Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 19, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Sam Malanchuk ("I," "me," or "my") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this personal portfolio website at sammalanchuk.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information I Collect
Information you provide. If you use the contact form on the Site, I collect the name, email address, and message you submit so that I can reply to you.
Analytics and cookies. The Site may use cookies, similar technologies, and analytics tools to understand how visitors use it, such as pages viewed, approximate location, device and browser type, and the page that referred you. Where possible, this information is used in aggregate form.
Server logs. Like most websites, the Site's hosting provider automatically records basic technical information, such as IP address, request time, pages requested, and browser type.
2. How I Use Information
- To respond to messages and inquiries sent through the contact form.
- To understand how the Site is used so that I can improve its content and performance.
- To keep the Site secure, stable, and available.
I do not sell your personal information.
3. Service Providers
I share information only with service providers that help operate the Site, such as the hosting provider for sammalanchuk.com (Hostinger) and any analytics provider used on the Site. These providers may process information only to provide their services to me.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. The Site may use essential cookies needed for basic functions and analytics cookies to measure traffic. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings, although some parts of the Site may not work as intended if you do.
5. Data Retention
Contact form messages are kept only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry and to keep a record of that correspondence, and are then deleted. Analytics and server log data are kept only for as long as needed for the purposes described above and under the standard retention settings of the relevant provider.
6. Your Rights
You may ask to access, correct, or delete the personal information I hold about you, or to object to or restrict certain processing. To make a request, email malanchuksam@gmail.com. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under laws such as the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). I may need to verify your identity before responding to a request.
7. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Site, please contact me at malanchuksam@gmail.com and I will delete it.
8. Security
I take reasonable steps to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, so I cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When I do, I will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after a change means you accept the updated policy.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact me at malanchuksam@gmail.com.