This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with nicoletacostin.com (the “Site”).

Who We Are

This website is operated by Nicoleta Costin, a design professional based in Lisbon.

What Information We Collect

We collect and process the following data:

• Contact Information: If you fill out a contact form or sign up for a newsletter, we may collect your name and email address.
• Analytics Data: We use tools like Google Analytics or similar to understand website usage. This may include your IP address, browser type, location (approximate), and pages visited.
• Cookies: The site uses cookies to improve your experience. A cookie consent banner is displayed when you visit, allowing you to manage your preferences.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries or messages submitted through the contact form
• Send occasional emails or updates if you’ve subscribed to a newsletter
• Improve the performance, content, and usability of the Site

Newsletter and Contact Forms

If you choose to subscribe to a newsletter or use the contact form:

• Your data will only be used for the specific purpose you provided it for
• You can unsubscribe or request deletion of your data at any time

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They help:

• Remember your preferences
• Measure website traffic and performance

You can accept or reject cookies via the banner, and also adjust settings in your browser at any time.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. Your data may be shared with trusted third-party providers (like analytics or email platforms) solely for the purposes outlined above.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access or correct your personal information
• Request that we delete your information
• Withdraw consent for communications (e.g. unsubscribe from emails)

To exercise your rights, contact hello@nicoletacostin.com

Data Retention

We retain contact form and newsletter data only as long as necessary to respond to you or provide relevant updates.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please send an email here.

Last updated: 8 September 2025