1. Introduction
At hermitY, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of data we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect your personal information. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
2. Data Collection
We collect certain data to improve your experience and to better understand how our website is used. The data collected includes:
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and links clicked.
- Device Information: Details about the device you use, including browser type, operating system, and screen resolution.
- IP Address: Anonymized IP addresses to analyze geographic trends and maintain website security.
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enhance functionality and provide analytics insights.
3. Use of Data
The data we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To analyze website performance and user engagement.
- To improve the content, design, and functionality of hermitY.
- To ensure website security and prevent fraudulent activities.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect against misuse.
4. Analytics Tools
We use Matomo Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Matomo is an open-source analytics tool that prioritizes user privacy.
- Matomo does not share your data with third parties.
- IP addresses are anonymized before being stored.
- Data is processed on our own servers, ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
- No tracking cookies are used unless you explicitly consent.
Opting Out of Tracking
You can manage your tracking preferences through our cookie consent banner or disable analytics tracking via your browser settings.
5. Cookies
Cookies are used to enhance your browsing experience. We categorize cookies as follows:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to measure website performance and user behavior.
- Preference Cookies: Store your choices, such as language settings.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionalities.
6. Sharing of Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share data with:
- Service Providers – Such as analytics tools (Matomo), used solely for performance analysis.
- Legal Authorities – When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction: Update or correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your data.
- Objection: Opt out of certain data processing activities, such as analytics tracking.
- Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@hermity.com.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
Anonymized data may be retained for statistical analysis.
9. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While we strive to safeguard your information, no system is completely secure. We encourage you to use caution when sharing personal data online.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the date of the last revision.
Last updated: 15/01/2025
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: contact@hermity.com
Thank you for trusting hermitY. We are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy.