Privacy Policy

Effective: January 1, 2025

Updated: January 1, 2025

Your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit the portfolio website of Elio Gerges ("the Website"). By using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through the Website, including:

Name
Email address
Messages submitted via the contact form

1.2 Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-personal information automatically, such as:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages viewed, visit duration, and click behavior

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies: The Website uses cookies to enhance functionality and user experience.

2How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for:

Responding to inquiries submitted through the contact form
Analyzing Website performance to improve functionality
Enhancing user experience with personalization

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

33. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR Compliance)

Under GDPR, we process your data on the following legal bases:

Consent: Explicit consent for data collection (e.g., submitting a contact form).
Legitimate Interest: To improve website performance and understand user behavior.
Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4How We Share Your Information

We only share your information in limited circumstances:

Service Providers: Trusted third-party services for hosting, analytics, or email delivery.
Legal Compliance: When required by law or regulatory authorities.
Business Transfers: In case of a website transfer or sale.

5Your Privacy Rights

5.1 GDPR Rights (EU Visitors)

EU residents have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, and more. Contact us at legal@eliogerges.com to exercise these rights.

5.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have the right to know, delete, and opt-out of data collection. Submit requests at legal@eliogerges.com.

5.3 Dubai and Lebanon

Visitors may request access, correction, or deletion of personal information by contacting legal@eliogerges.com.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience. Manage cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained as long as necessary for outlined purposes or required by law.

8. Data Security

We implement measures to protect your data, including encryption and regular updates.

9. Contact Us

For questions, contact us at:
Email: legal@eliogerges.com
Address: California, US