Effective Date: August 5, 2025
Welcome to https://snart.com. This Privacy Policy describes how your information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website. As a personal blog based in Norway, this website complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.
1. Who We Are
This is a personal website/blog operated by an individual in Norway.
Website address: https://snart.com
2. What Data We Collect
We do not collect personal information directly from users (such as names, emails, or forms). However, certain data is automatically collected:
a. Automatically Collected Data
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Device and OS information
- Time and date of visit
This data is collected for technical and security purposes and stored in server logs.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and serve personalized ads. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer or cookie banner.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Necessary | Required for the site to function properly. Cannot be disabled. |
| Functional | Enables additional features like remembering preferences. |
| Analytics | Helps us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., via Google Analytics). |
| Advertising | Used by third parties (e.g., Google) to deliver personalized ads. |
Cookies will only be used after you provide consent, except for those strictly necessary.
4. Google Services (AdSense & Analytics)
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and collect data to serve personalized ads based on your interests. Google acts as a data controller for these purposes.
- Learn more: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- Manage ad personalization: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
Google Analytics
If enabled, Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use our site. IP anonymization is enabled to protect user privacy. No personally identifiable information is collected.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: For analytics and advertising cookies (only after user opt-in)
- Legitimate Interest: For security, troubleshooting, and statistical purposes using server logs
6. Data Retention
We retain server logs and statistical data for a limited time necessary to ensure security and performance. Third-party services (like Google) retain data based on their own policies.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell or share your personal data. Some data may be shared with third-party services we use (e.g., Google) under their respective privacy terms.
8. Your Rights (Under GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA (including Norway), you have the right to:
- Access personal data we may hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (in Norway, Datatilsynet)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@snart.com.
9. Hosting and Data Location
This website is hosted on servers that may be located outside Norway. We ensure that all hosting providers comply with data protection requirements under GDPR, including appropriate safeguards.
10. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third parties.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated date will always be shown at the top of this page.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is used, please contact: