This Privacy Policy is a general-purpose template covering common obligations for a small content website using Google AdSense. It is not a substitute for advice from a qualified lawyer in your jurisdiction.
Who we are
Self Host Lab (https://selfhostlab.io) is operated by Christian. For any question about this policy or your data, contact 
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What data we collect
Like most websites, our server automatically logs basic technical data for every visit (IP address, browser type, pages viewed, date/time) for security and troubleshooting purposes. We do not require an account to read this site, so we do not collect names, postal addresses, or payment details from visitors.
Cookies and advertising
We use cookies for anonymous audience statistics and to serve advertising through Google AdSense. Advertising and measurement cookies are only set after you give consent through the cookie banner (Google Consent Mode v2) — see our Cookie Policy for the full list and how to withdraw consent at any time.
Google may process data collected via these cookies according to its own privacy policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy) and may transfer it outside the EU/EEA under its standard contractual safeguards.
Your light/dark theme preference is stored locally in your browser (localStorage) and never sent to our server or any third party.
Legal basis for processing (EU/UK visitors)
We rely on your consent for advertising and analytics cookies, and on our legitimate interest in keeping the site secure and working correctly for basic server logs.
How long we keep data
Server logs are kept for a limited period for security purposes and then deleted or anonymized. Cookie lifetimes are listed in our Cookie Policy.
Your rights
If data protection law applies to you (e.g. GDPR), you have the right to access, correct, or delete your data, restrict or object to processing, and request data portability. You can also withdraw cookie consent at any time via the banner, and lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority. To exercise these rights, contact .
Children
This site is not directed at children and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this page as the site evolves. Check back periodically for changes.