Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

1. Introduction I take the protection of your data seriously and comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union, the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), as well as the Swiss (DSG) and Austrian (DSG) data protection laws. If you are located in the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom, i also comply with relevant laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and the UK Data Protection Act. This privacy policy explains what personal data i collect, how i use it, and what rights you have. The terms of use regulate the conditions for using my website and services.

2. Responsible Entity

Nils Dierauer / edge&pixel | web design
St. Gallerstrasse 55
9500 Wil SG, Schweiz
nils@edgeandpixel.com

3. Data I Collect

  • Contact Data (e.g., name, email address)

  • Usage Data (e.g., visited pages, IP address, browser type, analysis through Google Analytics and Squarespace Analytics)

  • Communication Data (e.g., messages, inquiries via the contact form)

4. How I Use Your Data

  • To respond to inquiries submitted via the contact form

  • To analyze and improve my website using Google Analytics and Squarespace Analytics

  • To fulfill legal obligations

5. Legal Bases for Processing I process your data only if a legal basis exists:

  • Consent (e.g., when using the contact form)

  • Legitimate Interest (e.g., website usage analysis)

  • Compliance with Legal Obligations

6. Data Sharing I only share your data when necessary, e.g., with:

  • Google Analytics and Squarespace Analytics for analyzing user behavior (IP address and usage data, anonymized where possible)

  • Service providers (e.g., web hosting)

  • Authorities when legally required

7. Data Retention

  • Contact form data is stored only as long as necessary to process the inquiry.

  • Analytics data from Google Analytics and Squarespace Analytics is retained according to their storage policies.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

  • Access your stored data

  • Correct incorrect data

  • Delete or restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

  • File a complaint with the relevant data protection authority

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

I use cookies to analyze and improve the use of my website. I utilize Google Analytics and Squarespace Analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings or use opt-out options.

10. Terms of Use

  • Using my website is at your own risk.

  • You may not copy or distribute my content without permission.

  • I reserve the right to modify or discontinue my website at any time.

  • I’m not responsible for external links.

11. Disclaimer

I assume no liability for direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of my website.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about data protection or the terms of use, contact me at: nils@edgeandpixel.com

13. Changes

I reserve the right to update this privacy policy and terms of use. The latest version is always available on my website.