Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Dimitris Kontis ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit this website (dkontis.com) or interact with my services.

I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled. This policy outlines what information I collect, how it's used, and your rights regarding your personal data.

1. Data Collection

Information You Provide

When you interact with this website, I may collect the following information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and company name when you submit the contact form or request information
• Professional Information: Job title, industry, and project details when you reach out for professional services
• Communication Content: Any information you choose to include in messages sent through the contact form
• Case Study Requests: Email address and requested case study information when you download materials

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, certain technical information is automatically collected:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and browser settings
• Usage Data: Time spent on pages, links clicked, and general browsing behavior

Cookies and Privacy-Respecting Analytics

This website does not use tracking cookies or store any cookies for analytics purposes. Plausible Analytics collects anonymous usage statistics without compromising your privacy or requiring cookie consent banners.

2. How We Use Your Data

I use the collected information for the following purposes:

Communication and Service Delivery

• Respond to your inquiries, questions, and requests
• Provide information about my professional services
• Send requested case studies, portfolio materials, or CV
• Discuss potential project opportunities and collaborations
• Follow up on previous communications

Website Improvement

• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve website design, content, and functionality
• Optimize user experience and navigation
• Identify and fix technical issues

Legal and Security

• Comply with legal obligations and regulations
• Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Enforce terms of service and policies
• Maintain records for business and legal purposes

3. Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data:

Analytics Services

This website uses Plausible Analytics to understand website usage and improve user experience. Plausible Analytics is a privacy-first analytics solution that:

• Does not use cookies: No tracking cookies or persistent identifiers are stored on your device
• Does not track users: No cross-site tracking or user fingerprinting
• Collects anonymous data only: All metrics are aggregated and cannot be used to identify individual visitors
• GDPR compliant: Fully compliant with privacy regulations without requiring cookie consent

The analytics data collected includes: pages visited, traffic sources, geographic location (country/city level), and device/browser information. This data is used solely to improve the website experience and is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Hosting and Infrastructure

This website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages and uses Cloudflare Workers for backend functionality. Cloudflare may collect technical information as part of their service provision. For more information, see Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

Email Services

Contact form submissions may be processed through email delivery services. These services handle your information according to their own privacy policies and are used solely for delivering your messages to me.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites (e.g., LinkedIn, project references). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

4. Data Retention

I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Contact Form Submissions: Retained for the duration of our communication and potential business relationship, plus a reasonable period afterward for reference purposes (typically 2-3 years)
• Email Communications: Retained in accordance with standard business practices and legal requirements
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for statistical purposes
• Log Files: Typically retained for 30-90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes

After the retention period expires, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized. You may request earlier deletion of your data by contacting me (see Contact Information section).

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

Access and Portability

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information I hold about you
• Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format

Correction and Deletion

• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances

Objection and Withdrawal

• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the information in the Contact Information section below. I will respond to your request within 30 days.

6. Data Security

I take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it:

• Encryption: Website traffic is encrypted using SSL/TLS (HTTPS)
• Access Controls: Personal data is accessible only to authorized personnel
• Secure Storage: Data is stored on secure servers with industry-standard protections
• Regular Updates: Security measures are regularly reviewed and updated

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. International Data Transfers

This website is operated from Cyprus. If you are accessing the website from outside Cyprus, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Cyprus or other countries where service providers are located.

By using this website and providing your information, you consent to such transfers. I will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 16. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact me, and I will delete such information promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on the website. I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how your information is protected.

10. Contact Information