Privacy Policy & Cookie Declaration
Last updated: January 14, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Vladimir Petukhov ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this portfolio website. I am committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected.
2. Information Collection
This website may collect the following information:
- Name and contact information (when you submit the contact form)
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Information relevant to your inquiry or project
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and operating system (via cookies and analytics)
3. How I Use Your Information
The information collected is used for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
- To understand your needs and provide better service
- To improve the website based on user feedback and analytics
- To send periodic emails regarding your inquiry or other services (only if you opt-in)
4. Cookies
A cookie is a small file that is placed on your computer's hard drive with your permission. Cookies help analyze web traffic and allow web applications to respond to you as an individual.
This website uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., session management)
- Analytics Cookies: Help understand how visitors interact with the website (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Types of Cookies Used:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ASP.NET Session | Maintains user session state | Session |
| Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) | Tracks website usage and visitor statistics | 2 years / 24 hours |
| Cookie Consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
5. Managing Cookies
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
To manage cookies in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
6. Data Security
I am committed to ensuring that your information is secure. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, I have implemented suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information collected online.
7. Third-Party Services
This website may use third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
- Google Maps: For displaying location information
- Font Awesome & Google Fonts: For icons and typography
These services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, such as cookies or your IP address. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.
8. Data Retention
Personal information submitted through the contact form is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting me.
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR and other privacy regulations, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of your personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to processing of your personal data
- Request restriction of processing your personal data
- Request transfer of your personal data
- Withdraw consent at any time
10. Links to Other Websites
This website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave this site, I do not have any control over those other websites. Therefore, I cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information you provide while visiting such sites.
11. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
- Vladimir Petukhov
- vladimirpet91@gmail.com
- Stara Zagora, Bulgaria