We're transparent about how we handle your personal data. This policy explains exactly what we collect, why, and how we protect it.
We believe in minimal data collection. We only collect what is genuinely necessary to respond to your enquiries and deliver our services. We do not sell your data. We do not run advertising. We do not use intrusive tracking.
If you have questions about this policy or want to exercise your data rights, email us at teamshadowcode@gmail.com.
We collect two types of data — information you voluntarily provide, and limited technical data collected automatically:
| Data Type | What We Collect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Data | Name, email address, company, role, project description | Contact form |
| Application Data | Name, email, phone, LinkedIn URL, cover message | Careers form |
| Project Data | Budget range, service interest, timeline preference | Contact form |
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site | Server / analytics logs |
We do not collect: financial data, government ID numbers, passwords, or any special category data (health, ethnicity, religion, etc.).
We use your data only for the purposes it was collected:
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We share data only in the following limited circumstances:
All third-party processors are contractually required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable privacy law.
This website uses minimal, necessary cookies only. We do not use advertising, retargeting, or social tracking cookies.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Basic site functionality | Session only |
| Analytics cookies | Anonymised page view tracking (if enabled) | Up to 12 months |
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the site.
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:
You may request early deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7).
You have the following rights regarding your personal data. To exercise any of them, email teamshadowcode@gmail.com with the subject "Data Request".
We will respond to all valid data requests within 30 days. In complex cases, we may extend this by an additional 30 days and will notify you accordingly.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
While we take data security seriously, no internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. If you believe your data may have been compromised, please contact us immediately.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as GitHub, LinkedIn, or external tools). Once you click an external link, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any external websites.
Our website and services are intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us at teamshadowcode@gmail.com.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we may also notify active clients or applicants directly by email.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
For any privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns, please reach out to us directly. We take privacy seriously and will respond promptly.