1 What we collect

• Basic technical data: IP address (often shortened/aggregated), browser type, device, pages visited, approximate location (country/region), timestamps.
• Cookies & similar identifiers: only according to your cookie choices.
• Contact data (if you send it): name, email, and the information you include in your message.
• Newsletter/subscription data (if you opt in): email address and optional name.
• Embedded content data: if we embed videos or external media, those services may receive technical data when loaded (based on your cookie consent where applicable).

2 Why we collect it

• To operate the website and keep it secure and stable.
• To respond to messages you send us.
• To improve the website (performance, usability, content quality).
• To measure aggregated traffic (only if you consent to analytics cookies).
• To send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in, and you can unsubscribe anytime).

3 Legal bases (GDPR)

• Consent: for non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics/marketing) and newsletter sign-up.
• Legitimate interests: for essential security, fraud prevention, and basic site functionality.
• Contract / pre-contract steps: if you request information or support and we need to respond.
• Legal obligation: if we must comply with applicable law.

4 Cookies

• Necessary cookies: required for core functionality and security.
• Preference cookies: remember your choices (where enabled).
• Analytics cookies: help us understand traffic in an aggregated way (only with consent).
• Marketing cookies: used for advertising/retargeting (only with consent, if ever used).

5 Analytics

If analytics is enabled on this site, it is used to understand website usage in an aggregated manner (e.g., popular pages, general traffic patterns). Analytics is intended to load only after your consent via the cookie banner.

6 Forms, email & newsletters

• If you contact us, we use your information to respond and for basic follow-up.
• If you subscribe to a newsletter, we store your email to send updates. You can unsubscribe from any email.
• We may use a third-party email service provider to manage opt-ins, lists, and delivery.

7 Sharing & processors

We may share limited data with trusted service providers (“processors”) that help run the website, such as hosting, security, analytics, embedded media, and email delivery. They may process data only on our instructions.

• Website hosting and infrastructure providers
• Security tools (spam/fraud prevention)
• Analytics provider (if you consent)
• Email/newsletter provider (if you opt in)
• Embedded media providers (e.g., video platforms), where applicable

8 How long we keep data

• Contact messages: typically up to 12 months (unless we need longer for legitimate reasons).
• Newsletter: until you unsubscribe.
• Analytics: according to the analytics settings (commonly 14 months) and only if consented.
• Server/security logs: typically 30–90 days (for security and troubleshooting).

9 Your rights (GDPR)

• Access to your personal data
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion (“right to be forgotten”) where applicable
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability (where applicable)
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent at any time (does not affect prior processing)

10 Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the website and information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work to minimize risk.

11 Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.