Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 17, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit my website or use my services. It also outlines your data protection rights under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data Controller
For the purposes of the GDPR, the data controller responsible for your personal information is:
    • Name / Business Name: Saulius Simkus WordPress Developer
    • Location: Lisbon, Portugal
    • Contact Email: hello@sauliusimkus.net 
2. The Data I Collect and Why
I only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide when you fill out the contact form on my website. 
  • Data collected: Your name, email address, and the content of your message.
  • Legal basis for processing: Processing is necessary to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract (GDPR Article 6(1)(b)).
  • Purpose: To respond to your inquiry, provide a service quote, and communicate with you about your project.

3. Cookies

This website uses only essential, strictly necessary cookies to ensure basic website functionality and security. These cookies do not track your personal activities or gather marketing data. Because these cookies are required for the website to work properly, they do not require your prior consent. I do not currently use any third-party tracking or analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics).
4. How Long I Store Your Data
    • Inquiries: If we do not work together, your contact form data will be deleted after [e.g., 6 months].
    • Clients: If you become a client, I will keep your business and contact data for the duration of our contract, plus any period required by Portuguese tax and accounting laws (typically 10 years for invoices). 
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties. Your data is only shared with trusted service providers necessary to run my business, such as:
    • My email and hosting provider (to receive your messages).
    • My invoicing software (if you become a client).
    • Note: All third-party providers used by this business comply with GDPR guidelines. 
6. Your GDPR Rights
As an EU resident, you have the following rights regarding your data:
    • Right to Access: You can ask for a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
    • Right to Rectification: You can ask me to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
    • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request that I delete your personal data, provided it is no longer needed for legal or tax requirements.
    • Right to Restrict or Object: You can object to me processing your data.
    • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to data processing at any time. 

To exercise any of these rights, don't hesitate to get in touch with me directly at hello@sauliusimkus.net.
7. Right to Complain
If you believe your data protection rights have been breached, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority: 
  • Authority: Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD)
  • Website: www.sauliusimkus.net