Privacy Policy

Introduction

Protecting your data is important to me.
This privacy statement explains what data is collected when you use this website, how it is used, and how you can manage or object to data collection.

Responsible for this Website

Valentin Mende
CH – St. Gallen
derbandovalo@gmail.com

Hosting & Access Data

The website is hosted by Namecheap.
When you access this site, your browser automatically sends certain technical data (IP address, browser type, etc.), which may be logged temporarily for security and performance purposes.

Google Analytics / Site Kit

We use Google Analytics 4 via Site Kit by Google to understand how users interact with the website. Google may collect anonymized usage data such as pages visited, duration, country, and device type. Your IP address is anonymized before storage. No personally identifiable data is used.

You can opt out via browser settings or appropriate browser plugins.

YouTube

Some pages include embedded videos from YouTube.
When you play these videos, YouTube (Google Ireland Ltd.) may collect data like your IP address and set cookies. We use the YouTube no-cookie mode where possible.

Instagram & TikTok

We link to or embed content from Instagram and TikTok.
If you interact with this content (e.g. by clicking on it), those platforms may collect user data according to their own privacy policies.

Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyze usage.
You can manage your preferences via the cookie banner when you first visit. Technically necessary cookies are stored without consent; all others require your approval.

Legal Basis (GDPR + Swiss Law)

Data processing is based on Art. 6 GDPR (EU) and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revFADP). You have the right to request information, correction, deletion, or restriction of your personal data at any time.

Contact for Data Requests

For any questions about data privacy or to request data deletion, contact: derbandovalo@gmail.com

Updates to this Policy

This privacy policy may be updated to reflect legal or technical changes.
Last updated: May 2025

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