Last updated March 9, 2025

Privacy Policy

How I collect, keep, and use the information you share while browsing mhlsq.ro or submitting a contact request.

Who I am

My name is Alexandru Mihalascu. I design and build web products independently from Bucharest, Romania, and I am the sole operator of this website. You can reach me at alexmihalascu@gmail.com or by phone/WhatsApp at +40 752 571 265.

Personal data I collect

I only collect the information that is necessary to reply to messages, plan a project, or improve the experience of this site.

Contact and project forms

  • Name, email address, and optional phone number so I can reply.
  • Context you voluntarily share about your product, timeline, budget, or files.
  • The date/time of your submission and the referrer page for troubleshooting.

Direct communication

  • Emails, LinkedIn/WhatsApp conversations, and meeting notes relevant to our work.

Usage data

  • Anonymous analytics (page views, device type, approximate region) only after you opt in through the cookie banner.
  • Error logs supplied by Vercel if something breaks while you browse.

How I use your information

  • To answer questions, provide quotes, and deliver services you requested.
  • To prepare proposals, invoices, or contractual paperwork when we decide to work together.
  • To operate, secure, and debug the site (for example, deterring spam and abuse).
  • To analyse aggregated usage when analytics cookies are enabled so I can prioritise improvements.
  • To comply with legal or accounting obligations in Romania.

Legal bases

  • Legitimate interest in running my business and replying to genuine enquiries.
  • Consent, when you explicitly opt in to optional analytics or marketing updates.
  • Contractual necessity when we sign a statement of work, purchase order, or NDA.

Storage & retention

Contact form submissions are stored securely in Firebase (Cloud Firestore) and in my email inbox. I review enquiries every quarter and delete messages that are older than 18 months unless we are actively collaborating or I am legally required to keep them. You can request deletion at any time by emailing alexmihalascu@gmail.com.

Third-party services

I rely on a few trusted providers to run this portfolio:

Firebase (Google Cloud)

Hosts the contact form, portfolio content, and file storage. Google processes data on my behalf under the Firebase Data Processing and Security Terms.

Vercel

Serves the Next.js application and provides performance/error logs. No personal data is shared beyond what is required to deliver webpages.

Email + productivity tools

Gmail and Notion are used for communication and project planning. Shared information remains private unless you authorise otherwise.

Optional analytics

Google Analytics 4 may be enabled to measure anonymous trends. It only loads after you grant consent, and IP anonymisation is enforced.

Your rights

If you live in the EU, UK, or any region that offers similar protections, you can exercise the following rights:
  • Access – ask for a copy of the data I hold about you.
  • Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete details.
  • Erasure – request deletion of your information when it is no longer needed.
  • Restriction & objection – tell me to stop processing your data in certain situations.
  • Portability – receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

Cookies & tracking

Essential cookies keep the site running, and a single analytics cookie is optional. Visit the Cookies Policy to review every entry and manage your preferences through the consent banner.

How to contact me

Email is the fastest way to reach me: alexmihalascu@gmail.com. If you prefer, send a message through the contact page or call/WhatsApp +40 752 571 265.

Updates

I review this policy whenever I add new tooling or launch major features. The effective date above reflects the latest revision.