Privacy Policy
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.com (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 COLLECT
I may collect information about you in various ways. The information I may collect via the Site and Services includes:
1.1 Personal Data You Provide
Information you voluntarily provide to me when you:
Book a discovery call or consultation
Fill out a contact form
Enter into a service agreement
Communicate with me via email, phone, or messaging
This information may include:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Company or business name
Billing address
Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
Project details and requirements
App concepts, wireframes, and design materials you share
Any other information you choose to provide
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you access the Site, I may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
Device type and operating system
Browser type and version
IP address
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring website or source
Date and time of access
Click patterns and navigation paths
This information is collected using cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.
1.3 Information From Third Parties
I 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 responses
Google Meet or Zoom (video conferencing): Meeting attendance and duration
Stripe or PayPal (payment processing): Transaction details and billing information
GitHub (code delivery): Username and repository access
HOW I USE YOUR INFORMATION
I use the information I collect for various purposes, including:
2.1 Providing Services
Responding to your inquiries and requests
Processing and fulfilling your service orders
Delivering iOS applications and related deliverables
Providing customer support and project updates
Sending invoices and processing payments
2.2 Communication
Sending administrative information (confirmations, updates, security alerts)
Responding to your comments, questions, and requests
Providing project status updates during active engagements
Following up after project completion
2.3 Business Operations
Improving the Site and Services
Analyzing usage patterns and trends
Developing new features and services
Maintaining records for accounting and legal purposes
2.4 Marketing (Only With Your Consent)
Sending promotional communications about new services or offerings
Sharing 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 INFORMATION
I may share your information in the following situations:
3.1 Service Providers
I 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 Requirements
I 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 obligation
Protection of my rights or property
Prevention of fraud or illegal activity
Protection of personal safety of users or the public
3.3 Business Transfers
If 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 Consent
I may disclose your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
3.5 Portfolio and Case Studies
I may display completed projects in my portfolio. This will only include:
General project descriptions
Screenshots or demos of the application (with your permission)
Non-confidential information about the project scope
I will not include your name, company name, or confidential business information without your explicit written consent.
COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
4.1 Types of Cookies Used
Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
Analytics Cookies: Help me understand how visitors interact with the Site
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
4.2 Third-Party Analytics
I may use third-party analytics services such as:
Google Analytics
Vercel 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 Choices
Most 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 SECURITY
I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
Secure HTTPS encryption for all Site communications
Secure password practices for all accounts
Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Regular security assessments of third-party services
However, 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 RETENTION
I retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
Provide the Services you requested
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Maintain business records for accounting and tax purposes
Project-related data is typically retained for:
Active projects: Duration of the engagement plus 14-day support period
Completed projects: 2 years for reference and support purposes
Financial records: 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
You may request deletion of your personal information at any time (see Section 8).
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your 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 CHOICES
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
8.1 Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information I hold about you.
8.2 Correction
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
8.3 Deletion
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (legal obligations, ongoing disputes, etc.).
8.4 Portability
You have the right to request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
8.5 Objection
You have the right to object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes.
8.6 Withdrawal of Consent
Where 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 PRIVACY
The 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 LINKS
The 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 SIGNALS
Some 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 POLICY
I 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 Site
Sending an email to the address you provided
Other means as required by applicable law
Your continued use of the Site or Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
CONTACT INFORMATION