1. Overview
This website processes personal data only to the extent necessary to provide its content, operate a newsletter, and analyze site usage. Personal data is handled with care and in accordance with applicable data protection principles, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.
2. Data Controller
Dominique Ronde
Mira Oasis 3 – Street 4 – Villa 233
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email: blog@bigdata-pilot.com
3. Data We Collect
When visiting this website, the following data may be processed:
- IP address (temporarily, for technical delivery and security)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
- Pages visited and time of access
- Newsletter subscription data (email address and optional name)
This data is used solely for technical operation, analytics, and newsletter delivery.
4. Newsletter
If you subscribe to the newsletter, your email address is stored for the purpose of sending occasional updates. Subscription requires confirmation via double opt-in. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link provided in every email.
Newsletter emails are delivered using AWS Simple Email Service (SES), with processing taking place within the European Union (Ireland region).
Email open and click tracking may be used in aggregated form to understand engagement and improve content relevance.
5. Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics and Matomo to understand how visitors use the site and to improve content quality.
These tools may process:
- Pages visited
- Session duration
- Referring sources
- Device and browser data
- Approximate geographic location
IP anonymization is applied where supported. Data is used only for aggregated statistical analysis and not for personal profiling.
You may opt out via your browser settings or by blocking analytics cookies.
6. Cookies
This website may use technically necessary cookies and, where analytics are enabled, cookies for statistical purposes. Cookies help improve usability and understand how the website is used.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
7. Data Storage and Processing Location
- Website hosting: Germany
- Email delivery (AWS SES): European Union (Ireland)
- Analytics providers: may process data within the EU and, where applicable, in other jurisdictions under standard data protection safeguards.
8. Legal Basis for Processing
Data processing is based on:
- Legitimate interest (website operation, security, analytics)
- Consent (newsletter subscription, where applicable)
- Contractual necessity (if communication is requested)
9. Data Retention
Personal data is stored only as long as necessary:
- Newsletter data: until unsubscribed
- Technical logs: limited retention for security and operation
- Analytics data: aggregated and retained for statistical purposes
10. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your stored personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to processing where applicable
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact: blog@bigdata-pilot.com
11. External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. Their privacy practices are outside the control of this site.
12. Changes
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect technical or legal changes.