I always treat the privacy of my potential clients and website visitors with the utmost respect. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by andrewdschmitt.com and how I use it.

As an amateur website operator, I fully recognize that this privacy policy and/or my implementation of it may be lacking, though I have done everything in my ability to make it compliant with all relevant legislation. If you notice anything that you believe is not compliant with relevant legislation, do not hesitate to contact me so I can rectify it in good time. If you have additional questions or require more information about this Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact me via email at [email protected]

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

We are a Data Controller of your information.

My legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the Personal Information collected and the specific context in which the information was collected:

• ANDREWDSCHMITT.COM needs to perform a contract with you
• You have given ANDREWDSCHMITT.COM permission to do so
• Processing your personal information is in ANDREWDSCHMITT.COM’S legitimate interests
• ANDREWDSCHMITT.COM needs to comply with the law

ANDREWDSCHMITT.COM will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce policies.

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. If you wish to be informed what Personal Information we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us.

In certain circumstances, you have the following data protection rights:

• The right to access, update or to delete the information we have on you.
• The right of rectification.
• The right to object.
• The right of restriction.
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

What data do I collect?

ANDREWDSCHMITT.COM collects the following data:

• Personal identification information if voluntarily provided (Name, email address, phone number, etc.)
• Basic anonymized log files
• Basic technicaol cookies

Log Files

ANDREWDSCHMITT.COM follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and a part of hosting services’ analytics. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users’ movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.

Cookies and Web Beacons

Like any other website, ANDREWDSCHMITT.COM uses ‘cookies’. These cookies are used to store information including visitors’ language preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. 

How do I collect your data?

Other than the above, the only data I collect is directly provided via the contact form or email.

How will I use your data?

I collect this information for service optimization, threat elimination and security, and in order to maintain contact with current and potential clients.

How do I store your data?

ANDREWDSCHMITT.COM securely stores your data on a server hosted by Spiral Hosting in the Republic of Ireland.

Our Company will keep your data for 180 days. Once this time period has expired, we will delete your data.

Children’s Information

ANDREWDSCHMITT.COM does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, I strongly encourage you to contact me immediately and I will do everything in my power to promptly remove such information from my records.

Online Privacy Policy Only

This privacy policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collect on ANDREWDSCHMITT.COM. This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.

Privacy policies of other websites

ANDREWDSCHMITT.COM contains links to other websites. My privacy policy applies only to my website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.

Consent

By using this website, you hereby consent to my Privacy Policy and agree to its Terms and Conditions.

Changes to the privacy policy

ANDREWDSCHMITT.COM keeps its privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 11 September 2019.