Effective date: 1 January 2026 · Applies to: alexandrkisselyov website and newsletter
At alexandrkisselyov, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.
1. Data We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide (name, email) when subscribing to our newsletter or submitting contact forms.
We also automatically collect usage data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on site via analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used to respond to inquiries, send newsletters you have opted into, and improve our content and user experience.
We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.
3. Cookies
We use essential cookies necessary for site functionality and analytical cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our content.
You may disable non-essential cookies at any time via your browser settings or our Cookie Preferences panel. See our Cookie Policy at #/cookies for details.
4. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
We share data only with trusted service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics) under strict data processing agreements, solely to operate this website.
5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
If you are located in the EU/EEA or California, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, and to object to or restrict its processing.
California residents may also opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data) and request disclosure of data collected in the past 12 months.
To exercise any right, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Data Retention
Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months.
Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form for up to 26 months.
7. Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures (TLS encryption, access controls) to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or alteration.
No transmission over the internet is 100{4b222847e4ed508ce8fd6884fdee7ba8cf8ab357708259d667e5c082c08582ac} secure; we encourage you to contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorised use of your data.
8. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Continued use of the site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us at [email protected] or write to: alexandrkisselyov, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
We aim to respond to all privacy enquiries within 30 calendar days.
This Privacy Policy was prepared in good faith and in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). For further questions, visit our Contacts page or email [email protected].
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