Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Latvian Personal Data Processing Law is:

Constantin Hanov-Blum
Matīsa iela 49-4
LV-1009 Rīga
Lettland / Latvia
hello@platform6.eu

2. General Information and Scope of Data Processing

The protection of your personal data is very important to me. This website is intentionally minimalistic and processes personal data only to the extent technically necessary to ensure secure and stable operation. The website can generally be used without actively providing personal data.

This privacy policy explains what data is collected, for what purposes it is used, and what rights you have.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of personal data is based on the following legal bases under the GDPR:

Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent: When you have explicitly consented to the processing (e.g., when contacting us).

Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – Contract performance: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract.

Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interest: When processing is necessary for the purposes of legitimate interests (e.g., ensuring IT security, website stability and performance).

4. Hosting and Technical Provision

4.1 Cloudflare Pages

This website is hosted via Cloudflare Pages. The provider is Cloudflare, Inc., 101 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107, USA.

When accessing the website, the following technically required data is automatically processed:

  • IP address of the accessing device
  • Date and time of access
  • Requested pages and files
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL (previously visited page)

Processing is carried out to ensure stability, security, performance, and functionality of the website, as well as to defend against cyber attacks. Legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

Cloudflare may also process data in the USA. Data transfer to the USA is based on EU Standard Contractual Clauses. Cloudflare is also certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

More information: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

4.2 Server Log Files

The hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files. These data are used solely for technical monitoring, troubleshooting, and security of the website and are not merged with other data sources. The storage period is a maximum of 12 months.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

This website does not use tracking or marketing cookies and no analytics tools such as Google Analytics.

Local storage in the browser is used solely to store the selected language preference (German/English). This is technically necessary and improves usability. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

You can delete local storage entries at any time through your browser settings.

6. Contact

6.1 Contact via Email or Contact Form

When contacting us via email or contact form, the transmitted personal data (name, email address, message content) is used solely to process your request.

The legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) or Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures).

The data is not shared with third parties and is deleted after your request has been fully processed, unless there are legal retention obligations.

6.2 Email Communication via Apple iCloud

Email communication is handled via Apple iCloud. The provider is Apple Inc., One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA.

When you send me an email, your data (email address, message content) is processed and stored on Apple servers. Apple may also process data in the USA. Data transfer is based on EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

More information: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

7. Data Sharing with Third Parties

Your personal data is generally not shared with third parties, except:

  • You have explicitly consented (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
  • The disclosure is necessary for contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
  • There is a legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

8. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the GDPR and Latvian data protection law, you have the following rights:

Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to request information about your personal data processed by me.

Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or the completion of incomplete data.

Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, unless there are legal retention obligations.

Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You have the right to request restriction of processing of your data.

Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive the data concerning you in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.

Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR): You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interest.

Right to withdraw consent: If processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time. The lawfulness of processing until withdrawal remains unaffected.

To exercise your rights, please contact me using the contact details provided above.

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data. The competent supervisory authority in Latvia is:

Datu valsts inspekcija
(Data State Inspectorate)
Elijas iela 17
LV-1050 Rīga
Lettland / Latvia

E-Mail: pasts@dvi.gov.lv
Phone: +371 67 223 131
Website: www.dvi.gov.lv

10. Data Security

This website uses SSL/TLS encryption to ensure the security of data transmission. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser's address line changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock symbol in your browser bar.

I implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction, or access by unauthorized persons.

11. Storage Duration

Personal data is only stored for as long as necessary for the respective purpose or as required by legal retention periods. After the purpose has ceased to apply or the periods have expired, the data is routinely deleted, unless further processing is required.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

I reserve the right to adapt this privacy policy to reflect changes in the legal situation or changes to the website. You will always find the current version on this page.

Last updated: January 2026

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