Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This privacy policy explains how VirtualAxis ("I", "me", "my") collects, uses and protects any information you provide when you use this website (virtualaxis.dev). I am committed to ensuring your privacy is protected and that I handle your personal data responsibly in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

Who I Am

VirtualAxis is a freelance web development business operated by Anand Mistry, based in Leicester, United Kingdom. If you have any questions about this policy or how I handle your data, you can contact me at the email address provided on the contact page of this website.

What Information I Collect

When you use the contact form on this website, I collect the following information:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your project type
• Your message

I only collect information that you voluntarily provide by filling in the contact form. I do not collect any information automatically through cookies or tracking technologies beyond the basic analytics described below.

How I Use Your Information

The information you provide through the contact form is used solely to:

• Respond to your enquiry
• Discuss and manage potential or ongoing projects
• Communicate with you about my services

I will never sell, rent or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, the legal basis for processing your personal data submitted through the contact form is legitimate interest — specifically, to respond to enquiries about my freelance services. By submitting the contact form you are giving me permission to use your details to respond to your message.

Third Party Services

This website uses the following third party services which may process your data:

• EmailJS — used to process and deliver contact form submissions to my inbox. Your form data passes through EmailJS servers solely for the purpose of delivering your message. You can read their privacy policy at emailjs.com/legal.
• Vercel — this website is hosted on Vercel. Vercel may collect basic server logs as part of normal hosting operations. Vercel Analytics is used on this site to understand visitor behaviour in an anonymised, cookieless way — no personal data is collected. You can read Vercel's privacy policy at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.

Data Retention

I retain contact form submissions in my email inbox for as long as necessary to manage our correspondence and any resulting project work. If you would like your data removed, please contact me directly and I will delete it promptly.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access the personal data I hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to object to processing of your data
• The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights please contact me via the contact form on this website. I will respond within 30 days.

Data Security

I take reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled securely. All data transmission on this website takes place over HTTPS. I do not store contact form submissions on any server beyond what is necessary for email delivery.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. I encourage you to check this page periodically.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how I handle your data, please get in touch via the contact form at virtualaxis.dev.