Privacy Policy

Last updated on 29th March 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Bernd Wurth (“we,” “I,” or “my”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit https://berndwurth.com (“the Website”). I am committed to respecting and protecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable UK data protection laws. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how I handle your information.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, the data controller is Bernd Wurth and you can contact me via email at bernd.wurth@glasgow.ac.uk.

3. Information I Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

I do not collect any personal information directly from you as the Website does not include contact forms, comment sections, or mailing list sign-up options.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Website (hosted on GitHub Pages), certain information is automatically collected by GitHub. This data is stored in server logs. Please refer to GitHub’s own privacy statements for how they handle log data. Information that is collected includes:

  • Log data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform.
  • Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, page interaction information, and methods used to browse away from the page.

3.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. For more information, please see my Cookie Policy.

3.4 Third-Party Services

The Website incorporates the following third-party services which may collect information about you:

  • Google Analytics: Used to analyse website traffic and usage patterns.
  • Google Scholar widget: May collect data when you interact with academic paper listings.
  • Altmetric widget: May collect data when you interact with their services.
  • Dimensions widget: May collect data when you interact with their services.
  • YouTube embeds: When you play embedded videos, YouTube may collect data.
  • Social media widgets: Social media features may collect your IP address and the page you visit on the Website, and may set cookies.
4. How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect to:

  • Understand and analyze how the Website is used.
  • Improve the content and structure of the Website.
  • Ensure the technical functionality and security of the Website.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

I process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate interests: It is in my legitimate interests to monitor and improve my Website and to ensure its proper functioning.
  • Legal obligation: I may need to process your data to comply with a legal obligation.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

I may share your information with:

  • Service providers: Third parties who provide services on my behalf, such as website analytics (e.g., Google).
  • Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

7. International Data Transfers

The information I collect may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws different from your country. When I transfer your information to other countries, I will protect that information as described in this Privacy Policy and in accordance with applicable law.

8. Data Security

I have implemented appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from accidental loss, unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

9. Data Retention

I retain the personal information I collect only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which I collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. For analytics data, this is typically no longer than 26 months from your last visit to the Website.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

If you are in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under GDPR, subject to certain conditions:

  • Right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
  • Right to rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to erasure: You have the right to request that I delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that I restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to data portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to you or a third party.
  • Right to withdraw consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time in cases where I rely on it.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at bernd.wurth@glasgow.ac.uk.

The Website may include links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. I do not control these third-party websites and am not responsible for their privacy practices. I encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

15. Complaints

If you have a complaint about my use of your information, you have the right to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues (https://ico.org.uk), or the data protection authority in your country of residence. However, I would appreciate the chance to deal with your concerns before you approach the ICO, so please contact me in the first instance.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Last updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at bernd.wurth@glasgow.ac.uk.