Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Matej Vavro, an individual creator providing productivity tools, content, and resources.

Contact: hello@matejvavroproductivity.com

2. What Data We Collect

We collect minimal data necessary to operate this website and provide our services:

• Newsletter subscriptions: Email address, subscription date, and interaction data (opens, clicks) if you subscribe to our newsletter via Kit.
• Hosting and security logs: IP addresses, browser type, and access logs collected automatically by Cloudflare for security, performance, and infrastructure purposes.
• Embedded content interactions: When you interact with embedded YouTube videos, YouTube may collect data according to their privacy policy.
• External payment processors: If you support us through Ko-fi or GitHub Sponsors, those platforms process your payment information according to their respective privacy policies.

3. Why We Collect Data

• Newsletter: To send you updates, content, and information about our productivity tools and resources (with your explicit consent).
• Security and performance: To protect the website from attacks, ensure availability, and optimize performance (legitimate interest under GDPR).
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

• Consent: Newsletter subscriptions (you can withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing).
• Legitimate interest: Website security, DDoS protection, performance optimization, and fraud prevention via Cloudflare.
• Contractual necessity: Processing necessary to fulfill services you request (e.g., support inquiries).

5. Who Processes Your Data (Third-Party Services)

We use the following trusted third-party processors:

6. Cookies and Tracking

This website uses a minimal number of cookies.

• Essential cookies: Required for website security, abuse prevention, and basic functionality (e.g., Cloudflare security features). These cookies are always enabled and do not require consent under GDPR.
• Consent preference cookie: We store your cookie preferences in localStorage and/or a small preference cookie for up to 365 days. This does not track you and is used solely to respect your choices.
• YouTube cookies: When you play embedded YouTube videos, YouTube may set cookies on your device. Where possible, we use YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com) to limit tracking until you interact with the video.

We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies.

Managing your preferences: You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of this website, or by clearing cookies in your browser. When you reject optional cookies, only essential cookies will be loaded, and YouTube embeds will not auto-load tracking scripts.

If we introduce privacy-friendly analytics in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly and you will be given the opportunity to consent.

7. Data Retention

• Newsletter data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Server logs: Retained by Cloudflare for security purposes (typically 30-90 days).
• Support emails: Retained as long as necessary to provide support and for legal compliance.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of data processing.
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to withdraw consent: Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time.
• Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: hello@matejvavroproductivity.com

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers (Cloudflare, Kit, YouTube) may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). These transfers are protected by:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the EU Commission
• Adequate safeguards as required by GDPR
• Additional safeguards implemented by our service providers in accordance with GDPR

10. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the most recent changes. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your personal data:

Email: hello@matejvavroproductivity.com
Response time: We aim to respond within 30 days, or within the timeframe required by GDPR.