Privacy policy

This policy explains how Artjoms Steinmanis, trading as Steinmanis UX, handles personal information when you visit the site or work with us. It covers collection, use and sharing, and the rights available under applicable EU, UK and US privacy laws.

1. Who is responsible for your data

Steinmanis UX is responsible for personal data collected through this website and our services. For questions, email info@steinmanis-ux.lat.

2. Information we collect

• Identity & contact data — name, email, company, phone, role.
• Project data — information you share when scoping or executing an engagement.
• Billing data — billing address, VAT number, payment references (we do not store full card data).
• Technical data — IP address, browser type, device data, cookie identifiers.
• Marketing preferences — newsletter consent and communication choices.

3. Why we use it

• To carry out the work you have asked for.
• To reply to enquiries and stay in touch about a project.
• To prepare invoices and meet tax and accounting requirements.
• To keep the website secure and improve our services.
• To send marketing emails only if you have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time.

4. Legal grounds under EU and UK GDPR

• Contract — to deliver our services to you.
• Legal obligation — for tax, accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Legitimate interests — to operate, secure and improve our business.
• Consent — for marketing communications and non-essential cookies.

5. Cookies

Necessary cookies support the site’s basic functions. Optional analytics and marketing cookies require your consent under applicable EU and UK rules. For questions about your choice or withdrawing consent, email info@steinmanis-ux.lat.

6. Who we share information with

We share information with service providers when it is needed to run the business, including:

• Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers.
• Email, CRM and analytics tools.
• Payment processors and accountants.
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law.

We do not sell your personal information.

7. Transfers to other countries

If information is transferred outside the EEA or UK, appropriate safeguards are required. These may include EU Standard Contractual Clauses, the UK transfer addendum or an approved adequacy arrangement.

8. How long we keep it

We keep information for as long as it is needed for the purposes above or to meet legal, accounting and reporting requirements. Billing records are typically kept for up to 7 years. Information is then deleted or anonymised.

9. Your rights in the EU and UK

• Right to access, rectify, erase or restrict processing of your data.
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
• Right to data portability.
• Right to withdraw consent at any time.
• Right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority (e.g. UK ICO at ico.org.uk).

10. Your rights under US state laws

Depending on where you live in the US, you may have rights to know what information we collect, see a copy, correct it or ask for deletion. You may also have a right to opt out of sale or sharing for cross-context advertising; we do neither. Exercising your rights will not lead to discrimination. Send requests to info@steinmanis-ux.lat.

11. Children’s information

Our services are not intended for children under 16, or the equivalent minimum age where they live. We do not knowingly collect children’s personal information.

12. Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational safeguards, including encryption in transit, access controls and checks on service providers, to protect information from loss, unauthorised access and disclosure.

13. Policy updates

We may update this policy. The date above shows the latest revision. Material changes will be communicated by email or a clear notice on the site.

14. Questions and complaints

For a privacy question or a request about your information, email info@steinmanis-ux.lat. You can also complain to your local data protection authority in the EU, or the Information Commissioner’s Office in the UK.