This website is operated by Thomas Alexander Kolbe, based in Japan. The protection of personal data is taken seriously. Personal data is processed only to the extent necessary for the technical operation and security of this website.
This policy explains what information may be processed when visiting this website and under which legal frameworks such processing takes place.
Data controller
Thomas Alexander Kolbe
Japan
Contact: tom@tomkolbe.com
Legal framework
Depending on the location of visitors, different data protection regulations may apply.
Processing relating to visitors located in the European Union follows the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR).
Processing relating to visitors located in Japan follows the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI).
The operator applies a consistent data protection standard for all visitors.
Hosting and server operation
This website is hosted on privately operated server infrastructure located in Germany.
When a page is accessed, the server automatically processes technical information required to deliver the website and maintain system security.
This information may include:
- IP address
- date and time of access
- requested page or file
- browser type and version
- operating system
- referring URL
These data are stored in server log files.
The processing serves the secure operation of the website, system stability, and protection against misuse.
For visitors from the European Union the legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in maintaining secure and stable operation of the website).
Cookies
This website does not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics cookies.
Technically necessary cookies may be used where required by the web server or content management system to ensure proper functionality of the website.
External links and embedded content
Articles on this website may contain links to external websites.
When visiting such external sites, the respective providers may process personal data according to their own privacy policies. The operator of this website has no control over such external processing.
Data retention
Server log files are stored only for the time required for technical monitoring and system security.
Log data are automatically deleted or anonymized after an appropriate retention period.
Rights of visitors in the European Union
Visitors located in the European Union may have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- access to personal data
- rectification of inaccurate data
- erasure of personal data
- restriction of processing
- objection to processing
- complaint with a supervisory authority
Requests may be sent to the contact address listed above.
Changes to this policy
This privacy policy may be updated if technical or legal conditions change.
The current version is always available on this website.