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Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller
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This website is operated by Wiebe Vandendriessche.

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact: wiebe.vandendriessche@ugent.be

2. What Data Is Processed
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When you visit this website, some technical information may be processed automatically by hosting and delivery infrastructure, such as:

  • IP address (possibly truncated or anonymized by service providers)
  • Browser and device metadata
  • Requested pages and timestamps
  • Referrer information

This information is used for site delivery, reliability, and security.

3. Analytics
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This website uses Vercel Analytics and Vercel Speed Insights in production mode to understand aggregate performance and usage patterns.

Based on current configuration and provider documentation, these services are intended to provide privacy-friendly, aggregated metrics.

This website does not use Google Analytics.

4. Cookies
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This website does not intentionally place tracking cookies for analytics.

Essential technical cookies may still be used by your browser or infrastructure providers for basic functionality and security.

5. Purpose and Legal Basis#

Data processing is limited to:

  • serving and securing the website
  • monitoring technical performance
  • understanding aggregated traffic trends

Where applicable under GDPR, processing is based on legitimate interests in operating a secure and reliable website.

6. Data Retention
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Data is retained only as long as necessary for operational, security, and analytical purposes, subject to retention policies of the hosting and analytics providers.

7. Third-Party Processors
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This website relies on third-party services to operate, including hosting and analytics providers (for example, Vercel).

These providers may process data according to their own privacy documentation and data processing terms.

8. Your Rights
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If GDPR or similar privacy laws apply to you, you may have rights to:

  • access your personal data
  • request correction or deletion
  • object to or restrict processing
  • lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact the email address listed above.

9. Changes to This Policy
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This policy may be updated to reflect technical or legal changes. The latest version is always published on this page.

10. Legal Note#

This privacy policy is provided for transparency and informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.