Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 05.05.2025
Introduction
Welcome to chrisruan.com ("the Site", "we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our blog. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our Site, such as:
Names
Email addresses
Usage Data
We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site, including:
Your IP address
Browser type and version
Pages of our Site that you visit
Time and date of your visit
Time spent on those pages
Other statistics
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
Maintain and improve our Site
Respond to your inquiries or requests
Send you communications if you have subscribed to our blog
Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site. We have implemented Usercentrics as our consent management platform to comply with GDPR regulations.
Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your device's hard drive through your web browser that enables the site's or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information.
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly.
Third-Party Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Our Site does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers.
GDPR Compliance
As our operations are based in Germany, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate personal data
Request erasure of your personal data
Object to processing of your personal data
Request restriction of processing your personal data
Request transfer of your personal data
Withdraw consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: chris@chrisruan.com
Website: chrisruan.com
Last updated: 05.05.2025
Introduction
Welcome to chrisruan.com ("the Site", "we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our blog. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our Site, such as:
Names
Email addresses
Usage Data
We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site, including:
Your IP address
Browser type and version
Pages of our Site that you visit
Time and date of your visit
Time spent on those pages
Other statistics
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
Maintain and improve our Site
Respond to your inquiries or requests
Send you communications if you have subscribed to our blog
Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site. We have implemented Usercentrics as our consent management platform to comply with GDPR regulations.
Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your device's hard drive through your web browser that enables the site's or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information.
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly.
Third-Party Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Our Site does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers.
GDPR Compliance
As our operations are based in Germany, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate personal data
Request erasure of your personal data
Object to processing of your personal data
Request restriction of processing your personal data
Request transfer of your personal data
Withdraw consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: chris@chrisruan.com
Website: chrisruan.com