Privacy Policy

Introduction

I am Christian Thams, and I operate this website (christianthams.com). I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your information when you use my website, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

What Data I Collect

I only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide through the contact form on this website:

• Name
• Email address
• Subject of your inquiry
• Message content

This website uses GoatCounter for anonymous visitor statistics. GoatCounter does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and is fully GDPR compliant. You can view the public statistics at thamsination.goatcounter.com.

Purpose of Data Processing

I use the personal data you provide solely to:

• Respond to your inquiries and messages
• Communicate with you about potential projects or collaborations

Legal Basis for Processing

The legal basis for processing your personal data is your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you provide by checking the consent checkbox when submitting the contact form. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting me.

Third-Party Services

Contact form submissions are processed through FormSpree, a third-party form handling service. FormSpree acts as a data processor on my behalf and is committed to GDPR compliance. For more information, please see FormSpree's Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

I retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, typically for up to 12 months after your last interaction. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access - You can request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification - You can request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure - You can request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing - You can request limitation of processing
• Right to Data Portability - You can request your data in a portable format
• Right to Object - You can object to processing of your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent - You can withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at hello@christianthams.com.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe that your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Denmark, this is the Danish Data Protection Agency (Datatilsynet): www.datatilsynet.dk.

Updates to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.