Privacy Policy

Version 1.1 - Last Updated: 17 May 2026

Introduction Link to heading

This website (julian.forss.li) is a static, non‑commercial professional profile. It does not use cookies, analytics, tracking technologies, or third‑party embeds. No personal data is actively collected, stored, or analyzed by the site owner.

This Privacy Policy explains which technical data is processed when you access the website, the legal basis for this processing, and your rights under the GDPR.

Data Controller Link to heading

Julian Forss
Website: julian.forss.li
Email: julian@forss.li

The controller determines the purposes and means of processing personal data in accordance with Art. 4(7) GDPR.

Hosting and Infrastructure Link to heading

Hosting Provider Link to heading

The website is hosted in Germany by Codeberg e.V. (Arminiusstr. 2 - 4, 10551 Berlin, Germany). Codeberg processes technical data required to deliver the website securely and reliably.

Role:
For server‑side log data, Codeberg acts as an independent controller. There is no joint controllership under Art. 26 GDPR.

Domain & E-Mail Provider Link to heading

The domain infrastructure and email services for “julian@forss.li” are provided by Infomaniak Network SA (Geneva, Switzerland).
Switzerland benefits from an EU adequacy decision under Art. 45 GDPR.

Accessibility Link to heading

The website is designed to function without JavaScript, cookies, or external resources. All content is accessible with standard browsers, screen readers, and text‑based clients.

Categories of Data Processed Link to heading

When you access the website, the hosting provider automatically processes the following technical information:

  • IP address (may be truncated)
  • Date and time of access
  • Requested file or resource
  • HTTP status code
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL (if provided)

These data points are technically necessary for the secure and stable operation of the website.

Purposes of Processing Link to heading

The processing of technical data serves the following purposes:

  • Ensuring the technical functionality of the website
  • Maintaining server security and preventing misuse
  • Diagnosing technical issues and ensuring service stability

No profiling, analytics, or behavioral tracking takes place.

Legal Basis Link to heading

Processing is based on:

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest in operating a secure, stable, and functional website
  • Art. 45 GDPR — adequacy decision for Switzerland (domain provider)

No additional processing activities occur.

Retention Link to heading

Server log files are typically retained by Codeberg for no longer than 7 days, unless required for security investigations.

Technical data may appear in encrypted server backups for a limited period but is not actively accessed or analyzed.

The website owner does not access or store these logs.

No Cookies or Tracking Link to heading

This website uses:

  • No cookies
  • No analytics tools
  • No tracking scripts
  • No external fonts, CDNs, or embedded third‑party content

All assets are served directly from the hosting provider.

No User‑Provided Data Link to heading

The website does not include:

  • Contact forms
  • Comment sections
  • User accounts
  • Newsletter subscriptions
  • Upload fields or any mechanism for submitting personal data

Therefore, no voluntarily provided personal data is collected or stored by the website.

However, if you choose to contact the controller via the provided email address (julian@forss.li), your email content, metadata, and email address will be processed by the email provider (Infomaniak) and by the controller to handle your inquiry. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in efficient communication). Depending on the context of your inquiry, processing may also be based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

Third‑Party Data Transfers Link to heading

No personal data is shared with third parties.
Data may be processed:

  • within the EU/EEA by the hosting provider, and
  • in Switzerland, which is covered by an EU adequacy decision.

No data is transferred to countries without an adequate level of protection.

Your Rights Under the GDPR Link to heading

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data (Art. 15)
  • Rectification (Art. 16)
  • Erasure (Art. 17)
  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18)
  • Objection (Art. 21)
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77)

Since the website owner does not store personal data, these rights generally apply only to technical log data processed by the hosting provider.

Supervisory Authority Link to heading

The State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen
Arndtstraße 1
27570 Bremerhaven
Germany

Website: https://www.datenschutz.bremen.de/

Data Security Link to heading

The website is delivered exclusively over encrypted HTTPS connections. No additional data storage systems, databases, or processing mechanisms are used.

Changes to This Policy Link to heading

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal or technical changes. The current version is always available at: julian.forss.li/privacy

Contact Link to heading

For privacy‑related inquiries, please contact:

Julian Forss
Email: julian@forss.li

For encrypted communication, you may use my public PGP key: https://julian.forss.li/pgp.asc

Fingerprint: EAB9 B2B1 FE31 F2C4 0464 B392 EFD1 D800 D17B 573B

Versioning Link to heading

v1.0 (15 May 2026): Initial publication.
v1.1 (17 May 2026): Added clarification on email provider processing and accessibility information.