Privacy Policy - Emil Karlsson Data Engineering Services

Last Updated: September 29, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Emil Ingemar Karlsson (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at emilingemarkarlsson.com (“the Website”).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Contact Form Data: Name, email address, message content when you contact us
  • Service Inquiries: Project details, requirements, and consultation requests

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Analytics Data: Page views, time spent, referring websites (only with consent)
  • Technical Data: Browser type, device information, IP address (anonymized)
  • Cookies: Used for functionality and analytics (only with consent)

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Legitimate Business Purposes

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Analyze website usage patterns (anonymized data)
  • Send service updates and project communications
  • Consent: Analytics and non-essential cookies
  • Legitimate Interest: Business communications and website security
  • Contract: Providing requested services and consultations

3. Third-Party Services

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis (anonymized IP)
  • Microsoft Clarity: User experience improvements
  • Google Tag Manager: Tag and analytics management

3.2 Communication Services

  • n8n Webhook: Internal notification system for form submissions
  • Slack: Internal team notifications (business use only)

3.3 Data Transfers

  • Some services may transfer data to the United States
  • All services comply with GDPR data protection standards
  • Data is protected by appropriate safeguards

4. Cookies and Tracking

  • Essential: Required for website functionality
  • Analytics: Track website usage (requires consent)
  • Functional: Remember preferences and settings

4.2 Your Choices

  • Accept all cookies for full functionality
  • Accept only essential cookies
  • Manage preferences anytime via cookie banner
  • Clear cookies through your browser settings

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw Consent: For analytics and marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact: [Your Email]

6. Data Security

6.1 Security Measures

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Limited access to personal data
  • Regular security updates and monitoring

6.2 Data Retention

  • Contact inquiries: Retained for 2 years or until resolved
  • Analytics data: Anonymized and retained per service terms
  • Essential cookies: Session-based or 1 year maximum

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases:

  • We ensure adequate protection through approved mechanisms
  • Data is protected by appropriate safeguards
  • Processing complies with GDPR requirements

9. Contact Information

9.1 Data Controller

Emil Ingemar Karlsson
Stockholm, Sweden
Email: [Your Email]
Business: The Unnamed Road AB

9.2 Data Protection Questions

For questions about this Privacy Policy or data processing:

  • Email: [Your Email]
  • Subject: “Privacy Policy Inquiry”
  • Response time: Within 30 days

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice.

11.1 Essential Cookies

  • Session cookies: Website functionality
  • Consent preferences: Remember your choices
  • Google Analytics: _ga, _ga_* (2 years)
  • Microsoft Clarity: Various (1 year)
  • Google Tag Manager: Various (1 year)

11.3 Managing Cookies

  • Use our cookie banner to manage preferences
  • Browser settings to block/delete cookies
  • Opt-out links for specific services

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Swedish Data Protection Act, and other applicable privacy laws.