Privacy & Cookie Policy

This policy explains how data is processed on quentinyacoub.com. As a professional site dedicated to SEO, GEO, and AI-driven search, I have built this platform with a privacy-first, static architecture.

1. Zero Tracking Cookies

This website does not use any advertising, marketing, or third-party tracking cookies. By design, I have disabled all non-essential cookies to respect your privacy and provide a seamless user experience without the need for intrusive consent banners.

2. Analytics (Privacy-First)

To understand how visitors interact with my content and improve my SEO/GEO strategies, I use two privacy-compliant tools:

• Matomo (Semi-Hosted): I use a self-managed instance of Matomo. It is strictly configured to disable all cookies (disableCookies) and anonymize IP addresses (masking at least 2 bytes).
• Cloudflare Web Analytics: I use Cloudflare's privacy-focused analytics, which does not use any cookies and does not track individuals across websites.

Data Collected

I only process aggregated, anonymous data such as page views, visit duration, approximate location (country level), and device types.

3. Infrastructure & Security

Hosting

The site is hosted by PlanetHoster World. Like all web servers, it maintains logs (IP addresses, timestamps) strictly for security and maintenance purposes.

CDN (Cloudflare)

I use Cloudflare as a Content Delivery Network to ensure fast loading speeds and protection against cyberattacks (DDoS). Cloudflare may process technical data and use essential security cookies to distinguish human traffic from bots.

4. Personal Data & External Links

No Collection of Personal Identity

This site is entirely static. There are no contact forms, user accounts, or newsletter sign-up fields; therefore, I do not collect names, emails, or phone numbers.

Third-Party Links

My blog and "About" sections contain links to external platforms like LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Adobe. Clicking these links takes you to third-party sites with their own privacy policies. I use rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" for all external links to enhance your security.

5. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and Quebec Law 25)

Depending on your location, you have specific rights regarding your data:

• GDPR (Europe): You have the right to access, rectify, or delete your data, and to object to its processing.
• CCPA/CPRA (California): You have the right to know what personal information is collected and to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of that information.
• Law 25 (Quebec): In accordance with Quebec's Private Sector Act, I prioritize the "Privacy by Default" principle. I do not collect "sensitive" personal data, and my use of anonymized, cookie-less analytics ensures that your right to confidentiality is respected from the moment you land on the site.

Exercise Your Rights

Since I do not store identifiable personal data (names, emails, or full IPs), I generally cannot link a specific request to a specific user profile. However, for any inquiries regarding your privacy, you may contact the data controller, Quentin Yacoub.