Privacy Policy

Last updated: Aug 20, 2026

This Privacy Policy informs you about the processing of personal data when you visit and use this personal portfolio website at me.salted.win (the “Site”), operated by Erik Brauer.

1. Data Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this Site within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / DSGVO) is:

Erik Brauer
Germany
Email: me@evicka.de
Website: https://me.salted.win

2. Hosting and Content Delivery (Cloudflare Pages)

This Site is hosted statically on Cloudflare Pages, a service provided by Cloudflare, Inc. (101 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA).

When you access this Site, Cloudflare automatically collects and processes technical server log data transmitted by your browser. This includes:

  • IP address (anonymized/truncated where applicable)
  • Date and time of the request
  • Requested URL/file and HTTP status code
  • Referrer URL (previously visited page)
  • Browser type, version, and operating system

Purpose & Legal Basis:
The processing of this technical connection data is necessary to securely deliver the Site, maintain system stability, mitigate cyber attacks (such as DDoS attacks), and ensure SSL/TLS encryption. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (our legitimate interest in the secure and reliable operation of the website).

International Data Transfers:
Cloudflare, Inc. is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), ensuring an adequate level of data protection recognized by the European Commission for data processed in the United States. In addition, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are in place.

3. Cookies and Local Storage

This Site does not use tracking cookies, marketing cookies, or third-party tracking scripts.

  • Theme Preference (localStorage):
    The Site uses your browser’s localStorage solely to remember your preferred visual appearance (light or dark mode) across page visits. No personal data or tracking identifiers are stored.
    Legal Basis: § 25(2) No. 2 TDDDG (technically necessary to provide the user-requested functional feature) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

4. Contacting Me

If you contact me by email (me@evicka.de), the information you provide (such as your email address, name, and the content of your message) will be stored and processed solely for the purpose of answering your inquiry and handling any follow-up questions.

Legal Basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to incoming inquiries).
  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (if the inquiry relates to pre-contractual discussions or collaboration).

Retention:
Your contact information is deleted once your request has been concluded, provided no statutory retention obligations require further storage.

5. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to request confirmation and information about personal data processed about you.
  • Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You have the right to obtain the rectification of inaccurate personal data without undue delay.
  • Right to Erasure / “Right to be Forgotten” (Art. 17 GDPR): You have the right to request the erasure of your personal data where statutory grounds apply.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR): You have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority (in particular in the EU Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement).

To exercise any of these rights, you can reach out at any time to me@evicka.de.

6. SSL/TLS Encryption

This Site uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of requests. An encrypted connection is indicated by https:// in your browser’s address bar and the lock icon.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or the technical operation of the Site. The date at the top indicates the latest revision.