Privacy Policy

Last updated: 3. 7. 2026

1. Data controller

The data controller responsible for this website is:

Alja Horvat d.o.o.
Cankarjeva ulica 14
2000 Maribor
Email: hello@aljahorvat.com
Location: Slovenia

2. What data we collect

We only collect personal data that is necessary for the operation of this website and its services.

Newsletter data

When you subscribe to the newsletter, we collect:

  • Email address (required)

  • Name (optional, if provided)

Website usage data

When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

This data is collected through analytics tools (if enabled).

Direct communication

If you contact us directly, we may process:

  • Your email address

  • Any information you include in your message

3. Legal basis for processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases under the GDPR:

  • Consent – for newsletter subscriptions and cookies (where applicable)

  • Legitimate interest – for basic website analytics and security

  • Contract or pre-contractual steps – when responding to inquiries or messages

You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

4. How we use your data

We use personal data to:

  • Send newsletter updates (if you subscribe)

  • Provide information about design work, projects, or content

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Respond to inquiries or communication

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

5. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

  • You explicitly consent to receive email updates

  • You can unsubscribe at any time via the link included in every email

  • Your data is stored and processed by a third-party email service provider compliant with GDPR

6. Cookies and analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure basic functionality

  • Analyze website traffic and usage

  • Improve content and user experience

Non-essential cookies are only used with your consent via a cookie banner.

You can withdraw or change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or the cookie banner.

7. Third-party services

We may use trusted third-party service providers to operate this website, such as:

  • Analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics)

These providers may process personal data on our behalf under GDPR-compliant data processing agreements.

8. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe

  • Contact messages are retained only as long as needed to respond

  • Analytics data is retained according to provider settings

9. Your rights under GDPR

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access to your personal data

  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data

  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

10. Data security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

11. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:

hello@aljahorvat.com