Legal Information

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

This privacy policy explains how melangenews (operated by picky GmbH) collects, processes, and protects your personal data. We are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of your information while using our service.

2. Data Collection and Processing

We collect and process the following data:

• Usage Data: We use Umami Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics platform, to collect anonymous usage statistics. This includes:
  • Pages visited
  • Referral sources
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Country of origin
  Umami is configured to respect Do Not Track settings and does not use cookies.
• Technical Data: Our hosting provider Vercel may collect:
  • IP addresses
  • System logs
  • Performance metrics

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is processed and stored on the following platforms:

• Vercel (hosting platform) - EU/US
• Supabase (database provider) - EU region
• Umami Analytics - Self-hosted in EU

All data is transmitted via encrypted connections (HTTPS/SSL).

4. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Vercel - For hosting and deployment
• Supabase - For database services
• Umami - For privacy-focused analytics

Each service has its own privacy policy and data processing agreements compliant with GDPR.

6. Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page.

7. Contact Information

For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
picky GmbH
[email protected]