Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Merve Günes
Rua Correia Teles 28 A
1350-100 Lisbon
Portugal

Email: merve.guenes@proton.me

2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

When you visit this website, certain information is automatically collected by the hosting provider, Squarespace. This may include:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referring website

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of access

This information is collected to ensure the technical operation, security, and performance of the website.

If you contact me by email or through a contact form, the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and message) will be processed solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

Your personal data will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties except where required by law or necessary for the operation of this website.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The legal basis for processing includes:

  • Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional website.

  • Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – processing necessary to respond to inquiries and communications initiated by users.

  • Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent, where applicable.

4. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.

Information submitted through email or contact forms will generally be retained only for the duration necessary to respond to and manage the inquiry.

5. Hosting and Third-Party Services

This website is hosted by Squarespace.

Squarespace, Inc.
225 Varick Street
New York, NY 10014
United States

Squarespace may process technical information required for website hosting, analytics, and security purposes.

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, Squarespace relies on appropriate safeguards, including participation in the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework and other legally recognized transfer mechanisms where applicable.

For more information, please refer to Squarespace's Privacy Policy.

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict processing of your data

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact:

merve.guenes@proton.me

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

For Portugal, the competent authority is:

Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD)
https://www.cnpd.pt

7. Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies provided by Squarespace to ensure proper website functionality and to improve user experience.

Cookies may be used for:

  • Website functionality

  • Security

  • Performance monitoring

  • Basic analytics

Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies will only be used after obtaining your consent through the website's cookie banner.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

8. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:

Merve Günes
merve.guenes@proton.me