Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7th July 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how this website (“I”, “me”, or “my”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit and interact with my site. I am committed to respecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

Who I Am

Data Controller: Robert Pitt
Contact: rob@gigafable.com

What Data I Collect

When you visit this website, I may collect and process the following data:

  • Analytics Data: I use Matomo, a privacy-focused analytics tool, to collect information about how visitors use my site. Matomo anonymises your IP address before storing it, so I cannot identify you personally from analytics data. Other data collected may include pages visited, browser type, and device information.
  • Server Logs: My web server automatically logs your IP address and technical information (such as browser type and time of access) for security, troubleshooting, and system administration purposes.
  • Comments: This website uses Remark42, a privacy-focused commenting system. If you choose to comment, you may log in using Google, GitHub, or Facebook via OAuth. When you do so, Remark42 collects:
    • A display name (from your OAuth provider; this may be your real name or a username, depending on your provider’s settings)
    • A link to your avatar (profile picture) from your OAuth provider
    • An anonymised identifier from your OAuth provider (such as a user ID)
    • The content of your comments
    • The time and date of your comments

Remark42 does not collect or store your email address or any other sensitive personal information from your OAuth provider.

How I Use Your Data

I use your data for the following purposes:

  • To analyse website usage and improve my content (analytics)
  • To ensure the security and integrity of my website (server logs)
  • To enable and display comments, including your chosen display name and avatar (comments)
  • To prevent spam and abuse of the commenting system
  • To allow you to manage or delete your comments (if you log in again with the same provider)

I process your personal data based on:

  • Legitimate Interests: For analytics (with anonymisation) and server logs (security and troubleshooting)
  • Consent: For processing data related to posting comments via Remark42 OAuth login. You provide this consent when you choose to log in and comment.

Cookies

I use cookies for analytics purposes via Matomo. These cookies help me understand how visitors use my website.

Essential cookies may also be used to ensure the proper functioning of the website, including those required for the commenting system (Remark42).

You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

I display a cookie consent banner when you visit my website, allowing you to choose which types of cookies you accept or reject. Non-essential cookies, such as those used for analytics and commenting, are only set with your consent.

Analytics and Comments Opt-Out

You can opt out of Matomo analytics tracking at any time by changing your cookie preferences using the link at the bottom of this page.

If you wish to delete your comments or the data associated with your commenting account, please contact me at rob@gigafable.com.

Data Retention

  • Analytics Data: Retained for up to 12 months, in anonymised form.
  • Server Logs: Retained for up to 30 days for security purposes.
  • Comment Data: Retained as long as the comment remains published on the site, or until you request deletion.

Data Sharing and Transfers

I do not sell or share your personal data with third parties.

All data is stored on servers located in Germany.

I do not transfer your data outside the EEA.

Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict my processing of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact me at rob@gigafable.com.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

If you have any questions or requests regarding your personal data or this policy, please contact: rob@gigafable.com.

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