Privacy Policy

Gerhard Hofer · Carbon Consulting (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you may provide when interacting with our website, https://gerhardhofer.cc (the “Website”).

Information We Collect

We do not actively collect personal information through this Website. The only information we receive is when you voluntarily contact us via email. In that case, we may receive:

• Your email address
• Any personal information you include in your message or email signature

We also collect anonymous usage data through Matomo, a self-hosted, privacy-focused analytics platform. This includes information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and the type of device or browser used. IP addresses are anonymized before storage, and no personally identifiable information is collected. Matomo does not use cookies in our current configuration.

How We Use Your Information

If you contact us, we use your information solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or continuing professional correspondence. We do not share, sell, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties.

Anonymous usage data collected via Matomo is used solely to understand general traffic patterns and improve the usability and content of the Website. This data is not shared with any third parties.

Server Location

This Website is hosted on a private server located in Germany, operated by a reputable provider in Germany. Basic server logs may be maintained for security and operational purposes.

Matomo analytics data is also stored on this server and is subject to the same security and privacy standards.

Data Storage & Security

Emails and analytics data are stored securely on the same private server that hosts our Website. We use industry-standard security practices to protect this data from unauthorized access.

We do not store personal data in separate databases linked to the Website beyond what is necessary for analytics or email correspondence.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we may hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of that data
• Object to or restrict our processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

If you wish to opt out of Matomo analytics tracking, you may enable the “Do Not Track” setting in your browser, which our configuration respects.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The “Last updated” date at the top of the page indicates the latest revision.

Terms Of Use

Welcome to https://gerhardhofer.cc (the “Website”), owned and operated by Gerhard Hofer · Carbon Consulting (“we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms Of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

Use of Website

This Website is provided for general informational purposes only, primarily to describe our consulting services and expertise. Use of this Website is at your own risk. You agree not to:

• Use the Website in a way that violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its server
• Copy, distribute, or modify the Website’s content without permission

Intellectual Property

All content on this Website — including text, graphics, layout, and photographs — is the property of Gerhard Hofer, unless otherwise noted, and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

This includes all cover photos and imagery used throughout the Website, which were personally taken by Gerhard Hofer and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for any purpose without prior written permission.

You may view and print pages from the Website for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use, including reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use of Website content, is strictly prohibited without explicit authorization.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and its contents are provided “as-is” without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on the Website, nor do we warrant that access will be uninterrupted or error-free.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim any liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Website.

External Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party sites.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Arizona.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.

Contact

For any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or our Terms of Use, please contact us via the Contact Form on the landing page. Thank you!

Gerhard Hofer · Carbon Consulting