1. Introduction
Welcome to the personal website of Luc Gerrits. This Privacy Policy outlines how I handle any personal data that may be collected when you visit this website. Please note that as this is a personal website, I do not actively collect personal information unless explicitly stated.
2. Data Collection
Types of Personal Information Collected:
No personal information is actively collected from visitors. However, certain technical data may be automatically collected through cookies or similar technologies as described below.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure the best experience for visitors. These technologies may collect information such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior. This data is used solely to improve the user experience and analyze website traffic.
3. Use of Cookies
Types of Cookies Used:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the basic functioning of the website, such as remembering your cookie preferences.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to collect data about how visitors use the website, such as the pages they visit most often. This data is anonymized and used to improve the website’s performance.
Cookie Consent:
Upon your first visit, you will be prompted to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time.
4. Data Sharing
Third-Party Services:
This website uses Matomo for analytics, which helps me understand visitor interactions on the site. Matomo is configured to comply with GDPR, ensuring that your data is handled securely. All data collected by Matomo is anonymized and stored on servers located in France. This data is not shared with any third-party organizations, and it is used solely for improving the functionality and user experience of this website.
5. Data Security
SSL Encryption:
This website is secured with SSL encryption provided by Let’s Encrypt, which ensures that any data transmitted between your browser and the server is encrypted and protected.
Data Storage:
Any technical data collected through cookies is stored securely on servers located in France. Appropriate measures are in place to protect this data from unauthorized access.
6. Data Minimization and Privacy by Design
This website is designed with privacy in mind. The collection of personal data is minimized to only what is necessary for the operation of the site, and privacy features such as SSL encryption and cookie management are implemented by default.
7. Data Retention
Since no personal information is actively collected, there is no retention of personal data beyond what is necessary for the functionality of the website and its analytics tools.
8. Minors
This website does not knowingly collect or store information from individuals under the age of 18.
9. Your GDPR Rights
As a visitor from the European Union, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that your data be deleted, provided it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
- Right to Restriction: You can request that we limit the processing of your data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request that we provide your data in a portable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data on grounds relating to your particular situation.
10. User Controls and Choices
Visitors can manage their cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner displayed on their first visit. Additionally, you can adjust your browser settings to control how cookies are handled, including blocking or deleting them. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact me via the contact form on the website.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about how your data is protected.
Last Updated: 23 August 2024