Is Google Analytics used on alexanderstahl.at without consent?

No. Analytics cookies and tracking via Google Analytics 4 are only activated once you select "Accept" in the cookie notice. By default, analytics_storage is disabled (Google Consent Mode).

How do I withdraw my consent?

Click "Change cookie settings" on the home page or here. Your saved choice will be deleted and the notice will appear again. You can also block Google Analytics in your browser.

Who is responsible for data protection on this website?

Alexander Stahl, reachable at office@simpleai.at. This is a personal website; it is not operated by a separate company.

Last updated: October 2026

Privacy Policy

This page explains clearly what data is processed on alexanderstahl.at, why, and what rights you have. The goal is transparency, without making it hard to read.

Who is responsible?

The controller within the meaning of the GDPR is Alexander Stahl, entrepreneur in Vienna, Austria.

Contact for privacy inquiries: office@simpleai.at

Which website does this policy apply to?

This privacy policy applies to the personal website alexanderstahl.at (including language versions under /en, /ru, /zh, and /ar). It does not cover separate products or services of the companies mentioned, only this website.

Website hosting

The website is hosted by Vercel Inc. When you visit it, technically necessary data (e.g. IP address, time, requested URL, user agent) is processed to deliver and secure the site.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure, stable operation). Vercel may also process data outside the EEA; appropriate safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses) are in place. More information: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

Cookies and local storage

On your first visit, you can use the notice at the bottom of the page to decide whether Google Analytics may be activated. Your choice (accepted or declined) is stored in your browser's localStorage under the key "alexanderstahl-cookie-consent" so the notice does not reappear on every visit.

Legal basis for storing your consent: Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (proof of consent) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (technically necessary record of your choice). You can reset your choice at any time via "Change cookie settings" on the home page or at the bottom of this page.

Google Analytics (only with consent)

If you consent, I use Google Analytics 4 (Google Ireland Limited / Google LLC, Measurement ID G-36S6ZRRL4B) to understand how the website is used (e.g. page views, approximate region, device type). IP anonymization is enabled. No advertising or personalization cookies are set.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). You can withdraw your consent at any time (change cookie settings or block Analytics in your browser settings).

Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy — Opt-out browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have in particular the right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests. You can withdraw any consent you have given at any time.

Right to lodge a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority: https://www.dsb.gv.at/

Changes

I update this policy when the website or the services it uses change significantly. The date at the top shows the current version.

Frequently asked questions about privacy

Is Google Analytics used on alexanderstahl.at without consent?: No. Analytics cookies and tracking via Google Analytics 4 are only activated once you select "Accept" in the cookie notice. By default, analytics_storage is disabled (Google Consent Mode).
How do I withdraw my consent?: Click "Change cookie settings" on the home page or here. Your saved choice will be deleted and the notice will appear again. You can also block Google Analytics in your browser.
Who is responsible for data protection on this website?: Alexander Stahl, reachable at office@simpleai.at. This is a personal website; it is not operated by a separate company.