1. Introduction

Welcome to Technophili’s privacy policy. I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how I look after your personal data when you visit my website and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

This privacy policy aims to give you information on how I collect and process your personal data through your use of this website, including any data you may provide when you sign up for my newsletter, purchase a product or service, or take part in a survey.

2. The Data I Collect

Personal data means any information about an individual from which that person can be identified. It does not include data where the identity has been removed (anonymous data).

I may collect, use, store and transfer different kinds of personal data about you which I have grouped together as follows:

• Identity Data includes first name, last name, username or similar identifier.
• Contact Data includes email address and telephone numbers.
• Technical Data includes internet protocol (IP) address, your login data, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this website.
• Usage Data includes information about how you use my website, products and services.
• Marketing and Communications Data includes your preferences in receiving marketing from me and my third parties and your communication preferences.

3. How I Use Your Personal Data

I will only use your personal data when the law allows me to. Most commonly, I will use your personal data in the following circumstances:

• Where I need to perform the contract I am about to enter into or have entered into with you.
• Where it is necessary for my legitimate interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
• Where I need to comply with a legal obligation.

Generally, I do not rely on consent as a legal basis for processing your personal data although I will get your consent before sending third party direct marketing communications to you via email or text message. You have the right to withdraw consent to marketing at any time by contacting me.

4. Data Security

I have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used or accessed in an unauthorized way, altered or disclosed. In addition, I limit access to your personal data to those employees, agents, contractors and other third parties who have a business need to know. They will only process your personal data on my instructions and they are subject to a duty of confidentiality.

I have put in place procedures to deal with any suspected personal data breach and will notify you and any applicable regulator of a breach where I am legally required to do so.

1. Professional Confidentiality

As a technology professional, I understand the sensitive nature of the projects and information my clients share with me. I am committed to maintaining the strictest confidentiality regarding all client information, project details, and proprietary data.

When you engage my services, you can expect:

• All project specifications, business strategies, and proprietary information will be kept strictly confidential.
• Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are available and encouraged for all professional relationships.
• Your intellectual property remains yours — I make no claim to your ideas, concepts, or proprietary information.
• Secure communication channels will be used for all sensitive exchanges.

2. Client References & Portfolio

I take pride in my work and value the opportunity to showcase successful projects in my portfolio. However, I respect your confidentiality needs and will always:

• Obtain explicit written permission before including any project in my portfolio.
• Work with you to determine which aspects of our collaboration can be publicly shared.
• Honor any confidentiality agreements that prohibit disclosure of our professional relationship.
• Remove any case studies or references at your request should your confidentiality needs change.

3. Third-Party Relationships

In cases where project execution requires collaboration with third-party professionals or services:

• I will disclose the need for third-party involvement before project commencement.
• All third parties will be bound by confidentiality agreements that mirror my own commitments to you.
• Information shared with third parties will be limited to only what is necessary for project completion.
• I remain responsible for maintaining confidentiality throughout the entire supply chain of services.