Privacy Policy
Last updated: 28th April 2026.
Welcome to my portfolio www.mariaartienz.com. Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website.
1. Who I Am
This website is owned and operated by Maria Artienz, based in the United Kingdom.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact me at:
Email: mariaartienz@gmail.com
2. What Information I Collect
I may collect and process the following information:
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Personal Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, or any message you send through a contact form.
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Technical Data, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior.
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Cookies and Usage Data to improve the functionality and performance of the website.
3. How I Use Your Information
I use your information to:
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Respond to your enquiries or messages.
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Provide and improve the website and user experience.
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Monitor website traffic and performance.
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Comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK data protection law, I rely on the following legal bases:
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Consent – when you voluntarily submit your information.
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Legitimate Interests – to maintain and improve the website.
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Legal Obligation – where processing is necessary to comply with the law.
5. Cookies
This website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They help analyse website traffic and remember preferences.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Third-Party Services
This website may use third-party services such as:
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Website analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)
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Contact form providers
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Social media links or embedded content
These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
7. Data Storage and Security
I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data I hold about you.
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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Request deletion of your personal data.
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Object to or restrict processing.
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Withdraw consent at any time where consent is the basis for processing.
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
For more information, visit the ICO website.
9. External Links
This website may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Maria Artienz
Email: mariaartienz@gmail.com