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Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Who we are
Hardlite is a trading name operated by Szymon Kubisa, a sole trader based in London, United Kingdom. When we refer to "Hardlite", "we", "us", or "our" in this policy, we mean Szymon Kubisa trading as Hardlite.
Our website is hardlite.dev. You can contact us at hello@hardlite.dev.
What data we collect
We collect only what we need to operate the business:
- Contact form submissions:Name (if provided), email address, and message content.
- Client data:Name, business details, and email address for billing and service delivery.
- Usage analytics:Aggregated, anonymised page view and interaction data via privacy-first analytics.
How we use your data
- To respond to contact form enquiries
- To deliver and invoice subscription services
- To communicate about your project via email or Slack
- To improve the website using aggregated, anonymous analytics data
We do not sell your data. We do not use it for advertising. We do not share it with third parties except as described below.
Third-party services
We use a small number of third-party services to operate:
| Service | Purpose | Data shared |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing and invoicing | Email, billing details |
| Notion | Task board for project management | Name, email (for board access) |
| NocoDB / Airtable | Contact form submission storage | Email, message content |
| Plausible / PostHog | Website analytics | Anonymised page views (no personal data) |
Cookies and analytics
This website may use privacy-friendly analytics (such as Plausible or PostHog in cookieless mode) to understand aggregate usage patterns. No personal data is stored in cookies for tracking purposes. Session cookies may be used for basic site functionality.
Data retention
Contact form enquiries are retained for up to 12 months. Client project communications and invoicing records are retained for 7 years as required by UK tax law. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by emailing us.
Your rights (UK GDPR)
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Object to processing of your personal data
- Request portability of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, email hello@hardlite.dev. We will respond within 30 days.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted with an updated "last updated" date at the top. Continued use of the site after a change constitutes acceptance.
Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests: hello@hardlite.dev