Privacy Policy
Introduction
This privacy policy describes how I, Michal Kechner, handle your personal data when you visit my resume website (kechner.name). I take privacy and data protection seriously and am committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This website serves as my personal resume and portfolio. I invite you to carefully read this Privacy Policy which describes how I process personal data, including what data I collect, why I collect it, how long I keep it, and your rights regarding this data.
1. Data Controller
I, Michal Kechner, am the data controller for the processing of personal data on this website. If you have any questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, you can contact me using the information provided in my resume.
Contact Information:
Michal Kechner
Cracow, Poland
Email: michal@kechner.name
2. What personal information I collect
When you visit my resume website, I may collect the following types of personal data:
- Browsing data and technical information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the website, referring website, and other standard web server logs.
- Cookies and tracking data: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies (please refer to my Cookie Policy for detailed information about cookie usage).
- Contact information: If you choose to contact me through the provided contact methods, I may collect your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
- Analytics data: Website usage statistics and performance metrics to help me understand how visitors interact with my resume.
3. Why I collect your personal data and legal basis
I process personal data for the following purposes and legal bases:
| Purpose | Data Collected | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Website functionality and security | IP address, browser data, technical logs | Legitimate interest in maintaining website security and functionality |
| Website analytics and improvement | Usage statistics, page views, user behavior | Consent (can be withdrawn at any time) |
| Responding to contact inquiries | Name, email, message content | Legitimate interest in responding to business inquiries |
| Marketing and professional networking | Contact information, professional details | Consent (can be withdrawn at any time) |
4. How I use your data
I use the collected personal data to:
- Provide and maintain my resume website
- Analyze website usage to improve content and user experience
- Respond to your inquiries and communications
- Ensure website security and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Data sharing and third parties
I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: I may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating my website (such as hosting providers, analytics services) under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal requirements: I may disclose data when required by law or to protect my rights and safety.
- Consent: I may share data with your explicit consent for specific purposes.
6. Data retention
I retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy:
- Website logs: Up to 12 months
- Analytics data: Up to 26 months (as per Google Analytics default)
- Contact inquiries: Up to 3 years for business relationship purposes
- Cookies: As specified in my Cookie Policy
7. Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of how I process your data
- Right to data portability: Request transfer of your data to another controller
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for consent-based processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the information provided above.
8. Data security
I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International transfers
Some of my service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When I transfer data internationally, I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions by the European Commission.
10. Children's privacy
My website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data, please contact me to have it removed.
11. Changes to this privacy policy
I may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how I protect your data.
This privacy policy is effective as of 2025.
12. Contact me
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or my data practices, please contact me using the information provided in my resume or through the contact methods available on this website.