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Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we protect it, and what rights you have over your data.

Last updated: January 12, 2026

Who we are

This website is operated by Vlad on Technology. We are the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at legalamarettosoftware.com.

Information we collect

We collect minimal information to provide and improve our services:

Information you provide

  • Newsletter subscription: Your email address when you sign up for our newsletter.
  • Contact messages: Any information you include when contacting us directly.

Information collected automatically

  • Analytics data: Pages visited, time on site, referral source, device type, and general location (country/city level). This is only collected if you consent to analytics cookies.
  • Technical data: Browser type, operating system, and IP address (anonymised where possible) for security and performance purposes.

Legal basis for processing

Under UK and EU data protection law, we must have a lawful basis for processing your personal data. We rely on the following:

  • Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and analytics cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time.
  • Legitimate interests: For website security, performance monitoring, and improving our content. We balance our interests against your rights and freedoms.
  • Legal obligation: Where we need to comply with legal requirements.

How we use your information

  • To send you newsletters and updates you have opted into.
  • To understand how visitors use the site and improve content, navigation, and user experience.
  • To maintain site security, prevent abuse, and ensure reliable performance.
  • To respond to your enquiries or requests.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

Who we share data with

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with trusted service providers who help us operate the website:

  • Microsoft Clarity: Provides analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with the site. Data is processed in accordance with Microsoft's Privacy Statement.
  • Email service provider: Processes newsletter subscriptions and sends emails on our behalf.
  • Hosting provider: Stores and serves website content.

We require all third parties to respect the security of your data and treat it in accordance with applicable law.

International data transfers

Some of our service providers are based outside the UK and European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities, or transfers to countries with adequate data protection laws.

How long we keep your data

  • Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe, plus a short period for processing the request.
  • Analytics data: Retained by Microsoft Clarity for up to 13 months.
  • Contact messages: Retained for as long as necessary to address your enquiry, typically no more than 2 years.
  • Cookie consent preferences: 6 months from the date you set them.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, you have the following rights over your personal data:

  • Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
  • Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on it for processing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at legalamarettosoftware.com. We will respond within one month.

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

How we protect your data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes using HTTPS encryption, secure hosting, and limiting access to personal data to those who need it.

Children's privacy

This website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Cookies

We use cookies to remember your preferences and understand how visitors use our site. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date. For significant changes, we may notify newsletter subscribers directly.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at legalamarettosoftware.com.