Last updated: 14. June. 2026
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Mikołaj Hnatów. You can contact me at: thegaincheck@gmail.com
The website address is: https://thegaincheck.com
2. What Personal Data I Collect and Why
Analytics — I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with this website. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data is processed by Google LLC and may be transferred to servers in the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses. Legal basis: Your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)), given via the cookie consent banner. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Contact Form — When you use the contact form on this website, I collect your name and email address solely to respond to your enquiry. This data is not shared with third parties and is deleted once your enquiry has been resolved. Legal basis: Legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).
Advertising — This website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com Legal basis: Your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)), given via the cookie consent banner.
Affiliate Links — This website is a participant in the Amazon Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.de. When you click on an Amazon affiliate link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Legal basis: Legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).
3. Cookies
This website uses cookies. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website. I use the following types of cookies:
- Necessary cookies — required for the website to function
- Analytics cookies — Google Analytics (requires consent)
- Advertising cookies — Google AdSense (requires consent)
You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via the cookie settings banner on this website.
4. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access your data
- The right to rectify inaccurate data
- The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact me at: thegaincheck@gmail.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In Germany, this is the Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (LfDI) of your respective federal state.
5. Data Retention
Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months. I do not store any personal data on my own servers beyond what WordPress collects automatically for comment moderation (if applicable).
6. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
7. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update.
8. Contact
For any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact me at: thegaincheck@gmail.com