- Legitimate interest – for improving website performance and analyzing user interaction
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‍5. How I Collect Your Data
Your data is collected when:
- You fill out a contact or newsletter form
- You subscribe to my newsletter
- You interact with the site while cookies and analytics tools are active

‍6. Tools and Services I Use
This website uses the following third-party tools:
- Google Analytics – for tracking website usage and behavior
- Google Search Console – to monitor search performance
- Google Optimize – for A/B testing and UX improvements
- HubSpot – to manage contact forms, CRM, and email subscriptions
These services may use cookies or similar tracking technologies. Please refer to their individual privacy policies for more details.

‍7. Cookies
This website uses cookies to enhance performance and analytics.Non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics or marketing) are only activated with your explicit consent.You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, although this may affect website functionality.

‍8. International Data Transfers
‍Some of the third-party tools I use may transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including to countries like the United States.Where this occurs, I ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

‍9. Data Sharing
‍I do not sell or rent your personal data.
Your data is only shared with trusted third-party service providers (listed above) and only for purposes described in this policy.

‍10. Data Retention
‍Your personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, such as:
- Responding to your message
- Managing your newsletter subscription
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 12).I take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

‍11. Your Rights (for EU/UK Residents)
‍If you are located in the European Union or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to request correction or deletion
- The right to withdraw your consent at any time
- The right to object to processing or request data portability
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact me at:
contact@josepereira.design

‍12. Withdrawing Consent / Managing Preferences
You may withdraw your consent for newsletter subscriptions by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email.You may also email me directly to revoke consent or request deletion of your personal data.

13. Children's Privacy
This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU).I do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has submitted data, please contact me immediately for deletion.

14. Security Measures
I take reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.However, no method of data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

15. Updates to This Privacy Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on this page, along with its effective date.

16. Contact
For any questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

José Pereira
contact@josepereira.design
www.josepereira.design