Privacy Policy for Ardal.nu

This Privacy Policy explains how Ardal.nu collects and processes personal data.

1. Data Controller

The owner of ardal.nu is responsible for the handling of data collected on this website.

2. Data Collection

We collect information in the following ways:

• Server Logs: When you visit the site, our server (Nginx) logs your IP address, browser type, and time of visit for security and maintenance purposes.
• Cookies:
  • Strictly Necessary: Cookies required for login functionality (for registered users).
  • Advertising & Analytics: We use third-party providers (e.g., Google AdSense) that set cookies to display relevant ads and measure traffic.
• Comments: If you leave a comment, the information provided in the form, along with your IP address, is stored to prevent spam.

3. Purpose of Processing

• To deliver content and advertisements relevant to you.
• To improve the user experience on the blog.
• To protect the website against cyber attacks through IP restrictions and logging.

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may place cookies:

• Advertising Networks: We use Google AdSense to serve ads. These providers use data to show personalized advertisements based on your interests.
• Hosting: The site is hosted on private infrastructure; no data is sold to external hosting providers.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the data we have stored about you.
• Request the deletion of your personal data (e.g., comments).
• Withdraw your consent for cookies at any time via the cookie banner.

6. Contact Information

For questions regarding privacy, please contact: [Your Email Here]