Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung)
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This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit mahedi.de in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data Controller
2. Data I Collect
Server Log Files
My hosting provider (Contabo) automatically collects and stores the following information:
- IP address
- Date and time of access
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
- Pages visited
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) for website security and optimization.
Contact Information
When you contact me via email, I collect:
- Your email address
- Your name (if provided)
- Message content
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) when you voluntarily contact us.
Local Storage
I use browser local storage to save your dark mode preference. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to my servers.
Cookies
This website does not use cookies. I do not place any cookies on your device, nor do I use third-party services that set cookies. All preferences (like dark mode) are stored locally in your browser's local storage.
3. How I Use Your Data
- To ensure website functionality and security
- To respond to your inquiries and communications
- To improve my website and user experience
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Data Sharing
I do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties, except:
- With my hosting provider (Contabo) as necessary for website operation
- With Google Search Console for website performance monitoring and SEO purposes
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect my rights, property, or safety
5. Data Retention
Server logs: Automatically deleted after 7 days
Contact emails: Stored until the inquiry is resolved, then deleted within 30 days unless ongoing communication is required
Local storage: Remains until you clear your browser data
Cookies: No cookies are used or stored
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access: Request information about your personal data
- Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to restrict processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact me at hello@mahedi.de
7. Data Security
I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. My website uses HTTPS/SSL encryption for secure data transmission.
8. Third-Party Services
Hosting Provider
This website is hosted by Contabo GmbH, Germany. Their privacy policy applies to server log data processing. See Contabo Privacy Policy.
CDN Services
I use Tailwind CSS via CDN. Please refer to their privacy policy for information about data processing.
Google Search Console
I use Google Search Console to monitor and maintain my website's presence in Google Search results. Google Search Console may collect and process data about how search engines interact with this website, including crawl data, search performance metrics, and technical website information.
This data is used solely for website optimization and SEO purposes. No personal information about individual visitors is collected through Google Search Console. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy .
9. International Transfers
Your data is processed within the European Union (Germany). If any data is transferred outside the EU, I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required by GDPR.
10. Changes to This Policy
I may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Supervisory Authority
If you believe I have not addressed your privacy concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority or the German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI).