Privacy Policy

teodorslavov.com

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1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit https://teodorslavov.com (the “Website”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and all applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

Data Controller: Teodor Slavov
Website: https://teodorslavov.com
Email: teodorslavov@gmail.com

3. Personal Data We Process

Depending on how you use the Website, we may process the following categories of personal data:

3.1 Technical and Usage Data

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system and device information
Referrer URL
Pages visited, date and time of visits, interactions and usage data

3.2 Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookie identifiers
Analytics identifiers
Consent preferences

3.3 Contact Data (if applicable)

If you contact us via email or a contact form, we may process:

Name
Email address
Message content and communication metadata

4. Purposes of Processing

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

To operate, maintain, and secure the Website
To analyze website traffic and performance
To improve content, usability, and user experience
To respond to inquiries and communication requests
To detect and prevent technical issues or misuse

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed on the following legal bases under Article 6 GDPR:

Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) – for analytics, cookies, and embedded third-party services where required
Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) – for website operation, security, and basic analytics
Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c)) – where required by law
Contract or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b)) – if you request services or information

6. Cookies

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functionality and to analyze usage.

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through:

the cookie consent banner (if enabled), and/or
your browser settings

Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Website.

7. Third-Party Services

7.1 Google Analytics (GA4)

The Website uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to analyze visitor behavior and website performance.

Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland
Purpose: website analytics and performance measurement

Google Analytics may process technical data such as IP address and usage data. Data may be transferred to servers outside the European Economic Area (e.g. the United States). In such cases, Google relies on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Processing of analytics data is generally based on your consent, where required by law.

7.2 Google Search Console

The Website uses Google Search Console to monitor search performance, indexing status, and technical issues.

Google Search Console provides aggregated and technical data and does not directly track individual users in the same way as analytics tools.

Provider: Google Ireland Limited
Legal basis: legitimate interest in website optimization and maintenance

7.3 YouTube (Embedded Videos)

The Website may embed videos from YouTube. When you visit a page containing an embedded YouTube video, YouTube may receive technical data such as your IP address and device information and may set cookies, depending on your consent and settings.

Provider: Google Ireland Limited / Google LLC

Where possible, privacy-enhanced settings may be used. Loading of YouTube content may require your consent via the cookie banner.

7.4 Google Site Kit

If Google Site Kit is used, it serves as an integration tool connecting WordPress with Google services such as Analytics and Search Console. Site Kit itself does not independently collect additional personal data beyond these services.

8. Hosting and Server Logs

The Website is hosted by a third-party hosting provider. The hosting provider may process server log data (e.g. IP address, request data, error logs) to ensure security, stability, and proper operation of the Website.

Legal basis: legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

9. Data Recipients

Personal data may be shared with:

hosting and IT service providers
analytics and technology service providers (e.g. Google)
security and maintenance service providers

All recipients process data in accordance with GDPR and applicable data protection requirements.

10. International Data Transfers

Some data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent measures are applied.

11. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Analytics data retention periods depend on the configuration of the respective service (e.g. GA4).

12. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

access your personal data
request rectification of inaccurate data
request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
restrict processing
object to processing
data portability
withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at teodorslavov@gmail.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

13. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

14. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The current version will always be available on this page with the updated date.

16. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:

Teodor Slavov
Email: teodorslavov@gmail.com
Website: https://teodorslavov.com