Privacy and Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to our Privacy and Cookie Policy. We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring your privacy is safeguarded. This document outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information — including personal data submitted via forms and information collected through cookies — when you visit and interact with our website.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data when you interact with our website: name, email address, and company name. This data is collected voluntarily, for example, when you submit a request via forms (e.g., to receive a resume or get in touch). We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry or provide the requested information.
3. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help us understand how users interact with our site and enable us to improve its functionality and user experience.
4. Cookies We Use
Our website uses cookies for analytics purposes. This includes _ga and _ga_391NEKM165 (Google Analytics) to measure website traffic and user interactions, as well as _hjSessionUser_5297028 and _hjSession_5297028 (Hotjar) to analyze user behavior and improve usability. These cookies do not collect personal data and are used solely for aggregated, statistical purposes. Third-party services such as Google Analytics and Hotjar may set their own cookies governed by their respective privacy policies.
5. How We Use Your Data
Personal data is used exclusively to respond to your inquiries or provide requested materials (e.g., resume). We do not sell, rent, or share this data with third parties.
Non-personal data, such as your IP address, browser type, and behavior on the site, is used to analyze traffic and improve the user experience.
6. Legal Basis
Processing of your personal data is based on your consent (e.g., when submitting a form) or our legitimate interest in improving the functionality and communication of the website, in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to access the data we hold about you, request corrections or deletion of your personal data, and withdraw your consent at any time. You can also manage or reject cookies via the cookie consent banner. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@shmatov.design.
8. Fictional Data Notice
All data shown on product visuals (names, prices, companies, etc.) is fictional and used solely for demonstrative purposes. No real individuals or organizations are represented.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review it periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
This Privacy and Cookie Policy was last updated on 15–05–2025.