PRIVACY POLICY

Effective / last updated: 18 February 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information on katalin-markos.com (the “Website”).

1) Data Controller
Controller: Katalin Markos
Email: katalin.markos.nz@gmail.com
Business address: Christchurch, New Zealand
Website: katalin-markos.com

2) What data we collect
A) Contact form data (provided by you)

    • Name
    • Email address
    • Message content

B) Technical data
To operate and protect the Website, servers may log technical information such as:

    • IP address, date/time, browser type, operating system, pages visited, error logs

3) Why we process your data
We use contact form data to: 

    • receive and respond to your message;
    • communicate with you about your enquiry;
    • maintain Website security and prevent/handle spam or misuse;
    • where needed, establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

4) Legal basis 

    • Responding to enquiries: legitimate interests (answering enquiries), and in some cases taking steps at your request before entering into a contract.
    • Security/logging: legitimate interests (protecting the Website and users).

5) How long we keep your data 

    • Contact messages: until the enquiry is resolved and for a reasonable period afterwards (typically up to 12 months), unless longer retention is required due to legal obligations or disputes.
    • Technical logs: typically for a shorter period, according to hosting provider settings, for security and troubleshooting.

6) Who we share data with
We may use trusted service providers that process personal data on our behalf, such as:

hosting provider / server operator: Hostinger

email provider receiving the messages: Google Gmail

We do not sell personal data or share it for third-party marketing.

7) International transfers
Depending on hosting and email delivery, your data may be processed in New Zealand and/or other countries where our service providers operate. Where applicable, we aim to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

8) Sensitive information
Please avoid sending sensitive personal information via the contact form (e.g., health or mental health details, political opinions, religious beliefs). If you need to share sensitive information, contact us first so we can agree on a safer channel.

9) Your rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to: 

    • access your personal data;
    • correct inaccurate data;
    • request deletion and/or restriction of processing;
    • object to certain processing;
    • data portability;
    • lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

In New Zealand, you have rights to request access to and correction of your personal information.

10) Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data (access controls, account security, updates, backups, etc.). However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

11) Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be published on the Website.

12) Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact: katalin.markos.nz@gmail.com