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Privacy Policy

1. Responsible Party

This website is operated by:

Name:
Stefano Mandola

Contact:
Email: hello [at] stefanomandola [dot] com

2. Data Collected Automatically

When you visit this website, the hosting provider (WordPress.com, operated by Automattic Inc.) automatically collects technical data such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL
  • Date and time of access

This data is necessary to ensure the security and proper functioning of the site.

3. Website Statistics

This website uses Jetpack Basic Stats (Automattic Inc.) to collect anonymous statistics about visitors, such as page views and browser types.
No cookies are set for tracking users. Data is used solely to improve website performance and security.

More information: https://automattic.com/privacy/

4. Comments and Gravatar Profiles

If you leave a comment on this website, WordPress.com collects the data you provide in the comment form (name, email address, comment text) along with your IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection and site security.

If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be sent to Automattic to check if you have a Gravatar profile. If so, your profile picture is publicly displayed next to your comment.

For more information, see Automattic’s Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/

5. External Links

This website contains links to external sites (e.g. LinkedIn, references in blog posts). I am not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites.

6. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing

  • Website security and functionality: legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR)
  • Communication via comments or email: performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR)

7. Data Sharing

Personal data is processed by Automattic Inc. (WordPress.com) as the hosting provider.
I do not sell or share your personal data with third parties.

8. Retention

  • Server logs are generally kept for a limited time (usually a few weeks).
  • Comments remain on the site unless you request deletion.
  • Emails are stored as long as needed to handle communication.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, please contact:
Email: hello [at] stefanomandola [dot] com