Ithiel ("Company," "I," "me," or "my") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website ithiel.co (the "Site") or engage my iOS app development services (the "Services").Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site or Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site or use the Services.I reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. I will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of updates.INFORMATION I COLLECTI may collect information about you in various ways. The information I may collect via the Site and Services includes:1.1 Personal Data You ProvideInformation you voluntarily provide to me when you:Book a discovery call or consultationFill out a contact formEnter into a service agreementCommunicate with me via email, phone, or messagingThis information may include:Full nameEmail addressPhone numberCompany or business nameBilling addressPayment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)Project details and requirementsApp concepts, wireframes, and design materials you shareAny other information you choose to provide1.2 Information Collected AutomaticallyWhen you access the Site, I may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:Device type and operating systemBrowser type and versionIP addressPages visited and time spent on pagesReferring website or sourceDate and time of accessClick patterns and navigation pathsThis information is collected using cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.1.3 Information From Third PartiesI may receive information about you from third-party services you use to interact with me:Cal.com (scheduling platform): Name, email, booking information, and form responsesGoogle Meet or Zoom (video conferencing): Meeting attendance and durationStripe or PayPal (payment processing): Transaction details and billing informationGitHub (code delivery): Username and repository accessHOW I USE YOUR INFORMATIONI use the information I collect for various purposes, including:2.1 Providing ServicesResponding to your inquiries and requestsProcessing and fulfilling your service ordersDelivering iOS applications and related deliverablesProviding customer support and project updatesSending invoices and processing payments2.2 CommunicationSending administrative information (confirmations, updates, security alerts)Responding to your comments, questions, and requestsProviding project status updates during active engagementsFollowing up after project completion2.3 Business OperationsImproving the Site and ServicesAnalyzing usage patterns and trendsDeveloping new features and servicesMaintaining records for accounting and legal purposes2.4 Marketing (Only With Your Consent)Sending promotional communications about new services or offeringsSharing case studies or testimonials (only with your explicit permission)You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting me at gerritrose@gmail.com.DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATIONI may share your information in the following situations:3.1 Service ProvidersI may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on my behalf, including:Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)Scheduling platforms (Cal.com)Video conferencing (Google Meet, Zoom)Email services (Gmail, email marketing platforms)Cloud storage (Google Drive, iCloud)Code repositories (GitHub, GitLab)These service providers have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on my behalf and are obligated to protect your information.3.2 Legal RequirementsI may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including:Compliance with a legal obligationProtection of my rights or propertyPrevention of fraud or illegal activityProtection of personal safety of users or the public3.3 Business TransfersIf I am involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. I will provide notice before your personal information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.3.4 With Your ConsentI may disclose your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.3.5 Portfolio and Case StudiesI may display completed projects in my portfolio. This will only include:General project descriptionsScreenshots or demos of the application (with your permission)Non-confidential information about the project scopeI will not include your name, company name, or confidential business information without your explicit written consent.COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES4.1 Types of Cookies UsedEssential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properlyAnalytics Cookies: Help me understand how visitors interact with the SitePreference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences4.2 Third-Party AnalyticsI may use third-party analytics services such as:Google AnalyticsVercel Analytics (if hosted on Vercel)Framer Analytics (if applicable)These services may collect information about your use of the Site and report trends without identifying individual visitors.4.3 Your Cookie ChoicesMost web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. This may affect your experience on the Site.DATA SECURITYI implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:Secure HTTPS encryption for all Site communicationsSecure password practices for all accountsLimited access to personal information on a need-to-know basisRegular security assessments of third-party servicesHowever, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your personal information, I cannot guarantee its absolute security.DATA RETENTIONI retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:Provide the Services you requestedComply with legal obligationsResolve disputes and enforce agreementsMaintain business records for accounting and tax purposesProject-related data is typically retained for:Active projects: Duration of the engagement plus 14-day support periodCompleted projects: 2 years for reference and support purposesFinancial records: 7 years for tax and accounting purposesYou may request deletion of your personal information at any time (see Section 8).INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERSYour information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from your country.By using the Site or Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other jurisdictions where I or my service providers operate.YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICESDepending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:8.1 AccessYou have the right to request a copy of the personal information I hold about you.8.2 CorrectionYou have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.8.3 DeletionYou have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (legal obligations, ongoing disputes, etc.).8.4 PortabilityYou have the right to request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.8.5 ObjectionYou have the right to object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes.8.6 Withdrawal of ConsentWhere processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time.To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at gerritrose@gmail.com. I will respond to your request within 30 days.CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA)If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):Right to Know: You can request information about the categories of personal information I collect, the purposes for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom I share information.Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information.Right to Non-Discrimination: I will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.Right to Opt-Out of Sale: I do not sell personal information.To exercise these rights, contact me at gerritrose@gmail.com or submit a request through the contact form on the Site.CHILDREN'S PRIVACYThe Site and Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If I learn that I have collected personal information from a child under 18, I will take steps to delete that information promptly.If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me at gerritrose@gmail.com.THIRD-PARTY LINKSThe Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by me. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.DO NOT TRACK SIGNALSSome browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. The Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICYI may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.If I make material changes, I may notify you by:Posting a notice on the SiteSending an email to the address you providedOther means as required by applicable lawYour continued use of the Site or Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.CONTACT INFORMATIONIf you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please contact me:Gerrit RoseIthielEmail: contact@ithiel.coI will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.This Privacy Policy was last updated on February 24, 2026