This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and process personal data when you use Chart Navigation (“the Blog”). We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using the Blog, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information you provide directly
We only collect personal data when you voluntarily contact us via the contact form. This may include:
- Your email address
- The content of your message
We do not require account creation, subscriptions, or any other form of direct data submission.
1.2 Automatically collected information
When you visit the Blog, certain technical data may be automatically collected, such as:
- IP address (which may be anonymized depending on browser settings)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
- Basic device and usage information
This data is collected via standard website technologies and/or analytics tools.
2. Use of Information
We use the information collected to:
- Respond to messages sent via the contact form
- Operate and maintain the Blog
- Improve website performance and content
- Analyze general traffic and usage trends
- Ensure the security and proper functioning of the Blog
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
3. Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to understand how visitors use the Blog.
Google Analytics collects aggregated usage data such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Device and browser information
- Approximate location (based on IP, which may be anonymized)
This data helps us improve the Blog.
Google may process this information outside the European Economic Area. Appropriate safeguards are applied where required.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data based on:
- Legitimate interest: to operate, secure, and improve the Blog, and to analyze usage
- Consent or necessity for communication: when you voluntarily contact us via the contact form
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Contact form messages: only as long as needed to respond and manage communication
- Analytics data: retained according to Google Analytics settings and policies
- Technical logs: retained for a limited period for security and maintenance purposes
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share limited data with:
- Website hosting providers (for technical operation of the Blog)
- Google Analytics (for usage analysis)
- Email service providers used to receive contact form messages
These providers only process data as necessary to perform their services.
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, you may contact us using the contact form on the Blog.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Services
The Blog may rely on third-party services such as hosting providers and Google Analytics. These services may process data according to their own privacy policies.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Blog is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us via the contact form on the Blog.
Last updated: 8 June 2026