Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22.01.2026

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This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected on the website my-it-journey.com, an educational and documentary project.

The website is dedicated to presenting the author’s professional journey in the field of information technology and has a non-commercial character.

1. DATA CONTROLLER

The Data Controller responsible for personal data processing is:

Marian Martin
Contact email: info@my-it-journey.com

For any questions regarding data protection or to exercise your rights under applicable legislation, you may contact us at the email address above.

2. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT

Within this website, the following categories of personal data may be collected:

a) Data provided directly by the user

Through the contact form (“Write to the Author”), users may provide:

• Name
• Email address
• Message content

These data are provided voluntarily by the user.

b) Automatically collected data (statistics)

The website uses Google Analytics 4, configured in a privacy-oriented manner, to obtain general statistical information about website usage (for example: number of visits, pages accessed).

No directly identifiable personal data is collected, and no advertising, remarketing, or profiling features are enabled.

3. PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION

Personal data is collected exclusively for the following purposes:

• To respond to messages sent via the contact form;
• To understand, at a general and anonymous level, how the website is used, in order to improve the reading experience.

The data is not used for commercial, marketing, or advertising purposes.

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

Data processing is carried out in accordance with:

• The explicit consent of the user, in the case of the contact form;
• The legitimate interest of ensuring the proper functioning and improvement of the website, in the case of anonymous statistical data.

This policy is drafted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

5. DATA STORAGE AND RETENTION PERIOD

Data submitted through the contact form is retained:

• Only for the period necessary to respond to the message;
• Or, in certain cases, for correspondence and personal archiving purposes within the context of the documentary project.

Data is not stored longer than necessary and is not used for other purposes.

6. DATA SHARING

Personal data is not sold, transferred, or disclosed to third parties, except:

• To technical service providers strictly necessary for the operation of the website (for example, statistical analytics services), in compliance with GDPR.

7. COOKIES

The website does not use marketing or profiling cookies.

Google Analytics 4 is used in a configuration that respects data minimization and privacy principles, without enabling advertising or advanced tracking features.

A cookie consent banner system is not implemented, as the website does not place non-essential cookies prior to user consent.

8. USERS’ RIGHTS

In accordance with GDPR, users have the following rights:

• The right of access to personal data;
• The right to rectification;
• The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”);
• The right to restriction of processing;
• The right to object;
• The right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, you may contact us at:
info@my-it-journey.com

9. WEBSITE AUDIENCE

The website has an educational and documentary purpose and is intended for an audience interested in the evolution of the IT field.

Although it may be accessible to minors, the content is not specifically directed at children and does not aim to collect their personal data.

10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect legislative or technical changes. The updated version will be published on this page.

CONTACT

For any questions regarding this policy or how data is processed, you may contact us at:

info@my-it-journey.com

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