Privacy policy

Last updated: 20/02/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how this website collects and uses information.

This is a personal portfolio website operated by Elina Yaremenko. The website does not include contact forms, user accounts, newsletter registration, payments, or online services that require users to submit personal information directly through the site.

Information collected

Information you choose to provide

If you contact me by email or through one of the social media links on this website, I may receive the information you choose to share, such as your name, email address, social media profile, message content, or any other details included in your communication.

Providing this information is voluntary. If you choose not to provide it, I may not be able to respond to your message.

Information collected automatically

This website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site and to improve its content and performance.

Google Analytics may collect technical and usage information, such as:

  • pages visited;

  • time spent on the website;

  • browser type;

  • device type;

  • operating system;

  • general location based on technical data;

  • referring websites;

  • interactions with the website;

  • cookies or similar technologies.

I do not use Google Analytics to personally identify individual visitors.

How the information is used

Information may be used for the following purposes:

  • to understand how visitors interact with the website;

  • to improve the website’s structure, content, and user experience;

  • to respond to messages sent to me by email or through social media;

  • to maintain the security and proper functioning of the website.

I do not sell personal information, and I do not use it for newsletters, automated marketing, or direct advertising campaigns.

Cookies and analytics

This website may use cookies or similar technologies for analytics purposes. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help measure website activity and usage.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect the way some websites function, but this website should remain generally accessible.

Third-party services and links

This website may include links to third-party platforms, such as email, LinkedIn, Instagram, or other social media profiles.

When you click an external link or contact me through a third-party platform, your use of that platform is subject to its own privacy policy and terms. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or platforms.

Google Analytics is provided by Google, which may process information outside Israel. The use of Google Analytics is subject to Google’s own privacy practices and settings.

Data sharing

I do not share personal information with third parties, except where necessary for:

  • website analytics through Google Analytics;

  • responding to a message you sent through email or social media;

  • complying with a legal obligation, court order, or lawful request;

  • protecting the website, my rights, or the rights of others.

Data retention

Information collected through analytics tools is retained according to the settings of Google Analytics.

Messages sent to me by email or social media may be kept for as long as needed to respond, maintain communication, or keep a reasonable record of the interaction, unless deletion is requested and there is no legal or legitimate reason to retain it.

Data security

I take reasonable steps to protect the information connected to this website. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request to review, correct, or delete personal information about you that I may hold.

To make a privacy-related request, you can contact me at: elina.yar@gmail.com

I may ask for additional details in order to identify the relevant information and respond to your request.

Children’s privacy

This website is not intended for children and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy-related requests, please contact:

elina.yar@gmail.com