Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how I, as an independent freelancer based in Germany, collect, use, and protect personal data when you visit my website hosted on Squarespace Inc., USA – based on EU Standard Contractual Clauses (2021/914/EU).

1. Data Controller

Pourya Dolat Abadi
Schneeballstr. 5
65929 Frankfurt a. M
Germany

Tel: +447375711888
E-Mail: hello@itspd.com

VAT ID: DE342303356

As the controller under Article 4(7) GDPR, I am responsible for processing your personal data in accordance with applicable EU data protection laws.

2. Data Collected

When you visit my website, Squarespace (as hosting provider) automatically collects some technical and usage data. This may include:

  • IP address and device identifiers

  • Browser type, operating system, and access times

  • Referring website or URL

  • Pages viewed and interaction data

In addition, basic cookies and Squarespace Analytics may collect aggregated usage information to help improve site performance and security.

I do not collect any personally identifiable data unless you actively provide it (for example, by sending me an email).

3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing

Your data is processed to:

  • ensure technical functionality and security of the website,

  • analyse usage patterns (via Squarespace Analytics), and

  • comply with legal obligations under EU law.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest in operating a secure and efficient website.

4. Cookies and Analytics

This site uses only essential and analytical cookies provided by Squarespace.
Analytical cookies help understand how visitors use the website (e.g. page views, device type).

You can adjust cookie preferences in your browser settings at any time to block or delete cookies.
For detailed information about Squarespace’s own data practices, please visit:
https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

5. Data Sharing

Personal data is not shared with third parties, except when:

  • required by law or regulatory authorities,

  • technically necessary for hosting, analytics, or email services provided by Squarespace.

Squarespace acts as a data processor under GDPR, and data processing agreements are in place to ensure compliance.

6. International Data Transfers

Squarespace may process data on servers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), particularly in the United States.
Such transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, ensuring adequate protection under GDPR.

7. Data Retention

I retain access logs and analytical data only as long as necessary for security and statistical purposes, generally no longer than 12 months.
After this period, data is automatically deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights (under GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • request access to your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR),

  • request correction (Art. 16) or deletion (Art. 17),

  • restrict processing (Art. 18),

  • object to processing based on legitimate interest (Art. 21),

  • and request data portability (Art. 20).

To exercise your rights, please contact me at [your email].

9. Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are in place to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

10. Updates to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal or technical changes.
The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated date above.

11. Contact

If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

If you believe your data is not being handled lawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA) in Germany.

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