1. Who We Are
Donshik.com is the personal and professional website of Adam Donshik, used to share creative work, professional updates, and related content.
Our website address is: https://donshik.com.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the information needed to operate this site effectively, communicate with visitors, and improve performance.
a. Information You Provide
- Contact Forms (Elementor): When you submit a form on donshik.com, we collect the details you provide (such as your name, email address, and message). These submissions are securely sent to our email system and may be stored in the site’s database to ensure successful delivery.
- Newsletter Sign-Up (MailPoet): When you subscribe to the Donshik.com newsletter, your name and email address are collected by MailPoet, which manages subscriber lists and sends email updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in each newsletter.
- Comments (if enabled): If you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
- Media Uploads: Please avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as others may download and extract that information.
3. Information Collected Automatically
- Cookies: We use cookies to remember preferences and improve your browsing experience. Cookies may also be used for login sessions or analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
- Analytics (Google Analytics): Donshik.com uses Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior and improve website performance. Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and usage patterns. This information is processed anonymously and aggregated for statistical purposes. Learn more or opt out here.
- Embedded Content: Pages on donshik.com may include embedded media (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, or Instagram). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the source website directly and may collect data or use cookies according to that site’s privacy policy.
4. How We Use Your Information
- Respond to inquiries and contact requests
- Send newsletters (if subscribed)
- Improve site usability and content relevance
- Prevent spam and protect against security threats
- Analyze site traffic and usage trends
We do not sell or trade personal data to any third parties.
5. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Form submissions: Retained only as long as needed to manage correspondence.
- Newsletter subscribers: Retained while you remain subscribed. You can unsubscribe anytime.
- Comments: Retained indefinitely to streamline moderation of follow-ups.
6. Who We Share Your Data With
- MailPoet, for newsletter delivery
- Google Analytics, for site usage analysis
- Hosting and security providers, for website functionality
- Automated spam detection services, for comment and form protection
7. Your Rights
You may:
- Request a copy of your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for data processing (e.g., newsletter subscription)
- File a complaint with a data protection authority if applicable
Requests can be made to:
privacy@donshik.com
8. Cookies and Preferences
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to safeguard your personal information. However, no online system can be guaranteed completely secure.
10. Policy Updates
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect new features or legal requirements. The most current version will always appear on this page with the “Effective Date” listed above.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
privacy@donshik.com
12. Google Analytics Data Notice
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized traffic data. By using donshik.com, you consent to this processing as described in Google’s Privacy Policy. You can opt out anytime via Google’s opt-out tool.