Thank you for visiting hohoy.no. Your privacy matters, and this Privacy Policy outlines what kind of information may be collected when you visit the site, how it is used, and how it is protected.

hohoy.no is a non-commercial, personal blog. I do not collect any personal data from users, and I do not sell or share data for marketing purposes – nor would I, even if such data were collected.

Data collection: What and when

As of today, hohoy.no does not offer user accounts, comment fields, newsletters, or contact forms. Therefore, the site does not actively collect personal data from visitors.

However, some technical data may be collected automatically through third-party plugins used for functionality, security, analytics, and performance. This may include:

• IP address (often anonymized)
• Pages and posts visited
• Time spent on each page
• Interactions such as clicks or scrolls
• Browser and device information

No data is used to personally identify visitors, and no profiling is performed.

Legal basis for data processing

The limited data collected is processed under the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interest – to maintain security, performance, and user insight
• Consent – where applicable (e.g., cookies with opt-in banners)

How data is used

Data is used only to:

• Improve the site’s content, structure, and performance
• Secure the site against spam, abuse, and attacks
• Understand user behavior in an aggregated and anonymized way

No personal data is used for marketing purposes or shared for commercial gain.

Third-party services and plugins

I genuinely wanted to list all the specific plugins used on this site — not because I have anything to hide, but because I believe in transparency.

Unfortunately, the reality of today’s internet made that difficult. When I previously included a detailed plugin list, I noticed a sharp increase in automated attacks and unnecessary exposure. Ironically, being open made the site more vulnerable.

That’s why I’ve chosen to describe third-party tools in more general terms. Still, you can rest assured that every tool used is carefully selected with privacy, functionality, and security in mind — and none of them are used for marketing or commercial data collection.

To support security, performance, user experience, and basic analytics, hohoy.no relies on a few trusted third-party services. These tools do not collect any personally identifiable information.

In the past, services like Google Analytics and GTranslate were used, but they have been removed due to concerns about data transfers outside the EU. The long-term goal is to rely exclusively on tools that comply fully with European data protection standards (GDPR), preferably those that run locally or use EU-based servers.

Cookies and tracking

This website uses only essential cookies required for functionality, accessibility, and anonymized analytics. No cookies are used for advertising, behavioral tracking, or profiling.

Analytics are handled by Matomo — a privacy-first tool hosted within the EU. Although configured to disable tracking cookies, some temporary cookies (such as _pk_id.* and _pk_ses.*) may still be set for session handling, depending on how the analytics script is delivered and cached by your browser. These cookies are never used to track users across websites or to build behavioral profiles.

These cookies are strictly used to:

• Count visits and pageviews
• Understand user flow in an aggregated, anonymous way
• Improve the structure, content, and experience of this site

No data is used to identify you personally, and no cross-site tracking occurs. You can opt out of anonymized analytics at any time using the toggle below.

Matomo Analytics

hohoy.no uses Matomo Analytics to collect anonymized statistics for site improvement. Matomo Analytics is configured to operate without cookies and with anonymized IP addresses. This setup ensures full respect for your privacy while still allowing the site owner to understand how the site is used — without identifying any individual visitors.

Opt-out complete; your visits to this website will not be recorded by the Web Analytics tool. Note that if you clear your cookies, delete the opt-out cookie, or if you change computers or Web browsers, you will need to perform the opt-out procedure again.

You may choose to prevent this website from aggregating and analyzing the actions you take here. Doing so will protect your privacy, but will also prevent the owner from learning from your actions and creating a better experience for you and other users.

You are not opted out. Uncheck this box to opt-out. You are currently opted out. Check this box to opt-in.

The tracking opt-out feature requires cookies to be enabled.

Data storage and security

• No personal data is stored unless you contact me directly via email.
• Any technical data collected via plugins is stored securely and accessed only when necessary.
• The website and plugins are updated regularly to maintain strong security standards.

Disclosure

hohoy.no does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Some technical data (such as IP addresses) may be processed by third-party services solely for delivering essential functions like analytics and security, as outlined above.

Your rights under GDPR

As a visitor to this site, you have the right to:

• Access any personal data collected about you
• Request correction or deletion of such data
• Withdraw any consent you’ve given

Although hohoy.no does not collect or store any personal data directly, and I do not have access to any identifiable information about individual users, I am legally required to inform you of these rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Some technical data (such as anonymized IP addresses) may still be processed by third-party services used for security, performance, or analytics. If you wish to exercise your rights related to those services, you may need to contact the providers directly.

That said – I’m actively working to phase out any plugin that doesn’t fully respect your privacy or EU data protection standards. I believe privacy matters, and even though this is just a small, personal blog, I want you to know that I’m doing my part – so you don’t have to worry about yours.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Consent

By using this website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and the described data processing practices.

Contact Me

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact me here.

My goal is not just to follow the law, but to offer a space where your visit feels safe, respected, and free of digital noise. Because this site is an extension of who I am – open, transparent, and loyal. People deserve clarity, respect, and the freedom to browse without being treated like data.

This website does not use third-party trackers or analytics cookies. Your visit is private, anonymous, and respected. (Analytics is handled by a privacy-first, cookie-free tool hosted in the EU.)

This Privacy Policy was last updated on April 18, 2025.