Privacy Policy and Cookies

Last updated: 13 July 2026

1. Data controller

The administrator of personal data is:
Janusz Sepetowski
United Kingdom
E-mail: sepetowski@protonmail.com
The website is privately operated by a natural person as a personal blog. I do not personally collect, store, or sell any cookies — any cookies that may appear while using this website come from the hosting provider or from services embedded on the site (such as YouTube), as described in detail below.

2. Scope of data processed

2.1. Technical data and server logs

The hosting server on which this website runs may automatically process basic technical data, including:

• IP address,
• the date and time of the visit,
• browser and device information,
• basic diagnostic data.

This data is processed by the hosting company to ensure the security and proper functioning of the website — I do not have direct access to it and do not use it personally.

2.2. Content embedded from external websites (e.g. YouTube)

The website may contain videos embedded from YouTube. If you click play on such a video, YouTube (Google) may begin processing your data, including:

• IP address,
• device and browser information,
• data relating to video playback.

This happens independently of me — I have no control over what data YouTube collects or how it is used. Further details can be found in Google's privacy policy.

2.3. Contact forms

If you contact me using the contact form, the data you provide voluntarily (such as your name, e-mail address, and message) is processed solely for the purpose of replying to you.

2.4. Comments

When adding a comment, the following may be processed:

• name or nickname,
• e-mail address,
• comment content,
• IP address,
• browser specifications.

3. Purposes of data processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• ensuring the proper functioning and security of the website,
• handling the contact form,
• publishing and moderating comments,
• statistical traffic analysis,
• enabling embedded content to be displayed, such as YouTube videos.

4. Legal basis for processing

The data is processed on the basis of:

• the legitimate interest of the controller,
• user consent,
• the necessity to take action at the user's request,
• applicable legal provisions.

5. Cookies and similar technologies

5.1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device while browsing websites.

5.2. What cookies may appear on this site?

I do not personally set or collect any cookies. However, the following cookies may appear independently of me, depending on how you use the site:

• essential cookies — set by the hosting provider or the website software, needed for the site to function properly,
• YouTube cookies — only appear if you click play on an embedded video,
• comment system cookies — if you leave a comment, cookies may be used to remember your details for future comments.

5.3. Managing cookies

You can manage or delete cookies in your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some features of the site, such as video playback.

6. Data recipients

The data may be shared with entities providing services to the controller, including:

• the hosting provider,
• embedded content providers (e.g. YouTube/Google),
• analytics tool providers,
• the comment system provider.

Data is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Data retention period

Data is stored for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Comments remain visible on the site until removed by the administrator or the author. Contact form messages are kept only for as long as needed to respond to them. Technical data held by the hosting provider is subject to that provider's own retention periods.

8. User rights

You have the right to:

• access your data,
• correct your data,
• request the deletion of your data,
• restrict processing,
• data portability,
• object to processing,
• withdraw consent at any time.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's supervisory authority — the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) — if you believe your data is being processed unlawfully.

Contact: sepetowski@protonmail.com

9. Transfer of data outside the EEA and the UK

Some of the service providers I use (such as YouTube/Google) may process data outside the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom. In such cases, data transfers take place in accordance with applicable law, relying on mechanisms designed to ensure an adequate level of data protection.

10. Changes to the policy

The administrator may make changes to this document. The current version is always available on this page, together with the date it was last updated.