Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Hector Garcia ("I", "me", or "my"), a freelance Full Stack Developer operating from Guatemala City, Guatemala, collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information obtained through this website and professional services. This policy applies to all visitors, clients, and users of my services.

This policy complies with applicable laws including the Guatemalan Law on Protection of Personal Data (Decreto 57-2008 and its regulations), the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, Regulation 2016/679), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable international privacy frameworks.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal information is:

Name: Hector Garcia
Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala
Email: hectorgarciajobs19@gmail.com

3. Information I Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you contact me, request a quote, or engage my services, I may collect:

• Full name and professional title
• Email address and phone number
• Company name and website URL
• Project details, requirements, and any content you share
• Payment information (processed through secure third-party providers)
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit my website, I may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths
• Referring website or source
• Device type and screen resolution

3.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and measure performance. You may control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

I process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Contractual necessity: to fulfill a service agreement with you
• Legitimate interest: to improve my services and communicate professionally
• Legal compliance: to meet obligations under applicable law
• Consent: when you have explicitly agreed to a specific use

5. How I Use Your Information

I use collected information solely for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and provide requested services
• To deliver, manage, and invoice contracted work
• To communicate project updates, proposals, and follow-ups
• To improve website performance and user experience
• To comply with legal and tax obligations
• To protect against fraud or unauthorized use of services

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

Your data may be shared only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: payment processors (for example Stripe), cloud storage, and project management tools, only as necessary to deliver services
• Legal requirements: when disclosure is required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
• Business transfers: in the unlikely event of a business restructure, data may be transferred under equivalent privacy protections

All third-party service providers are contractually required to handle your data in accordance with applicable privacy law.

7. International Data Transfers

As a professional serving clients in Guatemala, the United States, the European Union, and globally, your data may be transferred across borders. Where required by applicable law (including GDPR), I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms.

8. Data Retention

I retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Specifically:

• Client project data: retained for a minimum of 5 years for accounting and legal purposes
• Contact and inquiry data: retained for 2 years from last interaction
• Website analytics: typically aggregated and anonymized within 12 months

Upon expiration of the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access: request a copy of the data I hold about you
• Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure: request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Right to restrict processing: request limitation of how I use your data
• Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint: with your local supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at: hectorgarciajobs19@gmail.com. I will respond within 30 days of your request.

10. Security

I implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encrypted communications, secure storage, and access controls. However, no transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

My services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If I become aware that a minor has provided personal data, I will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or applicable law. The updated policy will be posted on this website with a revised effective date. Continued use of this website or my services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. Last updated: February 23, 2026.