Last updated: April 19, 2025
Hey there! I’m Soren Cardon, and this is my personal website. I care about your privacy and am committed to keeping your personal data safe and secure. This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, why I collect it, and how you can control it — in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who I Am
Soren Cardon
Roeselare, Belgium
Email: soren@wolvenlied.be
2. What Data I Collect & Why
a. Personal Information (You provide it)
When you interact with my site, you might provide:
- Name & Email address: When signing up for the newsletter or using a contact form.
- Messages: If you email or message me directly.
Why?
To respond to your messages, share updates (if you’ve subscribed), or provide relevant info.
b. Usage Data (Automatically collected)
Tools like Google Analytics may collect:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser & device type
- Pages visited and time spent
Why?
To better understand how visitors use the site and improve content and design.
3. Newsletters & Email Marketing
If you sign up for my newsletter, I’ll use your email to occasionally send you updates, behind-the-scenes insights, or cool creative resources.
- You’ll only receive emails if you opt-in.
- You can unsubscribe any time via the link in the email or by contacting me directly.
I use mailchimp as my email provider. Your data is stored securely and won’t be sold or shared.
4. Cookies
Cookies help make this site work better and provide analytics data.
- I use Google Analytics with IP anonymization to track how the site is used.
- No marketing or tracking cookies are used outside of analytics.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, I collect and process your data based on:
- Consent – when you subscribe to the newsletter.
- Legitimate Interest – to analyze site usage or respond to messages.
6. Your Rights
If you’re in the EU or UK, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct or delete it
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Request a copy of your data
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, email me at soren@wolvenlied.be
7. Data Sharing & Storage
- I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal info.
- I may use trusted third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, newsletter providers) to help run the site — all GDPR-compliant.
- Your data is stored securely and only kept for as long as necessary.
8. Third-Party Links
This site may contain links to external websites. I’m not responsible for their privacy practices — please check their policies if you visit them.
9. Changes to This Policy
I may update this policy from time to time. When I do, I’ll post the revised version here with the updated date.
10. Contact
Questions? Concerns? Just want to say hi?
Email me at: soren@wolvenlied.be