Privacy & Cookie Policy

Hello! My name is Dian Deskov, and this is my personal website, deskich.com.

I am committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how I handle data. This policy explains what information is collected when you visit my site, why it's collected, and how you can manage it.

This Privacy & Cookie Policy applies to all visitors of my website, including those who contact me through the contact form.

This Privacy & Cookie Policy complies with applicable laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and any other relevant privacy laws.

Age Restrictions

My website is not intended for use by children under the age of 16, and I do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

Privacy Policy

1. Information I Collect and Why

I have designed my website to collect the minimum amount of personal data necessary. Here’s a breakdown of what happens:

a) When You Contact Me

  • What I collect: If you use my contact form, you will be asked for your email address and your message.
  • Why I collect it: I use your email address solely to reply to your inquiry. The message content helps me understand and respond to your request.
  • How I handle it: Your message is delivered directly to my personal email inbox, just like a regular email. I do not store your email address in a separate database, add it to any mailing lists, or share it with third parties. I retain our email correspondence only until your inquiry is resolved, typically not exceeding 6 months.

b) For Website Analytics (Google Analytics)

  • What I collect: To understand how visitors use my website, I use Google Analytics. This service collects anonymous data such as which pages you visit, how long you stay on the site, the type of device and browser you are using, and your general geographic location (e.g., country or city). It does not collect your name, email address, or specific IP address (IP Anonymization is enabled).
  • Why I collect it: This information helps me understand what content is popular and how I can improve the website for a better user experience.
  • How to opt-out: You can prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

c) For Spam Prevention (Google reCAPTCHA v3)

  • What I collect: My contact form is protected by Google reCAPTCHA v3. This service works in the background to protect my site from spam and abuse. It may collect hardware and software information, such as device and application data, and send this data to Google for analysis.
  • Why I use it: This helps ensure that the messages I receive are from real people, not automated bots.
  • Your agreement: Your use of reCAPTCHA v3 is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Google Terms of Service.

d) For Managing Analytics and Scripts (Google Tag Manager)

  • I use Google Tag Manager (GTM) to manage the scripts on my website, such as Google Analytics. GTM is a management tool and does not independently collect or store any personal data.

2. Data I Do Not Collect

To be perfectly clear, my website does not have:

  • A user registration or login system.
  • A comments section on blog posts.
  • An email newsletter or subscription sign-up form.
  • Any third-party advertising or tracking scripts that collect personal data.
  • Any cookies that store personal data.
  • Any data that can personally identify you, such as your name, address, or phone number.
  • I do not store or process server logs containing IP addresses or browser information.

3. Data Sharing

I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. The only instances where data is shared are with the third-party services mentioned above (Google for Analytics, reCAPTCHA, and YouTube), which is necessary for the functionality and improvement of this website.

4. Data Security Measures

I use SSL encryption to ensure that data transmitted via my website remains secure and confidential.

5. Your Data Rights

You have rights over your personal data. Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access: Ask for a copy of the data I hold about you (which would only be our email correspondence, if any).
  • Rectification: Ask me to correct any inaccurate information.
  • Erasure: Ask me to delete your data (which would only be our email correspondence, if any).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the contact form on my website.

Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. I also use a similar browser technology called localStorage. These technologies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide a better user experience.

a) Strictly Necessary / Functional

  • Theme Preference: When you choose a light or dark theme for my website, I store this preference in your browser's localStorage. This is not a cookie, but a similar technology. Its sole purpose is to remember your choice for a better viewing experience on your next visit. It does not track you and contains no personal information.

b) Analytics Cookies

  • Service: Google Analytics
  • Purpose: These cookies help me understand how visitors interact with my website by collecting information anonymously. They allow me to count visitors and see which pages are most popular.
  • Example Cookies: _ga, _gid

c) Third-Party Cookies

  • Embedded YouTube Videos: Some pages on my site contain embedded videos from YouTube. When you view a page with a YouTube video or click to play it, YouTube (which is owned by Google) may set cookies on your device. These cookies may be used to track your viewing habits or show you recommended videos. This is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Google reCAPTCHA: This service may set a cookie (_GRECAPTCHA) when it is active on the contact form to help it distinguish between human users and bots.

3. Managing Your Cookies

You have full control over cookies. You can manage or delete them as you wish. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.

You can find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers here:

Please note that if you block all cookies, some parts of my website (and many others) may not function correctly.

Cookie Consent

By continuing to browse this website, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy.

Privacy & Cookie Policy Effective Date

This Privacy & Cookie Policy is effective as of July 10, 2025

Changes to Privacy & Cookie Policies

I may update this policies from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. I encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.

Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policies, please feel free to reach out to me via the contact form on my website.

Thank you for visiting.

Dian Deskov

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