Privacy Policy

Overview

This privacy policy describes how silviaseceleanu.com ("the Site") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit. I take your privacy seriously and aim to be fully transparent about what data, if any, is processed. This policy applies to all visitors of the Site regardless of location, and is designed to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), and other applicable privacy laws. Although the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) may not apply to this Site given its non-commercial nature, I voluntarily follow privacy practices consistent with its requirements.

Data Controller

The data controller for this Site is Silvia Seceleanu. For privacy-related inquiries, you can reach me at contact@silviaseceleanu.com.

Information Collected

This Site is a static informational blog. I do not require you to create an account, submit forms, or provide any personal information to use the Site. The following data may be collected automatically:

• Hosting & server logs — The Site is hosted on Vercel. Vercel may automatically collect standard server log data including IP addresses, browser type, referring URLs, pages visited, and timestamps. This data is processed by Vercel under their own privacy policy.
• Analytics — If web analytics are enabled, the Site may use privacy-focused, cookieless analytics (such as Vercel Web Analytics) that collect aggregate, non-personally-identifiable usage data such as page views, referrer information, and country-level geolocation. No individual tracking or profiling is performed.
• Essential cookies — The Site may use strictly necessary cookies for basic functionality (e.g., remembering sidebar state). These do not track you across sites and contain no personal data.

I do not collect email addresses, names, payment information, or any other directly identifying personal data through this Site.

How Information Is Used

Any automatically collected data is used solely for: understanding aggregate traffic patterns to improve the Site, ensuring the Site functions correctly, and protecting against abuse or security threats. The legal basis for processing this data under GDPR Article 6(1)(f) is the legitimate interest of the controller in maintaining site security, ensuring functionality, and understanding aggregate usage patterns. Data is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

The Site may use the following third-party services that process data under their own privacy policies: Vercel (hosting and deployment), and potentially a privacy-focused analytics provider. The Site links to external resources including research papers, GitHub repositories, and LinkedIn. When you click these links, you are subject to those third parties' privacy policies, not this one.

Cookies & Local Storage

The Site uses only essential cookies and localStorage for functionality (e.g., remembering your sidebar preference). No advertising, tracking, or marketing cookies are used. No third-party advertising cookies are loaded. Under GDPR, strictly necessary cookies do not require consent. You can clear cookies and localStorage at any time through your browser settings.

Do Not Track Signals

This Site does not track users across third-party websites and does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. No third parties collect personally identifiable information about your online activities over time and across different websites when you use this Site.

Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Right to access any personal data held about you
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (CCPA/CPRA)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Since this Site collects minimal data and does not maintain user accounts, most of these rights are satisfied by default. If you have a specific request, contact me at contact@silviaseceleanu.com and I will respond within 30 days for GDPR requests and 45 days for CCPA/CPRA requests, or sooner as required by applicable law.

Data Retention

Server logs retained by the hosting provider are subject to Vercel's privacy policy. Analytics data, if collected, is retained in aggregate form only and contains no personally identifiable information. localStorage data persists on your device until you clear it.

Children's Privacy

In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), this Site is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). I do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided personal information through this Site, please contact me so I can take appropriate action.

International Data Transfers

The Site is hosted on infrastructure provided by Vercel, Inc. that may process data in the United States or other countries. For transfers of personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA), Vercel relies on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other appropriate safeguards as described in their Data Processing Addendum. By using the Site, you acknowledge that any automatically collected data may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your own.

California Shine the Light

Under California Civil Code Section 1798.83, California residents are entitled to request information about personal data shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes. This Site does not share personal data with third parties for marketing, so no such disclosures are necessary.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. If changes materially affect how previously collected data is processed, I will make reasonable efforts to provide notice. Your continued use of the Site after non-material updates constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy.