Privacy Policy

Misha Perko (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your information. By using our website mishaperko.com, you agree to the terms outlined below.

Who We Are

Our website address is: http://mishaperko.com.
Misha Perko is a designer of visual communications, currently based in Dubai.

For the purposes of GDPR and other applicable data protection laws, the data controller is:

Misha Perko
Website: http://mishaperko.com
Contact: hi@mishaperko.com

What Data We Collect

Comments

Information you provide in the comments form.

Your IP address and browser user agent string (to help detect spam).

An anonymized hash of your email may be shared with the Gravatar service (see their policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/).

Media

If you upload images, avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may extract such data from uploaded files.

Cookies

Comment cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your details in cookies for convenience. These last for one year.

Login cookies: A temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.

Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from third-party sites acts as if you visited those sites directly. These may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction.

How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

To manage and display comments.

To maintain site security and prevent spam.

To provide login and account functionality (if applicable).

To comply with legal obligations.

Lawful basis for processing (GDPR Article 6):

Consent (e.g., storing cookies).

Contractual necessity (e.g., providing access to registered accounts).

Legitimate interest (e.g., ensuring website security, spam detection).

Legal obligation (e.g., retaining certain records if required by law).

Who We Share Your Data With

Visitor comments may be checked by an automated spam detection service.

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

Data Retention

Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely to help recognize and approve future comments.

For registered users (if applicable), personal data is stored in their profile. Users can edit or delete their information (except usernames). Website administrators may also access and update this data.

Your Rights (Under GDPR)

As an EU/EEA resident, you have the following rights:

Right of access – Request a copy of your personal data.

Right to rectification – Request corrections to your data.

Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) – Request deletion of your data.

Right to restrict processing – Request limited use of your data.

Right to data portability – Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to object – Object to processing of your data based on legitimate interests.

Right to withdraw consent – Withdraw your consent at any time where consent was the legal basis.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [Insert your contact email here].

If you are unsatisfied, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

International Data Transfers

As this website is operated from Dubai, your personal data may be transferred and processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that such transfers are safeguarded by appropriate measures in compliance with GDPR.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Last updated: September 2025