Lachezar SimeonovLachezar Simeonov

Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 1, 2023

Last updated: March 8, 2026

Welcome to my website, https://lsimeonov.com/ ("Site"). I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, how I use it, and your rights under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data controller

I, Lachezar Simeonov, am the data controller for this Site. You can contact me at:

2. Personal data I collect

When you use my contact form, browse the Site, or interact with certain features, I may collect:

A. Data you provide directly

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Any additional information you choose to share (e.g. message text, project details)

B. Automatically collected data

  • IP-based location (city/region)
  • Device and browser information (OS, version, language) via Google Analytics 4, Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity
  • Usage data (pages visited, time on page, clicks) for analytics and performance

3. Purposes & legal bases

I use your data for the following purposes:

PurposeLegal basis (GDPR)
Responding to your inquiriesLegitimate interest (to communicate with you)
Providing and improving site functionalityLegitimate interest (to optimize user experience)
Analytics & performance trackingLegitimate interest (to analyse and improve)
Tag management (via GTM, etc.)Legitimate interest (to coordinate tools)
Delivering exclusive contentYour consent (if required by the feature)

4. Cookies & tracking

I use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze site traffic (GA4)
  • Record session replays (Hotjar, Clarity)

You can manage your cookie preferences via the consent banner that appears on your first visit, or by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer at any time. To see the detailed breakdown of all cookie types I use and their purposes, you can read the Cookie Policy.

5. Data sharing & third parties

I do not sell or rent your personal data. I may share data with:

  • Google Tag Manager (for coordinating tags)
  • Google Analytics 4 (for traffic analysis)
  • Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity (for heatmaps and session recordings)
  • HubSpot, Brevo (for form handling and email campaigns)

These processors are bound by GDPR-compliant data-processing agreements. I do not transfer data outside the EEA, except where these services do so under their own safeguards.

6. Data retention

  • Contact form submissions: Retained until your inquiry is resolved, then archived for no more than 2 years.
  • Analytics data: Aggregated and retained for up to 14 months in GA4.

7. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you.
  • Rectify any inaccuracies.
  • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten"), where I have no overriding legitimate interest.
  • Restrict or object to processing based on legitimate interest.
  • Data portability for data you have provided.

To exercise these rights, email me at privacy@lsimeonov.com, or use the self-service data deletion form to request erasure of your contact submissions.

8. No age restrictions

My Site does not knowingly collect data from minors under 16. If you believe I have collected such data, please contact me to request its deletion.

9. Policy updates

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect changes. Please review periodically.

10. Contact me

For any questions or requests regarding your privacy, please contact: