Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 28, 2026
Effective Date: March 22, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Adrianna Janik (“I”, “me”, or “my”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit my website adrijanik.com (the “Website”).

1. Information I Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit my Website, I may automatically collect certain technical information:

IP address (anonymized)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referral source
Pages visited and time spent
Device information

1.2 Information You Provide

Contact information when you email me at [email protected]
Comments posted through Disqus (if you choose to comment)

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

My Website uses the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics for understanding website usage
Social Media Cookies: Disqus for comment functionality

2. How I Use Your Information

I use your information for the following purposes:

2.1 Legal Basis for Processing

Legitimate Interest: Website analytics and security monitoring
Consent: Cookies (where required), Disqus comments
Contractual Necessity: Essential cookies for website functionality

2.2 Specific Purposes

To provide and maintain my Website
To analyze website traffic and improve user experience
To respond to your inquiries and comments
To ensure website security and prevent fraud
To comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Services

3.1 Google Analytics

My Website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google. Google Analytics uses cookies to help the Website analyze how users use the site.

Data Processor: Google LLC
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

3.2 Disqus Comments

Comments are powered by Disqus, a third-party comment service.

Data Processor: Disqus Inc.
Privacy Policy: https://help.disqus.com/terms-and-policies/disqus-privacy-policy

4. Data Retention

I retain personal information only as long as necessary:

Analytics Data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Comments: Until you request deletion or Disqus removes them
Email Communications: 3 years after last interaction

If you are an EU resident, you have the following rights:

5.1 Right of Access

You can request a copy of your personal data that I hold.

5.2 Right to Rectification

You can request correction of inaccurate personal data.

5.3 Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)

You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

5.4 Right to Restrict Processing

You can request restriction of processing your personal data.

5.5 Right to Data Portability

You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

5.6 Right to Object

You can object to processing based on legitimate interest.

You have rights regarding automated decision-making and profiling.

6. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights, please contact me:

Email: [email protected]
Response Time: I will respond to your request within 30 days

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

Google Analytics: EU-US Data Privacy Framework
Disqus: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

8. Data Security

I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

HTTPS encryption
Regular security updates
Access controls
Data minimization principles

Essential: Required for website operation (no consent needed)
Analytics: Google Analytics (consent required)
Social: Disqus comments (consent required)

9.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

My cookie consent banner
Your browser settings
Google Ads Settings

10. Children’s Privacy

My Website is not directed to children under 16. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If I become aware that I have collected personal information from a child under 16, I will take steps to delete such information immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the “Last Updated” date
Sending an email for significant changes (if you’ve provided contact information)

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please contact me:

Adrianna Janik
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://adrijanik.com

13. Regulatory Authorities

If you believe I have not complied with your data protection rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your EU member state.

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and other applicable data protection laws.