Introduction

This privacy policy explains how Andreas Duess ("I", "me", "my") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit duess.com (the "Site").

Information Collection

Information You Provide

If you contact me via email or through links on this site, I may collect:

Your name
Email address
Any other information you choose to provide

If you request materials through a form on this site, I collect your name, email address and, if you give it, your organization. They are sent to me by email through Resend, my email provider, and used only to send what you asked for. I won't add you to anything else without asking, and you can have them deleted by emailing me.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit this site, the following information may be automatically collected:

IP address (anonymized by Google Analytics)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring website
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Date and time of access
Geographic location (country/city level)
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This information is collected through Google Analytics and Cloudflare Pages for the purpose of understanding site usage and improving user experience.

How I Use Your Information

I use the information collected to:

Respond to your inquiries and communications
Send materials you have requested
Improve the Site's functionality and user experience
Analyze site usage and traffic patterns
Ensure the security and integrity of the Site

Cookies and Tracking

Google Analytics

This site uses Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use the site, including:

Number of visitors
Pages viewed and navigation paths
Time spent on pages
Traffic sources and referrals
User demographics and interests (when available)

This information is processed in an anonymized form and used solely to improve the site. Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
Using browser privacy/incognito mode

For more information about how Google collects and processes data, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Cloudflare

Cloudflare, the hosting provider, may use cookies for security and performance purposes. For more information, see Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party services:

Analytics

Google Analytics - Website analytics and usage tracking

Hosting and Infrastructure

Cloudflare Pages - Website hosting and content delivery

External Links

This site contains links to third-party websites and services, including:

LinkedIn
6 Seeds Consulting
Ditto
fiftyplus.co

I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Data Retention

I retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Data Security

I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access the personal information I hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Object to or restrict processing of your information
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact me at andreas@duess.com.

Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact me at:

Email: andreas@duess.com

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