Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 12 February 2026
Introduction
I believe in transparency, in code and in privacy. Here is how I handle your data.
Welcome to maiobarbero.dev (the "Website"). This website is a personal blog and portfolio owned and operated by Matteo Barbero ("I", "me", or "my"). I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting it through my compliance with this policy.
This Privacy Policy describes how I collect, use, and handle your personal information when you visit my website. By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information I Collect
I collect information to provide better services to all my users. The types of information I collect include:
- Analytics Data: I use Google Analytics to collect
information about your visit. This includes:
- Usage Details: Pages you visit, time spent, and clicks.
- Device Information: Anonymized IP address, browser type, and OS.
- Certificate Data: If you request a course completion certificate, I collect your Name and Email address.
How I Use Your Information
I use the collected information to:
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve experience.
- Generate and issue course completion certificates.
- Verify the authenticity of issued certificates.
- Ensure the security of the website.
Cookies
This website uses cookies to facilitate the collection of data by Google Analytics. Cookies are small files stored on your device that hold a modest amount of data specific to a particular client and website.
You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. If you reject cookies, you may still use my website, but your ability to use some features may be limited.
Managing Your Consent
Your privacy is important to me. You have the right to choose which cookies you accept. When you first visit the website, you are asked for your consent to use cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the button below.
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
I use Google Analytics to monitor and analyze web traffic. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page.
Newsletter
I maintain a newsletter to share updates, articles, and course content. The newsletter is managed by a third-party platform. If you choose to subscribe, you will be directed to their platform, and your data will be handled according to their privacy policy. I do not store your newsletter subscription data directly on this website.
Database (Supabase)
I use Supabase to store data related to course completion certificates (Name and Email). This data is stored securely and used solely for the purpose of issuing and verifying certificates.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. I aim to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your Personal Data.
You have the right to:
- Access, update or delete the information we have on you.
- Rectification.
- Object to processing.
- Restrict processing.
- Data portability.
- Withdraw consent.
If you wish to be informed what Personal Data I hold about you and if you want it to be removed from my systems, please contact me.
Contact Me
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at: [email protected].