maiobarbero.dev

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 27 January 2026

Introduction

I believe in transparency, in code and in privacy. Here is how I handle your data.

Welcome to maiobarbero.dev (the "Website"). This website is a personal blog and portfolio owned and operated by Matteo Barbero ("I", "me", or "my"). I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting it through my compliance with this policy.

This Privacy Policy describes how I collect, use, and handle your personal information when you visit my website. By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information I Collect

I use Google Analytics to collect information about your visit to help me understand how the website is being used and to improve your experience. This information may include:

  • Usage Details: Pages you visit, the time you spend on them, and the links you click.
  • Device Information: Your IP address (which is anonymized), browser type, and operating system.

This data is processed in a way that does not directly identify anyone.

How I Use Your Information

I use the information collected through Google Analytics to:

  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior.
  • Improve the content and functionality of the website.
  • Ensure the security of the website.

Cookies

This website uses cookies to facilitate the collection of data by Google Analytics. Cookies are small files stored on your device that hold a modest amount of data specific to a particular client and website.

You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. If you reject cookies, you may still use my website, but your ability to use some features may be limited.

Managing Your Consent

Your privacy is important to me. You have the right to choose which cookies you accept. When you first visit the website, you are asked for your consent to use cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the button below.

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

I use Google Analytics to monitor and analyze web traffic. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page.

Substack (Future)

In the future, I may add a newsletter managed by Substack. If you choose to subscribe, you will be redirected to Substack's website, and their privacy policy will apply. I will only provide a link to the Substack page and will not handle your subscription data on this website.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. I aim to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your Personal Data.

You have the right to:

  • Access, update or delete the information we have on you.
  • Rectification.
  • Object to processing.
  • Restrict processing.
  • Data portability.
  • Withdraw consent.

If you wish to be informed what Personal Data I hold about you and if you want it to be removed from my systems, please contact me.

Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at: maiowebdesign@gmail.com.