// Privacy & Terms

Data Controller

The Data Controller for this website is Adriano Paonessa (Italy). For any privacy inquiries, data requests, or questions, you can contact me directly at:adrianopaonessa20@gmail.com.

Zero Tracking & No Cookies

This website is designed with a privacy-first, zero-tracking architecture. It does not set any profiling, advertising, or analytical cookies. There are no tracking pixels, telemetry services, or third-party analytics scripts running on this site.

All typography (JetBrains Mono and Space Grotesk) is self-hosted locally on our own servers, preventing any automated IP leakage to third-party font networks (such as Google Fonts).

The browser's local storage (localStorage) is used solely to remember your chosen accent color theme (user-accent-color). This data never leaves your device. Consequently, under EU and Italian privacy regulations (GDPR and ePrivacy Directive), no cookie consent banner is needed.

Video Embeds (YouTube Privacy-Enhanced Mode)

On the A Bard Game Beta page, a gameplay trailer is embedded using YouTube's official Privacy-Enhanced Mode (youtube-nocookie.com). This domain prevents YouTube from setting tracking cookies until you actively click to play the video. Playing the video establishes a connection to YouTube/Google servers, governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

Server Logs & Security

The site itself does not store visitor profiles. At the infrastructure level, the Linux web server automatically records standard technical connection logs (IP address, timestamp, requested resource, HTTP status code, and browser user agent).

This processing is strictly based on legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f GDPR) to maintain network security, defend against DDoS attacks, and diagnose technical errors. Connection logs are kept for a maximum of 30 days, after which they are permanently deleted.

Direct Contact

If you contact me via email or through social links (GitHub, GitLab, LinkedIn, Instagram, Bluesky), any information you share is used exclusively to answer your message. It will never be sold, shared with third parties, or added to marketing lists.

Your Rights (GDPR)

Under Articles 15 to 22 of EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification of, or erasure of any personal data you have voluntarily provided. To exercise your rights, email:adrianopaonessa20@gmail.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority if you believe your data has been handled unlawfully. In Italy, the authority is the Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali (Piazza Venezia 11, 00187 Roma - www.garanteprivacy.it).

Original Content & Code

All projects, writeups, code snippets, visual designs, and game assets featured on this site are authored by and remain the intellectual property of Adriano Paonessa, unless explicitly released under an open-source license (such as the MIT License on GitHub, GitLab).

Third-Party Trademarks

Project showcases reference third-party trademarks and brand names (e.g. Epic Games, Fortnite, Godot Engine, Gillette, Mr. Day, Vigorsol, WhatsApp, Tauri, Unreal Engine).

All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Their mention is strictly nominative and editorial to document portfolio work, tournament participation, and technical experiments. No endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation is implied.

Software & Builds "As-Is"

Downloadable software, prototypes, and technical beta builds (such as A Bard Game Beta) are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind. You download and run them at your own discretion and risk.

Governing Law

These terms and any disputes relating to this website are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Italy.