Privacy Policy
Last updated: 10th July 2025

This privacy policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit this private, non-commercial blog.

1. General Information

This website is operated by:
Marcel Moll
Ludwig-Thoma-Straße 12
68642 Bürstadt
Germany
Email: me@marcelmoll.dev

As the operator of this blog, I take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Your data is handled confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations (especially the GDPR) and this privacy policy.

2. Access Data / Server Log Files

When you visit this website, your browser automatically transmits data to the server. This includes:

  • IP address (anonymized, if configured)
  • Date and time of request
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website (if applicable)
  • Pages visited

These data are collected for technical reasons (e.g., server security, troubleshooting) and do not identify you personally. They are not merged with other data sources and are deleted after a reasonable retention period.

3. Cookies

This website may use cookies, small text files stored on your device, to ensure basic functionality (e.g., language preferences). You can prevent cookie storage by adjusting your browser settings. Blocking cookies may limit website functionality.

No tracking or third-party cookies (e.g., for advertising) are used on this blog.

4. Contact

If you contact me via email, the information you provide (including your email address and message content) will be stored and used solely to respond to your inquiry. This data will not be shared with third parties without your consent.

5. Hosting

This blog is hosted by:
DigitalOcean, LLC
101 Avenue of the Americas, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10013
United States
Website: https://www.digitalocean.com
Privacy Policy: https://www.digitalocean.com/legal/privacy-policy

All data transmitted to and from this server is encrypted using TLS (SSL). A Data Processing Agreement (DPA)pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR has been concluded with DigitalOcean to ensure that your data is handled in accordance with EU data protection standards.

The currently applicable version is publicly available at:
https://www.digitalocean.com/legal/data-processing-agreement
and is incorporated into the Terms of Service between DigitalOcean and the controller by reference. The latest available version is dated February 21, 2024.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request information about your stored personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to processing (in specific circumstances)
  • File a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., Die Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit)

7. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are taken to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy may be updated to comply with legal changes or improve clarity. The latest version will always be available on this page.