Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10 August 2026

1. Who we are

tomgidel ("we", "us", "our") operates the informational website tomgidel.com, published from Levice, Slovakia. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information collected through the site. We do not sell any product or service through this website; the site exists to publish general information about economics and markets.

2. Data we collect

We collect information in two main ways:

• Information you provide directly. When you use our contact form or email us, we receive your name, email address, the subject you select, and the content of your message.
• Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our hosting and analytics tools may record technical data such as your approximate location (derived from IP address), browser type, device type, pages visited and referring pages. This is described further in our Cookies Policy.

3. How we use your data

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to messages sent through the contact form or by email;
• Understand, in aggregate, which pages and explainers are useful to readers;
• Maintain the security and reliability of the website;
• Meet legal or regulatory obligations where applicable.

We do not use contact form data for advertising, and we do not sell personal information to third parties.

4. Legal basis for processing

Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, we rely on the following legal bases: your consent (for optional analytics cookies), our legitimate interest in operating and improving an informational website, and, where relevant, compliance with a legal obligation.

5. Cookies

We use a limited number of cookies, split between essential cookies required for the site to function and optional analytics cookies that help us understand aggregate usage. Full detail is available in our Cookies Policy, including how to change your preference at any time.

6. Sharing of information

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share limited data with service providers who help us run the website, such as hosting providers or analytics tools, under agreements that require them to protect your data and use it only for the agreed purpose. We may also disclose information where required by law.

7. Data retention

Messages sent through the contact form are retained only as long as needed to respond to your enquiry and for a reasonable period afterward for record-keeping, after which they are deleted. Aggregate, non-identifying analytics data may be retained longer to track trends over time.

8. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export the personal data we hold about you, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@tomgidel.com. If you are in the European Economic Area, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we hold, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's privacy

This website is intended for a general audience interested in economics and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at info@tomgidel.com or by post at tomgidel, Levice, Slovakia.