Last updated 25.02.2025

1. Who we are

Our website address is: https://ivanhofer.com.

For any questions regarding this policy, you can contact us at:
Email: hello@ivanhofer.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect & Why We Collect It

A. Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect:
Data from the comments form (name, email, comment text).
The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent (to help spam detection).
An anonymized hash from the email address may be shared with Gravatar (for profile pictures).
Gravatar Privacy Policy: Automattic Privacy Policy.

B. Media Uploads

Avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS) in your images.
Visitors can download and extract location data from images posted on the site.

C. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience.

When you leave a comment:

• You may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies.
• These cookies last for one year for convenience.

When you log in:

• A temporary cookie determines if your browser accepts cookies (deleted when closed).
• Login cookies last for two days (or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
• A screen options cookie lasts for one year.

If you edit or publish an article:

• A cookie stores the post ID of the article, expiring in one day.

How to Control Cookies:

• You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some website features may not work properly.

D. Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media posts).

Embedded content behaves as if you visited the original website.
These websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions.
If you are logged into that site, they may track your activity.

Example: Watching a YouTube video embedded on this site follows YouTube’s Privacy Policy (Google Privacy Policy).

3. Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

4. How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize follow-up comments.
Registered users (if applicable) can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time.
Website administrators can also see and edit user profile information.

5. Rights over your data

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:

• An exported file of your personal data stored on this site.
• Erasure of any personal data, except data required for legal or security purposes.

To make a data request, please contact: hello@ivanhofer.com

6. Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services (e.g., Akismet).
If required by law, we may disclose information to comply with legal obligations.

7. How We Protect Your Data

We take reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.
SSL encryption is used to secure data transmission.
Regular security updates are performed on this site.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal changes or improvements to our practices.
Check this page periodically for updates.

Last Updated: 25.02.2025