Last updated: 14.12.2025
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit arnoldgunter.com (the “Website”). This Website is operated by the site owner (“we”, “us”).
The Website is hosted by Alfahosting GmbH and runs on WordPress. We use Jetpack (Automattic Inc.) for analytics and security features. The Website also provides a comment function where users may leave a name, email address, and comment.
This Privacy Policy is written to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / DSGVO).
1. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this Website is:
Arnold Gunter
arnoldgunter.com
Email: info@arnoldgunter.com
2. Hosting
The Website is hosted by:
Alfahosting GmbH
Ankerstraße 3b
06108 Halle (Saale), Germany
When you visit the Website, Alfahosting automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser transmits automatically. These may include:
- IP address
- Date and time of the request
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing device
The collection of this data is technically necessary to display the Website and to ensure stability and security. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
3. WordPress
This Website is based on WordPress, an open-source content management system. WordPress itself does not transmit personal data to third parties. However, plugins and themes may process personal data, as described below.
4. Jetpack (Analytics & Security)
This Website uses Jetpack, a plugin provided by Automattic Inc., 60 29th Street #343, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA.
Jetpack provides website analytics, security monitoring, and performance features.
Data processed by Jetpack may include:
- IP address
- Browser and device information
- Referrer URLs
- Pages visited and interaction behavior
Jetpack may transfer data to servers in the United States. Automattic relies on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission to ensure an adequate level of data protection.
The legal basis for the use of Jetpack analytics is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) in analyzing website usage to improve content and security.
You can find more information in Automattic’s privacy policy:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
5. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Website, we collect the data shown in the comment form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
Collected data:
- Name (as provided by the user)
- Email address
- Comment content
- IP address
- Time of comment submission
The email address is not published and is only used for administrative purposes.
The legal basis for processing comments is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in maintaining a functional comment section).
6. Cookies
This Website does not use cookies for tracking, advertising, or analytics purposes.
WordPress may technically set cookies only if you actively interact with the Website, for example when leaving a comment or logging in as an administrator. These cookies are purely functional and contain no tracking or marketing information.
No third-party advertising or profiling cookies are used.
The legal basis for technically necessary cookies, if set, is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) in providing basic Website functionality.
7. Contact via Email
If you contact us via email, your message and the personal data you provide will be stored for the purpose of processing your request.
The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contractual communication) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to inquiries).
8. Data Retention
Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the respective purpose or as required by law.
- Server logs: limited retention period
- Comments: stored indefinitely unless deleted
- Emails: retained as long as necessary to process the request
9. Your Rights
You have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
10. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction, or unauthorized access.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or Website functionality. The current version is always available on this page.