Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30/07/2025

Introduction & Organizational Info

I, Mario Ruoff, am dedicated to serving my customers and contacts to the best of my abilities. Part of my commitment involves the responsible management of personal information collected through my website mario-ruoff.com, and any related interactions. My primary goals in processing this information include:

Enhancing the user experience on my platform by understanding customer needs and preferences.
Providing timely support and responding to inquiries or service requests.
Improving my products and services to meet the evolving demands of my users.
Conducting necessary business operations, such as billing and account management.

It is my policy to process personal information with the utmost respect for privacy and security. I adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure that the data I handle is protected against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. My practices are designed to safeguard the confidentiality and integrity of your personal information, while enabling me to deliver the services you trust me with.

I do not have a designated Data Protection Officer (DPO) but remain fully committed to addressing your privacy concerns. Should you have any questions or require further information about how I manage personal information, please feel free to contact me at contact@mario-ruoff.com or https://mario-ruoff.com/contact

Your privacy is my priority. I am committed to processing your personal information transparently and with your safety in mind. This commitment extends to my collaboration with third-party services that may process personal information on my behalf, such as in the case of sending invoices. Rest assured, all activities are conducted in strict compliance with applicable privacy laws.

Scope and Application

My privacy policy is designed to protect the personal information of all my stakeholders, including website visitors, registered users, and customers. Whether you are just browsing my website mario-ruoff.com, using my services as a registered user, or engaging with me as a valued customer, I ensure that your personal data is processed with the highest standards of privacy and security. This policy outlines my practices and your rights related to personal information.

Data Storage and Protection

Data Storage

Personal information is stored in secure servers located in the following locations: undefined. For services that require international data transfer, I ensure that such transfers comply with all applicable laws and maintain data protection standards equivalent to those in my primary location. Data Hosting Partners: I partner with reputable data hosting providers committed to using state-of-the-art security measures. These partners are selected based on their adherence to stringent data protection standards.

Data Protection Measures

Encryption: To protect data during transfer and at rest, I employ robust encryption technologies.

I am committed to safeguarding your personal information and ensuring it is treated with the utmost respect. This commitment extends to how I handle the sharing and disclosure of your data. Below I outline my practices in this area:

Third-Party Service Providers: I may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on my behalf. Such trusted parties may have access to personally identifiable information on a need-to-know basis and will be contractually obliged to keep your information confidential. These partners are prohibited from using your personal information for any purpose other than to provide these services to Mario Ruoff, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

Service Name	Provider	Purpose(s)	Collected Personal Data Type(s)	Privacy Policy Link
GitHub Pages	GitHub, Inc.	Website Hosting	IP Address, browser information	https://docs.github.com/en/site-policy/privacy-policies/github-general-privacy-statement
Firebase Hosting	Google LLC	Subdomain Site Hosting	IP Address, browser information	https://policies.google.com/privacy
Formspree	Formspree, Inc.	Contact Form	Email address	https://formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy/

Data Processing Agreements

When I share your data with third-party service providers, I do so under the protection of Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) that ensure your information is managed in accordance with GDPR and other relevant data protection laws. These agreements mandate that third parties implement adequate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your data.

Transparency and Control

I believe in transparency and providing you with control over your personal information. You will always be informed about any significant changes to my sharing practices, and where applicable, you will have the option to consent to such changes.

Your trust is important to me, and I strive to ensure that your personal information is disclosed only in accordance with this policy and when there is a justified reason to do so. For any queries or concerns about how I share and disclose personal information, please reach out to me at contact@mario-ruoff.com or https://mario-ruoff.com/contact.

User Rights and Choices

I recognize and respect your rights regarding your personal information, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. I am committed to ensuring you can exercise your rights effectively. Below is an overview of your rights and how you can exercise them:

Your Rights:

Right of Access (Article 15 GDPR): You have the right to request access to the personal information I hold about you and to obtain information about how I process it.
Right to Rectification (Article 16 GDPR): If you believe that any personal information I hold about you is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to request its correction or completion.
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten) (Article 17 GDPR): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, among other circumstances.
Right to Restriction of Processing (Article 18 GDPR): You have the right to request that I restrict the processing of your personal information under certain conditions.
Right to Data Portability (Article 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit those data to another controller.
Right to Object (Article 21 GDPR): You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information, under certain conditions, including processing for direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7(3) GDPR): Where the processing of your personal information is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Right to Lodge a Complaint (Article 77 GDPR): You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your personal information violates applicable data protection laws.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at contact@mario-ruoff.com or https://mario-ruoff.com/contact. I will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws and within the timeframes stipulated by those laws. Please note, in some cases, I may need to verify your identity as part of the process to ensure the security of your personal information.

I am committed to facilitating the exercise of your rights and to ensuring you have full control over your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns about how your personal information is handled, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

I value your privacy and am committed to being transparent about my use of cookies and other tracking technologies on my website mario-ruoff.com. These technologies play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of my digital platforms, enhancing your user experience, and providing insights that help me improve.

Understanding Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small data files placed on your device that enable us to remember your preferences and collect information about your website usage. Tracking technologies, such as web beacons and pixel tags, help us understand how you interact with our site and which pages you visit.

How I Use These Technologies

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website’s functionality, such as authentication and security. They do not require consent.
Performance and Analytics Cookies: These collect information about how visitors use my website, which pages are visited most frequently, and if error messages are received from web pages. These cookies help me improve my website.
Functional Cookies: Enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, like remembering your preferences.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign.

My main website does not use cookies or tracking technologies. However, certain subpages or externally hosted sections (e.g. project pages or forms) may use cookies or similar technologies.

When you visit those sections, you may see a separate cookie banner where you can:

Accept All Cookies – I’ll use all cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your experience.
Reject Non-Essential Cookies – Only essential cookies will be used to keep the page functional.
Customize Your Preferences – You decide which categories of cookies you’re comfortable with.

I may update how I use cookies or tracking technologies—for example, to improve the site or meet legal requirements. If important changes happen, I’ll let you know and ask for your consent again if needed.

If you have questions or concerns about cookies or tracking, feel free to contact me at contact@mario-ruoff.com or https://mario-ruoff.com/contact.