Who we are
This Privacy Policy applies to the personal website https://mgogel.com, operated by Michael Gogel. For privacy questions, contact info@mgogel.com.
Information we collect
Depending on how you use the site, we may receive information you voluntarily submit, including your name, email address, and message; technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referrer, and approximate location derived from IP address; and information associated with comments or other interactive features if enabled.
How information is used
We use information to operate, secure, maintain and improve the site, respond to inquiries, measure audience engagement, prevent abuse, and, where enabled, support advertising and related reporting.
Cookies, analytics and advertising
The site may use cookies or similar technologies for essential functionality, preferences, analytics and advertising. It may use Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Ads, Google AdSense and Google Site Kit. Google and its partners may use cookies or identifiers to measure visits, provide ads, assess advertising performance, and, when permitted, personalize advertising based on visits to this and other websites. You can learn how Google uses data from sites that use its services at Google’s partner-sites disclosure and manage Google ad preferences at My Ad Center. Where required, consent choices will be provided before nonessential cookies or personalized advertising are used.
Embedded content and external links
Articles may include external links and embedded content. Third-party websites may collect information under their own policies. We are not responsible for their independent practices.
Sharing and service providers
Information may be processed by website hosting, security, analytics, advertising, anti-spam and other technology providers where those services are enabled. Information may also be disclosed when legally required or necessary to protect the site and its users. We do not represent that personal information is sold directly by the site operator.
Retention and security
We retain information for as long as reasonably needed for its purpose, operational records, security, or legal obligations. We use reasonable safeguards, but no internet transmission or storage system is guaranteed secure.
Your choices and rights
You may configure browser cookie controls and use applicable Google privacy and advertising controls. Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion or other controls over personal information. Contact info@mgogel.com with a privacy request. We may need to verify your request and may retain information where permitted by law.
Children
This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly solicit their personal information. Contact us if you believe a child has submitted personal information.
International visitors
Site providers may process data in jurisdictions other than the country in which you reside. Applicable privacy laws may provide additional protections.
Changes
This policy may be updated as the site and its services evolve. Changes will be posted on this page.
Effective date: October 23, 2026