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Privacy Policy

Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how personal data is collected, processed, and used when you access and use mateocallec.com.

This policy may be updated at any time without prior notice. The most recent version will always apply. Users are encouraged to review this page regularly.

Data Controller

The data controller for this website is:
Matéo Florian Callec
Email: [email protected]

Data Collected

The website may collect limited technical and usage data, including but not limited to:

  • IP addresses (for security and statistical purposes)
  • Basic usage analytics
  • Security-related metadata (e.g., bot detection signals)

This data is collected for the purposes of ensuring security, preventing abuse, and improving website performance and reliability.

Third-Party Services

This website relies on third-party services, including but not limited to:

  • Cloudflare (including CAPTCHA / Turnstile services) for security and anti-bot protection;
  • Google Gemini API for chatbot functionality.

These services operate under their own privacy policies and terms of service. The publisher has no control over how these third parties process data independently of this website.

Chatbot Data Processing

Messages sent via the chatbot feature are processed by Google through the Gemini API. As such:

  • All data submitted through the chatbot is handled by Google’s infrastructure;
  • There is no technical mechanism provided by the website to delete or retrieve individual chatbot submissions after they are sent;
  • Such data may be stored, processed, or used by Google in accordance with their own policies;
  • This may include potential use for service improvement and machine learning, or sharing within the scope of Google’s privacy policy.

For more information, users should refer directly to Google’s Privacy Policy and documentation regarding Gemini API usage.

Cookies

The website may use minimal cookies or similar technologies strictly necessary for security and operational purposes. No intrusive tracking cookies are intentionally used by the publisher.

Data Retention

Technical data such as IP addresses may be retained for a limited period for security, abuse prevention, and statistical analysis.

User Rights

Depending on applicable laws (including GDPR), users may have rights regarding their personal data, including access, rectification, and deletion. Requests can be made via the contact email provided above.

External Links

This website may contain links to external websites. The publisher is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites.

Disclaimer

The publisher has no control over third-party data processing, including services such as Google or Cloudflare. Users acknowledge that use of these services is subject to their respective privacy policies.