Privacy Policy

At manuelpaul.eu, I am committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy outlines how I collect, use, and safeguard your personal data.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Manuel Paul
Palosuontie 1c F
00660 Helsinki
Finland
Email: manuel@manuelpaul.eu

2. Data Collection

This is a static website that does not use cookies to track you. Hosting is done by Netlify (for more details see Section 5).

If you want to get in touch, please message me on LinkedIn or write an Email. If you should do so, I will collect the data you provide in the context of our exchange to provide you with adequate interaction from my side. This data might typically contain:

• Name and contact information (e.g. email address, phone number)
• Information provided voluntarily (e.g. feedback, survey responses)

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Your personal data may be used for the following purposes:

• Providing and managing my services to you
• Communicating with you regarding my services and updates
• Complying with legal obligations (e.g. bookkeeping, tax filings)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

I process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Your consent (e.g., for offers, information)
• Performance of a contract (e.g., to provide services you have requested)
• Compliance with legal obligations (e.g., tax reporting)
• Legitimate interests pursued by me (e.g. fraud prevention)

5. Data Sharing

I do not share your personal data with third parties, except in the following cases:

• When required by law or regulatory authorities
• With service providers who assist me in operating our website and services (e.g., my hosting provider Netlify)
• With your explicit consent
• In the event of a business transfer or merger

I ensure that any third-party service providers comply with GDPR requirements.

Hosting and Data Processing with Netlify

My website is hosted on Netlify, a cloud-based hosting service. Netlify may process certain personal data on my behalf, such as IP addresses and browser details, to provide hosting services and ensure the security and performance of my website.

Netlify complies with GDPR requirements and implements robust security measures to protect your data.

For more information about how Netlify handles personal data, please refer to Netlify's Privacy Policy.

6. Data Security

I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Compliance with industry standards

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Erase your data ('right to be forgotten')
• Restrict processing
• Data portability
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact me at manuel@manuelpaul.eu. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. I will respond to your requests within one month.

8. Data Retention

I retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. The criteria used to determine retention periods include:

• The nature and sensitivity of the data
• The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure
• The purposes for which I process your personal data
• Applicable legal requirements

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

My website does not use cookies or tracking technologies.

10. Updates to the Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website and, if the changes are significant, by sending you an email notification.

11. Children's Privacy

My services are not intended for children under the age legal age of consent. I do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided me with personal data, please contact me.

12. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact me at manuel@manuelpaul.eu.