POLICY

Thank you for visiting my website. The protection of your personal data is very important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit my design portfolio and interact with the content and services provided.

DATA CONTROLLER

The responsible party for data collection and processing on this website is:

Nikola John
Oundenarder Straße 22
D–13347 Berlin
+59 176 312 59 805

COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

I collect personal data when you visit my website or contact me. This includes:

• Personal information (such as name, email address, phone number) when you fill out contact forms or send me inquiries.
• Usage data (such as IP address, browser type, device information) collected automatically when you visit my website for statistical analysis.

I may also use cookies to improve your experience on my site. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device and allow me to recognize your device when you return. You can configure your browser settings to reject cookies, though this may limit some site functionality.

PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION

I collect and use your data for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries or messages sent via contact forms.
• To improve the user experience on my website.
• To analyze website traffic and performance through services such as Google Analytics (if applicable).

LEGAL BASIS FOR DATA PROCESSING

The processing of personal data on this website is based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: If you contact me or submit personal data through the website, you consent to the processing of your data.
• Contractual necessity: If you inquire about or purchase my design services, processing your data is necessary for fulfilling the contract.
• Legitimate interest: I may process data to improve the website’s functionality and for statistical purposes.

DATA SHARING

I do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following cases:

• Service providers: If I use third-party tools or services (such as email providers, hosting, or analytics services) to operate this website, those providers may have access to your data. These providers are obligated to handle your data in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
• Legal obligations: If required by law, I may share your data with authorities for compliance with legal obligations.

DATA RETENTION

I retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Once the data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

YOUR RIGHTS

As a user, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Right to access: You have the right to request information about the personal data I hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Right to restrict processing: You can request that I limit the processing of your personal data.
• Right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for reasons related to your particular situation.
• Right to data portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at hi@nikolajohn.com. I will respond to your request as soon as possible and within the timeframes established by law.

SECURITY OF YOUR DATA

I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please be aware that no online service can guarantee absolute security.

CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date at the top of the page will reflect the date of the most recent update.

CONTACT

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how I process your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact me at:

Nikola John
hi@nikolajohn.com
+49 176 312 59 805