Imprint, Terms and Privacy Policy

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Imprint

The responsible person for the data protection laws (in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation, GDPRꜛ) and the content of this website am I, Fabrizio Musacchio:

Fabrizio Musacchio
Waisenhausgasse 65, 50676 Cologne, Germany
hello [at] fabriziomusacchio.com
+49 (0) 151 26 16 53 28

Privacy Policy

The privacy of my visitors is extremely important. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information that is received and collected and how it is used.

First and foremost, I will never share your email address or any other personal information to anyone without your direct consent.

General information collected during your visit

When you access my website – i.e. if you do not register or submit information – information of a general nature will be collected automatically. This information (server log files) contains the type of web browser, the operating system used, the domain name of your Internet service provider, your IP address, number of clicks, and referring and exit pages and the like.

It is processed in particular for the following purposes:

  • Ensuring an unproblematic website connection
  • Ensuring seamless use of my website
  • Analysis of system security and stability as well as
  • For additional administrative purposes.

I will not use your data to draw conclusions about your person. This type of information will be statistically analyzed (if necessary) to optimize my website and its underlying technology.

The processing occurs according to Art. 6 Para. 1 (f) GDPR, based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of my website.

Recipients

Recipients of the data may be technical service providers, who work on the operation and maintenance of my website as the processor.

Retention period

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required for the reason they were collected. This is generally the case, after the respective session has ended, for data that are used to make the website available.

Mandatory or required provision

The provision of the aforementioned personal data is neither legally nor contractually mandatory. Without the IP address however, the service and functionality of my website are not guaranteed. Furthermore, individual services can be unavailable or limited. For this reason, an objection is excluded.

Here’s an additional section for your privacy policy addressing the use of GitHub Pages for hosting and deploying your Jekyll website:

Website hosting and deployment via GitHub Pages

Type and purpose of the processing

This website is hosted and deployed using GitHub Pagesꜛ, a service provided by GitHub, Inc. (88 Colin P. Kelly Jr. Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA). GitHub Pages serves as a static site hosting service that enables the efficient delivery of this website to visitors.

When you access this website, your browser sends information to GitHub’s servers, which may include:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL
  • Time and date of access
  • The pages visited

This data is collected automatically by GitHub for the purpose of securely hosting and delivering the website.

The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 (f) GDPR, as it is necessary to ensure the stability, security, and proper functioning of the website.

Recipients

The recipient of this data is GitHub, Inc., as the operator of GitHub Pages. For more information on how GitHub processes personal data, please refer to GitHub’s Privacy Statement.

Retention period

GitHub retains server logs and related data in accordance with its own policies. For details, see GitHub’s Data Retention Policyꜛ.

Third-country transfers

GitHub, Inc. is based in the United States and processes data in compliance with applicable U.S. laws. GitHub has implemented safeguards to meet European data protection standards. For more information, see GitHub’s Data Protection Addendumꜛ.

Mandatory or required provision

The provision of personal data, such as your IP address, is necessary for accessing and interacting with this website. Without this data, the website cannot be properly delivered to your browser.

Security measures

GitHub Pages employs secure data transmission protocols (e.g., HTTPS) to protect data during transmission. Additionally, no cookies are set by GitHub Pages in the process of serving this website.

Cookies

No cookies are used on this website. Read this blog post for further information.

Cookies: Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit a website.

Commentary function with Giscus

Type and purpose of the processing

I use Giscusꜛ, an open-source comment system powered by GitHub Discussions, to manage comments on my website. When you leave a comment, Giscus integrates with GitHub and may collect certain data, such as your GitHub username, profile information, and the content of your comment. This system enables a seamless and secure interaction for users, leveraging GitHub’s robust infrastructure.

Your interaction with Giscus is subject to GitHub’s Privacy Policy, as Giscus uses GitHub APIs to retrieve and store comments. For more details, please review the GitHub Privacy Statementꜛ.

The processing of your data through Giscus is based on your explicit consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 (a) GDPR) when you choose to interact with the comment system. By leaving a comment, you agree to the processing of your data as described.

