This policy explains how Vladislav Stepanov handles information in connection with vstepanov.com.
Who operates this site
The operator and, where applicable, controller is Vladislav Stepanov. For questions about this policy or your information, please use the contact form on the homepage.
Information handled
The site handles information in a limited way:
- If you choose to open “say hello” and submit the Tally contact form, Tally may receive information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, and message.
- Hosting and security infrastructure may receive routine technical request data, such as your IP address, browser or device details, requested page, and the date and time of a request.
- Your theme choice may be saved as
localStorageon your own device so the site can remember it.
This site does not use analytics cookies or advertising cookies. The Tally form loads only after you open “say hello”. Tally may then process form and technical data under its own privacy notice. Read Tally’s privacy policy and Tally’s GDPR information. Tally says form data is stored in Europe and that it uses contractual safeguards for applicable transfers.
Purposes and legal bases
- To reply to an enquiry and take steps you request before entering a contract, where that is the applicable basis.
- On the basis of legitimate interests, to operate and secure the site, keep necessary records, and respond to messages.
- To comply with legal duties when processing is necessary for that purpose.
Personal data is not sold. The site does not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.
Sharing
Information may be shared when necessary with Tally as the contact-form processor, with hosting or security providers that help deliver and protect the site, and with professional advisers or authorities where needed or legally required. Providers may process information under their own terms and applicable safeguards.
Retention
Information is kept only for as long as needed to handle an enquiry or relationship, keep necessary records, resolve disputes, or meet legal requirements. It is deleted or anonymized when it is no longer needed. Your theme preference remains on your device until you clear site data or change your browser settings.
Your rights
Where applicable, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict use of your information; object to processing; receive portable data; withdraw consent where processing relies on consent; and complain to your local supervisory authority. To ask a question or make a request, use the contact form on the homepage. There is no obligation to submit a form to browse this site.
Changes
This policy may be updated when the site or its data practices change. The effective date of this version is 19 September 2026.