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Privacy and Cookies Policy

Last updated: April 2025

Welcome to Julien Estourgie’s author website. Your privacy is very important to him, and he is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the GDPR. This privacy policy outlines how your information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website.

1. Data Collection

The website aims to minimize the collection of personal data. That is why this website does not use non-functional (analytics) cookies. Instead, your browsing behaviour on our website is collected in a privacy-friendly manner. This includes tracking when you click on buttons and spend time reading pages.

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You may choose to prevent this website from aggregating and analyzing the actions you take here. Doing so will protect your privacy, but will also prevent the owner from learning from your actions and creating a better experience for you and other users.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and use your data only for the following purposes:

  • To improve the performance and functionality of the website.
  • To analyse user behavior to enhance user experience.
  • To ensure the security and proper functioning of the website.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data in compliance with the GDPR under the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate interests (to improve and secure our website).

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to provide an optimal user experience. These may include:

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic website functions.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:

  • Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can delete existing cookies and block future ones. However, this may affect your browsing experience.

6. Sharing of Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. Data may be shared with the following services:

  • We use a Matomo installation (data is not shared with Matomo) to track website usage without the use of analytics cookies.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

8. Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right of access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right of rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data.
  • Right to object: Object to the processing of your data under certain conditions.
  • Right to data portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Right to withdraw consent: If you provided consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact me at privacy@julienestourgie.com

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data and to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact me at: privacy@julienestourgie.com

11. Policy Updates

This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please review this page regularly for updates.

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Privacy and Cookies Policy

Last updated: April 2025

Welcome to Julien Estourgie’s author website. Your privacy is very important to him, and he is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the GDPR. This privacy policy outlines how your information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website.

1. Data Collection

The website aims to minimize the collection of personal data. That is why this website does not use non-functional (analytics) cookies. Instead, your browsing behaviour on our website is collected in a privacy-friendly manner. This includes tracking when you click on buttons and spend time reading pages.

You may choose to prevent this website from aggregating and analyzing the actions you take here. Doing so will protect your privacy, but will also prevent the owner from learning from your actions and creating a better experience for you and other users.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and use your data only for the following purposes:

  • To improve the performance and functionality of the website.
  • To analyse user behavior to enhance user experience.
  • To ensure the security and proper functioning of the website.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data in compliance with the GDPR under the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate interests (to improve and secure our website).

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to provide an optimal user experience. These may include:

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic website functions.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:

  • Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can delete existing cookies and block future ones. However, this may affect your browsing experience.

6. Sharing of Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. Data may be shared with the following services:

  • We use a Matomo installation (data is not shared with Matomo) to track website usage without the use of analytics cookies.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

8. Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right of access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right of rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data.
  • Right to object: Object to the processing of your data under certain conditions.
  • Right to data portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Right to withdraw consent: If you provided consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact me at privacy@julienestourgie.com

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data and to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact me at: privacy@julienestourgie.com

11. Policy Updates

This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please review this page regularly for updates.