Privacy Policy & Cookies
Last Updated: February 2026
This website is operated by Pedro Pestana and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.
1. Data Controller
Pedro Pestana
Open-Source Business Applications · Geospatial Systems
Email: [email protected]
2. Personal Data Collection
This website does not collect personal data unless you voluntarily provide it through:
- Contact forms: Name, email address, and message content
- Newsletter signup: Email address (if you subscribe)
- Analytics cookies: Anonymized usage data (only with your consent)
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties except as required by law.
3. Cookies Policy
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies to improve your experience and analyze website performance.
3.1 Types of Cookies We Use
🔒 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
Purpose: Required for basic website functionality
Examples: Cookie consent preferences, session management
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
📊 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Purpose: Analyze website traffic and user behavior
Provider: Google Analytics (with IP anonymization)
Data Collected: Pages visited, time on site, browser type, anonymized IP address
Retention: 26 months
Legal Basis: Your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
3.2 Cookie Duration
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookie_consent |
Essential | 365 days |
_ga |
Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Analytics | 24 hours |
4. Third-Party Services
When you consent to analytics cookies, we use:
- Google Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website. Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a visitor from the European Union, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw cookie consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]
6. Manage Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below. Your choice will be saved for 365 days.
Current Status:
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact:
Pedro Pestana
Email: [email protected]