Recipients

The recipient of the data is GitHub, Inc., as the operator of Giscus and provider of GitHub services. Data may also be processed by any third-party services integrated into GitHub Discussions.

Retention period

Your comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely on GitHub Discussions unless you request their removal via GitHub’s platform or through a data deletion request to me.

Third-country transfers

GitHub, Inc. is based in the United States and may process data in compliance with applicable U.S. laws. GitHub is committed to meeting European data protection standards. For further information, consult GitHub’s Data Protection Policyꜛ.

Mandatory or required provision

The provision of your personal data is voluntary. Without providing your GitHub credentials and related data, you will not be able to participate in the comment system.

You can revoke your consent to the processing of your data at any time by deleting your comment or contacting me directly. For data stored within GitHub, you may manage your data via your GitHub account.

Additional information

For transparency and security, Giscus does not store any additional cookies or personal data directly through my website. All data exchange happens via GitHub’s APIs, and you interact directly with GitHub’s secure infrastructure.

Using website analytics

I use Plausible Analytics to track overall trends in the usage of my website. Plausible Analytics collects only aggregated information, which does not allow us to identify any visitor to our website. No cookies are used and no personal data – not even an IP address or browser user agent – is stored. For more information, please visit the Plausible Data Policy ꜛ and read this blog post.

Using script libraries (Google Webfonts)

Type and purpose of the processing

In order to present my content correctly and graphically appealing across all browsers, I use ‘Google Webfonts’ from Google LLC (1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, hereinafter ‘Google’) to display fonts on this website.

You’ll find the data protection guidelines of the library operator Google here: google.com/policies/privacy/.

Your consent is the legal basis for the integration of Google Webfonts and the associated data transfer to Google (Art. 6 Para. 1 (a) GDPR).

Recipients

The use of script libraries or font libraries automatically triggers a connection to the operator of the library. It is theoretically possible – but currently also unclear whether and to what end – that the operator, in this case Google, will collect data.

Retention period

I do not collect any personal data via the integration of Google Webfonts. You’ll find additional information on Google Webfonts at developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google’s privacy policy: google.com/policies/privacy/.

Third country transfers

Google processes your data in the United States of America and is subject to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield: privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

Mandatory or required provision

The provision of your personal data is neither legally nor contractually required. However, the correct presentation of standard-fonts content is not possible without this provision.

The programming language JavaScript is regularly used to display content. Thus, you can opt out of the data processing by disabling JavaScript execution in your browser or by installing a JavaScript blocker. Please note that this may result in functional limitations on the website.

Using Adobe Typekit

Type and purpose of the processing

I use Adobe Typekit for the visual design of my website. Typekit is a service of Adobe Systems Software Ireland Companies (4-6 Riverwalk, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, Republic of Ireland; hereinafter ‘Adobe’), which grants me access to a font library. To incorporate the fonts I use, your browser must connect to an Adobe server in the U.S. and download the fonts I require for my website. Thereby, Adobe receives the information that my website retrieved from your IP address. For more information about Adobe Typekit, see the Adobe privacy policy available at: https://www.adobe.com/uk/privacy/policy.html

Your consent is the legal basis for the integration of Adobe Typekit and the associated data transfer to Adobe (Art. 6 Para. 1 (a) GDPR).

Recipients

The use of script libraries or font libraries automatically triggers a connection to the operator of the library. You’ll find information on the use of your data by Adobe Typekit Web Fonts at typekit.com/ and in the privacy policy of Adobe Typekit: adobe.com/uk/privacy/policies/typekit.

Retention period

I do not collect any personal data via the integration of Adobe Typekit Web Fonts.

Third country transfers

Adobe is certified under the Privacy Shield Agreement, which provides a guarantee to comply with European data protection law (privacyshield.gov).

Mandatory or required provision

The provision of your personal data is neither legally nor contractually required. However, the correct presentation of standard-fonts content is not possible without this provision.

