Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 16, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how this website collects, uses, and protects your data. It applies solely to the information collected through this website.

By using the site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with capitalized initials have the meanings defined below. The definitions apply regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural.

Definitions

  • Website refers to this personal website.
  • We, Us, or Our refers to the individual operating this website.
  • You means the individual accessing or using the Website.
  • Cookies are small files placed on your device by websites for tracking or functionality purposes.
  • Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, such as browser type, visit duration, and device type.
  • Device means any device that can access the Website, such as a computer or smartphone.

Data Collection

No Personally Identifiable Data

We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information via forms or user accounts.

Usage Data (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to track anonymized usage data to help improve the site.

This may include:

  • Anonymized IP address
  • Browser and device type
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • General geographic location (based on anonymized IP)
IP addresses are anonymized by default in Google Analytics 4. No personally identifiable information is collected.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This site uses cookies to support analytics via Google Analytics.

  • We use a cookie banner to request your consent before enabling analytics cookies.
  • If you click "Reject," no tracking cookies will be set.
  • Cookies can also be disabled manually through your browser settings.

Types of cookies:

  • Analytics Cookies (if accepted): used to gather anonymized traffic data
  • Consent Cookie: remembers your cookie preference (accept/reject)

Use of Data

We use collected Usage Data to:

  • Analyze and improve the website's performance
  • Understand how visitors interact with the site
  • Ensure basic site functionality

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties.

Usage data is processed via Google Analytics. Please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy for details on how they handle data.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the legal basis for collecting and using your personal information is your explicit consent, provided via the cookie banner.

You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies in your browser or revisiting the banner.

Data Retention

Usage data collected through Google Analytics is retained in accordance with Google's standard retention periods, and only in aggregated, anonymized form.

We do not store or retain any personal data ourselves.

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those sites when you visit them.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact:

Email: erik.commons@gmail.com