Introduction

This personal blog, operated by Cristian Schmitt Nieto, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, in accordance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Information We Collect

We collect limited information from visitors through Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to help us understand how users interact with the site.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data such as:

  • Number of visitors
  • Pages visited
  • Session duration
  • General geographic location
  • Browser and device information

This information does not personally identify you. The data generated by these cookies is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

To learn more about how Google uses this data, you can visit: How Google uses information from sites or apps.

Microsoft Clarity

We use Microsoft Clarity, a user behavior analytics tool provided by Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”). Microsoft Clarity uses cookies and similar technologies to collect data such as:

  • User interaction with the website
  • Mouse movements, clicks, and scrolls
  • Non-identifiable session recordings
  • General geographic location
  • Browser and device information

The data collected is anonymized and does not include personally identifiable information. This data may be transmitted to and stored by Microsoft on servers located in the United States or other countries.

For more information on how Microsoft handles your data, please visit: Microsoft Privacy Statement.

Use of Information

The data collected through Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity is used solely for:

  • Improving the content, functionality, and user experience of the blog
  • Analyzing trends in user interaction with the site
  • Understanding user preferences and optimizing the site accordingly

We do not sell, trade, or share this information with third parties for other purposes.

Under the GDPR, the legal basis for processing your data is your consent. By accepting cookies through the consent banner, you agree to the processing of your data as described in this Privacy Policy.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your data with third-party service providers such as Google and Microsoft for the purposes described above. These providers are subject to data processing agreements that comply with GDPR requirements.

Data Retention

We retain the collected data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Your Rights

In accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You may request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings to refuse cookies or by clicking the “Decline” button on our cookie consent banner.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@schmitt-nieto.com.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect data as described above. You can disable cookies through your browser settings or decline cookies via the consent banner when you first visit the site.

For more information on how to manage cookies, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

International Data Transfers

The data collected may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such as in the United States. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of each site you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, so we encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@schmitt-nieto.com