PRIVACY POLICY

1. General Information
1.1. This Privacy Policy explains how lucasfrancis.com (“Website”) processes personal data.
1.2. The data controller is Lucas Francis (“Administrator”).
1.3. Contact email: contact@lucasfrancis.com.

2. Data We Collect
2.1. The only personal data collected by the Website is the email address you voluntarily provide when subscribing to the newsletter.
2.2. Submitting an email address is voluntary but required to receive the newsletter.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
3.1. Personal data is processed solely for sending the newsletter, based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
3.2. Data may also be processed for compliance with legal obligations or for legitimate interests of the Administrator, where applicable.

4. Use of Brevo (formerly Sendinblue)
4.1. The Website uses Brevo as the email marketing and newsletter delivery provider.
4.2. By subscribing to the newsletter, you acknowledge that your email address will be transferred to Brevo for processing according to their Privacy Policy.
4.3. Brevo acts as a data processor and implements appropriate security measures to protect your data.

5. Data Sharing
5.1. Your data is not sold to third parties.
5.2. Data may be shared only with service providers necessary for newsletter delivery (primarily Brevo).
5.3. Data is not transferred outside the European Economic Area unless adequate safeguards are in place.

6. Data Retention
6.1. Your email address is stored until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe from the newsletter.
6.2. After withdrawal of consent, data may be stored only for the period required by law or for potential defense against legal claims.

7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
– access your personal data,
– rectify your data,
– delete your data (“right to be forgotten”),
– restrict processing,
– data portability,
– withdraw consent at any time,
– object to processing,
– lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

8. Data Security
8.1. The Administrator applies appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure personal data.
8.2. Newsletter subscription is processed through secure, encrypted connections.

9. Cookies
9.1. The Website may use essential cookies required for basic operation.
9.2. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
10.1. The Administrator reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy.
10.2. Any changes take effect upon publication on the Website.