Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 19, 2026

Welcome to IT Tiger (https://www.ittiger.net/).
I value your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit this website, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for this website is:

  • Name/Entity: Ryszard Kozlowski
  • Location: Dublin, Ireland
  • Contact Email: ryszard@ittiger.net

2. Information Collected and Why

I only collect personal data that is strictly necessary for the functionality of this site, performance analysis, and communication.

  • Analytics Data: I use Google Analytics to track anonymized user behavior (such as pages visited, time spent on site, and country of origin). This helps me understand what content is useful. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
  • Contact Form: If you use the contact form, I collect your name, email address, and the content of your message so I can respond to your inquiry.
  • Newsletter Subscription: If you choose to subscribe to the newsletter, I collect your email address to send you technical updates, articles, and project news.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, I process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies (like Google Analytics tracking). You can withdraw your consent at any time.
  • Legitimate Interests: For processing messages sent via the contact form to respond to your technical inquiries.

4. Cookies

This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze traffic via Google Analytics. Essential cookies are loaded automatically to keep the site functioning. Non-essential cookies (Analytics) require your explicit consent via the cookie banner when you first visit the site. You can change your cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time.

5. Data Retention

  • Analytics: Google Analytics data is retained according to standard retention periods (typically 14 months) before automatic deletion.
  • Contact Messages: Kept only as long as necessary to fulfill your request or answer your inquiry.
  • Newsletter: Your email is stored securely until you choose to unsubscribe via the link provided in every email.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

I do not sell, rent, or distribute your personal data. Data is only processed by trusted third-party services necessary to run this site:

  • Google LLC (for Google Analytics)

Where these services transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), standard contractual clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions are in place to ensure your data remains protected.

7. Your Rights Under the GDPR

As a resident of the EEA, you have the following rights regarding your data:

  • The right to access the data held about you.
  • The right to correct any inaccurate data.
  • The right to request the deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • The right to withdraw your consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribing from the newsletter).
  • The right to object to or restrict processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at ryszard@ittiger.net. If you believe your data is being mishandled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC).