Overview
This privacy policy explains how personal data is handled when you visit armanko.com (the "Site"). The Site is a personal portfolio website operated by Arman Kolahan.
The Site does not offer user accounts, contact forms, or e-commerce. Processing is limited to what is technically necessary to deliver the Site and, with your consent, to measure traffic.
Data controller
Arman Kolahan, Berlin, Germany, is responsible for processing under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where it applies.
You can reach the controller at akolahan [at] gmail [dot] com.
What data is processed
When you visit the Site, the hosting infrastructure and any analytics tools you consent to may process technical and usage data, including:
- IP address (typically shortened or pseudonymized by analytics providers)
- Browser type, operating system, and device information
- Pages viewed, referring URL, and approximate location derived from IP
- Date and time of access
- Cookie identifiers and consent choices stored in your browser
Cookies and consent
The Site uses a cookie consent banner. Strictly necessary cookies are always active because they store your consent preferences and support core Site functionality.
Analytics cookies are used only if you accept them. You can change your choice at any time using the cookie preferences control at the bottom of the homepage.
- Necessary: consent state (cookie name cc_cookie, stored in your browser)
- Analytics (optional): Google Tag Manager and related Google analytics tags loaded only after consent
Legal basis (GDPR)
Where the GDPR applies, processing is based on:
- Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest in operating, securing, and improving the Site
- Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — your consent for optional analytics cookies and related measurement
Third-party services
The Site is hosted on cloud infrastructure. Optional analytics are delivered through Google Tag Manager (container ID GTM-N8BM29F7). Google may process data on servers outside the European Economic Area. Google publishes its own privacy information at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
No personal data is sold to third parties.
Retention
Server and analytics logs are retained only as long as needed for security, troubleshooting, and aggregate reporting, according to the policies of the respective providers.
Your cookie consent choice remains in your browser until it expires or you clear site data.
Your rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
You may also lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Germany, you can contact the authority responsible for your place of residence.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated when the Site, its tools, or legal requirements change. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the latest revision. Material changes may reset cookie consent so you can review your choices.
Contact
Questions about this policy or your data can be sent to akolahan [at] gmail [dot] com.