Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Gabriel Barbera ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit my personal portfolio website gabrielbarbera.com (the "Site").
1. Information I Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you contact me through the contact form, I collect the following information:
- Name
- Email address
- Company (optional)
- Message content
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use my Site. This tool may collect information such as:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- IP address (anonymized)
2. How I Use Your Information
- Respond to your inquiries and messages
- Improve my website and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Communicate about potential projects and collaborations
3. Data Sharing and Third Parties
3.1 Email Service
Contact form submissions are processed through Emailit, a third-party email service provider. Your data is transferred to and processed by Emailit to deliver email notifications.
3.2 Google Analytics
I use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Cookies and Consent
This Site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. By continuing to use this Site, you consent to my use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner on this Site.
5. Data Security
I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained in my email inbox and the Emailit service for business purposes. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' data retention policies. You may request the deletion of your personal information by contacting me.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR and other data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to processing of your information
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact me at gabriel@gabrielbarbera.com.
8. Children's Privacy
This Site is not intended for children under 16 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. I ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
11. Contact Me
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or my handling of your personal information, please contact me at:
Email: gabriel@gabrielbarbera.com