The following privacy policy applies to the use of my website and the services offered on it. This privacy policy informs you about the processing of personal data during your visit to this website. The processing of your personal data is done in compliance with the applicable data protection laws and requirements.

Collection of general data and information
Each time you visit our website, a series of general data and information is collected, including data that has a personal reference. This data and information is stored in the server’s log files. The browser types and versions used may be recorded, the operating system used by the accessing system, the website from which an accessing system accesses our website (so-called referrer), the sub-websites that are accessed via an accessing system on our website, the date and time of an access to the website, an Internet protocol address (IP address), the Internet service provider of the accessing system and other similar data and information that serve to avert danger in the event of attacks on my IT infrastructure.

Personal data

Personal data is all information that relates to specific or identifiable persons. Processing includes any handling of personal data, in particular the storage, disclosure, acquisition, collection, deletion, storage, modification, destruction and use.

Type, purpose and scope of processing
By using this website, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with this privacy policy. Only such personal data is processed that is necessary to correctly display the contents of the website, to optimize the contents of the website, to ensure the permanent functionality of the IT infrastructure and the technology of the website as well as to provide the necessary information to the law enforcement authorities in the event of a cyber attack. Personal data will be processed for the duration necessary for the purpose just mentioned. Personal data whose processing is no longer necessary will be anonymized or deleted.

Liability
Appropriate and suitable technical and organizational measures are taken to ensure data protection and data security. Despite such measures, violations of data protection may occur when processing personal data on the Internet. Therefore, I cannot guarantee absolute data security and disclaim any liability when using this website (also for linked websites).

Links to other websites
This website may contain links to websites of other providers. My practice has no control over these websites, their content, offerings or availability, or the privacy statements and policies that apply there.

Cookies and other services
My website may use cookies. Cookies contain a so-called cookie ID, a unique identifier of the cookie, which assigns websites and servers to a specific Internet browser. A specific Internet browser can be recognized and identified by this unique cookie ID. Such information about the use of this website (including your IP address) can, for example, in the case of Google Analytics, be transmitted to servers abroad and stored there. By using this website, you consent to the transfer of this data. For my practice, I may use other service offerings of third-party providers (also abroad) to integrate their content and services, such as videos or articles, into the website. A corresponding integration always requires that these third-party providers can collect and process the IP address and other information of visitors to this website. By using my website, you agree to this. When using third parties, I guarantee data protection in accordance with the law. Buttons (“social media plugins”) may be placed on this website that establish contact with the servers of social networks (Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, etc.). By clicking on one of these buttons, you give your consent that necessary data such as IP address, visit of the website, etc. will be transmitted to the respective operator of the social network.

Communication options
The website contains certain information that enables a quick electronic contact as well as immediate communication, which also includes a general email address. If you contact me via the communication options offered on my website, your contact details and content will only be used to process and respond to your request. Please note: It cannot be guaranteed that your data will be transmitted confidentially. Therefore, no confidential data (personal or health concerns, etc.) should be transmitted when contacting me in this way.

Your rights
Based on the Data Protection Act, you have various rights such as a right to information and the right to rectification, deletion or blocking of personal data processed. To assert your rights, please contact me.

Changes
I may change this privacy policy at any time without notice. The current version published on this website applies.

Alba Polo, September 11, 2023