Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 2026
Note: This page is an English translation provided for convenience. The official German version (Datenschutzerklärung) remains the legally binding document under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / DSGVO).
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing data on this website is:
Mohamad Mountaser Halak
Email: Mountaser@MountaserHalak.com
This is a private, non-commercial portfolio website created to present professional qualifications and background for employment opportunities. No commercial goods or services are offered, and no advertisements are displayed.
2. Server Log Files
When accessing this website, the web server automatically collects and stores technical information in server log files. This data includes:
- IP address of the requesting device
- Date and time of access
- Name and URL of the requested file
- Data volume transferred and HTTP status response code
- Browser type, browser version, and operating system used
The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). The legitimate interest lies in ensuring technical security, error-free operation, and server integrity. Log data is not combined with other data sources or evaluated for marketing purposes. Server log files are automatically purged after a short retention period.
3. No Cookies & No Analytics Tracking
This website does not set cookies, does not use web analytics or tracking scripts (such as Google Analytics or Matomo), and does not embed advertising networks. No user profiling is conducted.
4. Typography & External Content
The font used ("Inter", SIL Open Font License 1.1) is hosted and served locally from our own web server. There is no connection to Google Fonts or any external font delivery networks (CDNs). No external CDNs, embedded video players, or third-party assets are loaded.
This website contains links to external profiles (GitHub, LinkedIn, XING, XDA Forums). Clicking these links redirects to the respective third-party platforms, where their privacy policies apply. We have no control over their content or data processing.
5. HTTPS Encryption
This website is delivered exclusively over a secure, encrypted HTTPS connection (TLS), indicated by the lock icon in your browser's address bar.
6. Email Communications
If you contact us via email, the information you provide will be processed solely for handling your inquiry (Art. 6(1)(f) or Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and will not be shared without your consent. Your message data will be deleted once it is no longer required.
7. Your Rights under GDPR
Under the EU GDPR, you have the right at any time to:
- Request information about your personal data stored by us (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Request correction of inaccurate personal data (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Request erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) or restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Request data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Object to data processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
To exercise any of these rights, simply send an email to the contact address listed above. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority (in Baden-Württemberg, Germany: Der Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit Baden-Württemberg).