Privacy Notice

At root-security.eu, I take your privacy seriously. This page explains how I handle visitor data and what information is collected when you use this website.

No Cookies for Tracking

This website does not use cookies for tracking purposes. I don't use advertising cookies, third-party tracking cookies, or any other cookies that could identify you across websites.

The only cookies used on this site are essential functional cookies (such as theme preferences stored in local storage) that enhance your browsing experience.

Privacy-Friendly Analytics

I use a cloud hosted instance of Umami Analytics to understand how visitors use this website. Umami is a privacy-focused, open-source analytics platform that respects your privacy.

What Umami Collects

Umami collects only anonymized, aggregated data including:

Page views and navigation patterns
Referrer sources (where visitors come from)
Browser type and operating system
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
General geographic location (country/region level only)

What Umami Does NOT Collect

Personal information or personally identifiable data
IP addresses (all data is anonymized)
Cookies or persistent identifiers
Cross-site or cross-device tracking data

Why I Use Umami

I chose Umami because it provides me with the insights I need to improve this website while respecting your privacy. All analytics data is:

Anonymous – no personal data is collected
Aggregated – we see trends, not individual behavior
Privacy-compliant – GDPR-friendly by design
Transparent – fully open-source software

Data Retention

Analytics data collected through Umami is retained for a limited period, 6 months, to analyze trends and improve the website. I will never share this data with third parties or use it for advertising purposes.

Your Rights

Since I don't collect any personally identifiable information, there is no personal data to request, modify, or delete. All analytics data is completely anonymous and cannot be traced back to individual visitors.

External Links

This website may contain links to external websites. Please note that I have no control over the content and privacy practices of these sites. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Notice

I may update this privacy notice from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice or my data practices, please contact me at [email protected].