This privacy policy explains how I collect, use and protect your personal information when you visit this website.

Website Hosting

This website is built using Hugo and hosted on Github Pages. This is a simple static website that doesn’t require any database or backend systems. Github may collect some information in the background for security and service maintenance purposes. You can read more in their Github Privacy Policy.

Analytics and Cookies

Google Analytics

I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this website and to improve the user experience. Google Analytics is only enabled if you explicitly consent to analytics cookies.

What data is collected:

  • Pages you visit and time spent on each page
  • Your approximate location (country/region level)
  • Device and browser information
  • How you arrived at the website (referrer information)
  • Basic demographic information (when available)

Legal basis: Your explicit consent under GDPR Article 6(1)(a) and PECR Regulation 6(1)(a).

Data retention: Google Analytics data is automatically deleted after 26 months.

Data processor: Google LLC (Google Ireland Limited for EU residents)

Cookies used:

  • _ga (expires after 2 years): Distinguishes unique users
  • _ga_* (expires after 2 years): Stores session state
  • _gid (expires after 24 hours): Distinguishes unique users within 24 hours

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer. You can also:

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, you can contact me through the contact page.

Updates

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. The last update was made on the date this page was last modified.