Privacy Policy

This policy explains how your personal data is handled on mikaelbalin.com.

Last updated: 31.07.2025

How data is collected 

This website includes two forms:

  1. Subscription form – collects your email address to send occasional updates or newsletters.
  2. Contact form – collects your name, email address, and message. It also includes an optional checkbox to subscribe using the same email address.

You may receive follow-up emails to help answer your enquiry.

What data is used for 

The data you provide is used only to:

  • Respond to your messages or questions.
  • Send newsletters or updates (if you subscribed).
  • Improve the website based on anonymous usage metrics.

Your data will never be sold or shared with third parties without your explicit consent.

Where data is stored 

Form submissions are securely stored in a PostgreSQL database via Neon, hosted in Frankfurt, Germany. Only the site owner has access to this database.

Analytics and performance tools 

This site uses the following Vercel tools:

These tools do not collect or store personally identifiable information.

Email subscriptions 

If you subscribe, you’ll receive a confirmation email that includes an unsubscribe link.
You can unsubscribe at any time by following that link, and your email will be removed from the subscription list.

Data deletion and retention 

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting hello@mikaelbalin.com. Unless legally required to retain it, your data will be permanently deleted within 30 days of your request.

In general, personal data is kept only for as long as needed to fulfill its purpose (e.g., respond to a message, send updates), and then safely deleted.

Who has access 

Only the website owner, Mikael Balin, has access to your personal data.

Privacy policy changes 

Changes to this policy will be published at: https://mikaelbalin.com/privacy.