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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 30, 2024

1. Introduction

I, Roman Drechsel, take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy Policy informs you about the data that is collected when you visit my website roman-drechsel.de and how this data is used. By using my website, you agree to the terms outlined here.

2. Collection of Personal Data

I only collect personal data directly from the users of my website if this is expressly provided, e.g. by filling out a contact form. The data collected includes:

  • Name and e-mail address (when using the contact form)
  • IP address (automatically when using the contact form)

The IP address is used exclusively to protect against spam and misuse of the contact form and is automatically deleted after 24 hours.

In addition, I use Google Analytics to collect anonymized information about your surfing behavior on my website. This includes:

  • Anonymized IP address
  • Browser type and settings
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on them
  • Referral source (e.g., the website that referred you to my site)

3. Use of Cookies

My website uses cookies to enhance your user experience. These cookies help me understand how you use my website and improve its performance. Specifically, cookies are used for:

  • Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Performance tracking

You have the option to disable cookies at any time through the cookie settings available in the footer of my website.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your browsing experience.

4. Google Analytics

I use Google Analytics to track and report on website activity. This helps me understand user behavior and improve my website. Google Analytics collects anonymized data and uses cookies stored on your device. You can disable Google Analytics tracking by adjusting your browser's cookie settings or by using a browser extension like the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Google AdSense

My website uses Google AdSense, a service for integrating advertisements from Google LLC ("Google"). Google AdSense uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. Google AdSense also uses so-called web beacons (invisible graphics). These web beacons can be used to analyze information such as visitor traffic on these pages.

The information generated by cookies and web beacons about the use of this website (including your IP address) and the delivery of advertising formats is transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. This information may be passed on by Google to contractual partners of Google. However, Google will not merge your IP address with other data stored by you.

AdSense cookies are stored on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising. optimize its website.

You can adjust the installation of cookies at any time via the "Cookies preferences" in the footer of this website and deactivate or activate certain cookies.

For more information on the use of data and the options for changing data protection settings, please refer to Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

6. Contact form

If you use the contact form on my website, your IP address is recorded in addition to the data you enter. This is done to ensure protection against spam and misuse. The IP address is used exclusively for this purpose and is automatically deleted after 24 hours.

7. Data Sharing

I do not share any personal data with third parties, except for anonymized analytics data shared with Google Analytics and Google AdSense. This data is solely used to improve website performance and user experience.

8. Data Retention

I retain Google Analytics data for a period of 26 months. After this period, the data is automatically deleted from the analytics platform.

9. User Rights

As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request access to the data I hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate data.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your data.
  • Objection: You can object to the processing of your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact me at webmaster@roman-drechsel.de.

10. Data Security

I take the security of your data seriously. While I use industry-standard measures to protect your data, no online transmission is entirely secure. I recommend that you take your own precautions, such as using strong passwords and avoiding sharing personal information online.

11. Changes to This Policy

I reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. I will notify you of any significant changes by updating the date at the top of this policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:

webmaster@roman-drechsel.de

Roman Drechsel
Ernst-Thälmannstraße 56,
02708 Großschweidnitz, Germany