Privacy policy (GDPR)
Privacy Policy – josimar.dev
Effective date: 28 January 2026
1. Who we are (Data Controller)
This website is operated by:
Legal Name/Entity: Josimar Carlos
Website: josimar.dev
Contact email: jc@josimar.dev
Scope: This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with the GDPR and applicable European privacy laws.
For the purposes of data protection law, Josimar Carlos is the Data Controller for personal data processed via this website.
2. What this Privacy Policy covers
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal data when you:
Visit or interact with josimar.dev
Use the contact form
Click external links (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, Behance, WhatsApp)
3. Personal data we collect
A) Data you provide to us (Contact form)
When you submit the form, we may collect:
Name
Email
Phone
Company
Message/Description (whatever you write)
B) Data collected automatically (Website usage)
When you browse the website, we may automatically collect:
Approximate location (country/region)
Device and browser information
Pages visited, time on page, clicks, referrers
IP address (typically processed by analytics tools; see Section 6)
This information is generally collected via cookies/analytics (see Cookie Policy).
4. Why we use your data (Purposes)
We use personal data for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries submitted through the contact form
To operate, maintain, and improve the website
To understand website performance and usage via Google Analytics
To protect the website (security, debugging, and preventing abuse)
5. Legal bases (GDPR)
We process personal data under these legal bases:
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): where required (e.g., non-essential cookies/analytics, if you accept them).
Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): running and improving a portfolio website, ensuring security, and responding to messages.
Contract steps (Art. 6(1)(b)): if your message is about starting a project or service engagement (pre-contractual steps).
You can withdraw consent at any time (see Sections 10–11).
6. Analytics (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website (e.g., which pages are visited, general traffic patterns). Google Analytics may set cookies and process usage information.
Provider: Google LLC (or Google Ireland Limited, depending on your region)
Data involved: device/browser info, approximate location, pages visited, interactions, and potentially IP address processing
International transfers: Google may process data outside the EEA. Where applicable, this is typically protected through legal mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other safeguards provided by Google.
You can control analytics cookies through the cookie consent tools (see Cookie Policy) and browser settings.
7. Sharing and disclosures
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data only when necessary:
With service providers that help run the website (e.g., analytics like Google Analytics)
For legal reasons (to comply with law, enforce rights, prevent fraud/security issues)
With professional advisors if needed (legal/accounting), under confidentiality obligations
Third-party tools: Other than Google Analytics, you told me you don’t use additional third-party tools for processing personal data via the site.
8. External links and social profiles
The website includes links to external platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, Behance, WhatsApp). If you click these, you will leave josimar.dev and their privacy practices apply. We are not responsible for third-party websites or apps.
9. Data retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary:
Contact form submissions: retained for as long as needed to respond and follow up, then archived or deleted periodically (typically within 12–24 months unless ongoing conversations require longer).
Analytics data: retained according to Google Analytics settings and/or your consent choices.
You can request deletion sooner (see Section 10).
10. Your GDPR rights
If you are in the EEA/UK (and in many other regions with similar laws), you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Object to processing (especially where based on legitimate interests)
Data portability (where applicable)
Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise your rights, contact: jc@josimar.dev
11. Cookies and consent controls
We use cookies and similar technologies. For details (including how to manage or withdraw consent), see the Cookie Policy below.
12. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.
13. Children’s privacy
This website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
14. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” at the top will reflect the latest version.