Embedded YouTube videos

Type and purpose of the processing

I embed YouTube videos on several of my websites. The operator of the respective plugins is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, USA (hereinafter ‘YouTube’). YouTube, LLC is a subsidiary of Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheater Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA (hereinafter ‘Google’). When you visit a page with the YouTube plug-in, a connection to YouTube’s servers will be created, which tells YouTube which pages you visit. When you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube can associate your browsing behaviour with you personally. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account beforehand.

If a YouTube video is started, the provider uses cookies that collect information about user behaviour.

You will find additional information on the purpose and scope of the data collection and its processing by YouTube in the provider’s privacy policy, as well as additional information on your rights and setting options for protecting your privacy (https://policies.google.com/privacy). Google processes your data in the United States of America and is subject to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield: privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

Your consent is the legal basis for the integration of YouTube and the associated data transfer to Google (Art. 6 Para. 1 (a GDPR).

Recipients

Visiting YouTube automatically triggers a connection to Google. .

Everyone who has disabled the storage of cookies for the Google ad programme will not have to expect any cookies when watching YouTube videos. However, YouTube also stores non-personal usage information in other cookies. If you would like to prevent this, you must block the storage of cookies in the browser. You’ll find additional information on data protection at ‘YouTube’ in the provider’s privacy policy at: policies.google.com/privacy.

Third country transfers

Google processes your data in the United States of America and is subject to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield: privacyshield.gov/EU-US-Framework.

Mandatory or required provision

The provision of your personal data is voluntary, based solely on your consent. If you prevent access, this can lead to functional limitations on the website.

SSL encryption

To ensure the secure transmission of data, my website uses SSL/TLS encryption. This encrypts all data exchanged between your browser and my server, protecting it from unauthorized access during transmission.

Data breach procedures

In the unlikely event of a data breach, I will notify affected users and the relevant supervisory authority without undue delay if the breach poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, as required under Article 33 GDPR. I have implemented technical and organizational measures to minimize this risk.

Revision of my privacy policy

I reserve the right to amend this privacy policy so that it always complies with current legal requirements or to implement changes to my services in the privacy policy, e.g. when introducing new services. Your next visit will be subject to the new privacy policy.

This website includes links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that I endorse the website(s).

Also, I have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s). Responsible for the contents of the linked pages is the respective provider or operator of the linked website(s). I have checked the linked website(s) for possible legal violations at the time of linking, and I link to external websites only if I recognize no unlawful content at the time of linking. However, a permanent content control of the linked pages is not reasonable - without a concrete indication of a violation. In the event of known from infringements, I will remove such links immediately.

Disclosure Policy

I do not make any money on this website through affiliate programs.

Liability for the content of this website

I created the contents of this website with great care. However, I can not guarantee the correctness, completeness and timeliness of the content. As a service provider, I am responsible according to § 7 Abs. 1 TMG (Telemediengesetz – Tele Media Act by German law) for own content on this website according to the general laws. However, according to §§ 8 to 10 TMG, I am not required as a service provider to monitor transmitted or stored foreign information or to research circumstances that indicate unlawful activity. Obligations for the removal or blocking of the use of information according to the general laws will of course be carried out. However, a liability in this regard is only possible from the date of knowledge of a concrete infringement. In the event of a disclosure of corresponding infringements, I will remove this content immediately.

The entire content and works of this website are subject to German copyright law. Copyright for this content is at Fabrizio Musacchio. Without explicit permission, commercial or non-commercial duplication, processing, distribution and any type of re-use of the content of this website is not permitted outside the limits of copyright and requires the written consent of the manufacturer. Downloads and copies of this page are only permitted for private, non-commercial use.

I respect the copyrights of third parties’ contents on my website. In particular, contents of third parties are marked as such. If you still become aware of a copyright infringement, I ask you for a corresponding note. In the event of a noting of infringements, I will remove such content immediately.

Your usage of this website

The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice. Also, please note and respect the above mentioned copyright statement. Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which I shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.

Unauthorized use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.

Questions

If you have any questions pertaining to data protection, please send me an email.


The privacy policy was in most parts created via the activeMind.legal privacy policy generator ꜛ (Version: #2018-09-24).

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