Privacy Policy

Welcome to PortKalin ("I", "me", "my"). I operate the website https://portkalin.com (the "Website"). As a private individual running a non‑commercial personal website, I am committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains my data practices in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and, where applicable, German data protection laws (BDSG).

1. Controller Contact Information

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Kalinezh
Email: privacy@portkalin.com

I do not operate this website for commercial purposes, and therefore I do not maintain a public postal address. If you need to contact me, please use the email address above.

2. An Overview of Data Processing

I have designed this website to respect your privacy. In principle, I do not collect, process, or store any personal data from visitors to my website. I adhere to the principle of data minimization under Art. 5(1)(c) GDPR.

3. No Cookies, No Tracking

This website uses absolutely no cookies. I do not use any analytics services, tracking pixels, or social media plugins that could potentially collect your data. I believe in a tracking‑free internet experience.

Because I do not use any non‑essential cookies or tracking technologies, I do not require a cookie consent banner. This practice aligns with the ePrivacy Directive and German legal interpretations, which only require consent for cookies that are not strictly necessary. I use no such technologies.

4. Web Hosting and Server Logs

My website is hosted by a professional web hosting provider. When you visit my website, it is technically necessary for the host to process certain metadata. This includes:

• Your IP address
• Date and time of your request (timestamp)
• Browser type and version
• The operating system used
• The website from which you visited my site (referrer URL)
• The specific pages you access on my site

This information is processed by the hosting provider for the sole purpose of delivering the website to you and ensuring its security and stability. The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) to ensure the functionality and error‑free operation of the website. This data is typically stored in so‑called server log files for a short period (e.g., 7 days) and then automatically deleted. I do not have access to raw server logs that contain your full IP address, nor do I combine this data with other sources.

5. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the GDPR, you have specific rights regarding your personal data. Given that I process almost no personal data, exercising these rights will rarely be applicable, but you are entitled to them. You have the right to:

• Access (Art. 15 GDPR): Request information about whether I process your data and receive a copy of any data held.
• Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Erasure ('Right to be Forgotten') (Art. 17 GDPR): Request deletion of your data.
• Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): Request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
• Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): Request receipt of your data in a structured, common format.
• Object (Art. 21 GDPR): Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR): You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the EU member state of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement. The responsible authority for me is Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit [Your Federal State, e.g., Nordrhein-Westfalen].

To exercise these rights, please contact me using the email address provided in Section 1.

6. Data Security

I take reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction, or access by unauthorized persons. My hosting provider ensures that the website is accessible via HTTPS to encrypt data transfer.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

I reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect changes in my website or legal requirements. The current version is always available on this page. This policy was last updated on March 1, 2026.

8. No Automated Decision‑Making

I do not use automated decision‑making or profiling on my website.

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or my data practices, please do not hesitate to contact me via email.