Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026 · Version 2026.04
1. Who We Are
This site (alexander-belov.dev) is operated by Alexander Belov, a software architect based in Thailand. You can reach me through the contact form on this site.
2. What Data We Collect
- Chat messages: Text you type in the AI chat feature. Used to generate AI responses and improve the service.
- Job descriptions: Text you paste in the compatibility assessment. Used to generate AI analysis.
- Contact form: Name, email address, and message. Used to respond to your inquiry.
- Page views:Path visited, referrer, UTM parameters, device type. We store a hashed version of your IP address — the raw IP is never stored.
- Session identifier: A random ID generated in your browser to group related messages. Not linked to your identity.
3. AI Disclosure
This site uses Google Gemini APIto power the AI chat and compatibility assessment features. When you interact with these features, your messages are sent to Google's servers for processing. Google's API Terms of Service apply to this processing. AI-generated responses may not be perfectly accurate.
4. How We Store Data
All data is stored in an SQLite database on a self-hosted server located in the European Union. No data is stored in third-party cloud databases. The server is secured with industry-standard practices.
5. Data Retention
- Chat messages and fit assessments: Retained for 90 days, then automatically deleted.
- Contact form submissions: Retained until replied to, plus 30 days.
- Page view analytics: Retained for 90 days.
6. Cookies
This site does not use tracking cookies, third-party analytics, or advertising pixels. The only cookie is a strictly necessary session identifier, which is exempt from consent requirements under ePrivacy regulations.
7. Anti-Bot Protection
We use ALTCHA, a self-hosted Proof-of-Work challenge, to protect forms from bots. It does not use cookies, does not track users, and does not send data to third parties.
8. Sub-processors
- Google (Gemini API): AI response generation. Messages are sent to Google servers for processing.
- Hosting provider: Self-hosted server in EU.
9. Your Rights
You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of any data we hold about you. To do so, use the contact form on this site. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted with an updated date at the top. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.