Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 14, 2026
At philstranger.com, I take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit my website.
My Commitment
I am committed to GDPR compliance. I only collect data necessary to improve your experience, and I never sell your personal information to third parties.
1. Information I Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact Information: If you reach out via email or contact forms
- Communication Data: Messages and inquiries you send me
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns (only with your consent)
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device type
- Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs
2. How I Use Your Information
- To improve and maintain my website
- To respond to your inquiries
- To analyze how visitors interact with my site (only with consent)
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
3. Analytics & Cookies
I use PostHog for analytics to understand how visitors interact with my website. PostHog is configured with:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Data Residency | EU (Frankfurt, Germany) |
| Cookie Duration | 1 year |
| Personal Data | Anonymous by default |
| Default State | Opt-out until you accept cookies |
You can opt-out at any time by clicking "Decline" on the cookie banner or by contacting me.
4. Data Storage & Security
Where Your Data Lives
- Hosting: Vercel (Global CDN with EU edge nodes)
- Analytics: PostHog (EU) - Anonymous usage analytics
I implement industry-standard security measures including:
- TLS encryption for all data in transit
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Regular security reviews
5. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how I use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at hello@philstranger.com.
6. Data Retention
I retain data only for as long as necessary:
- Analytics Data: 90 days
- Communication Records: Until you request deletion
7. Third-Party Services
I use the following third-party services:
| Service | Purpose | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Vercel | Hosting | Global CDN (EU edge) |
| PostHog | Analytics | EU |
8. International Transfers
Some service providers operate globally. When transferring data outside the EU, I ensure appropriate safeguards through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Data Processing Agreements
9. Children's Privacy
My website is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Me
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me:
- Email: hello@philstranger.com
philstranger.com is operated from Switzerland.