This Privacy Policy describes how Bob The Tool Man (“I”, “me”, or “my”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with www.bobthetoolman.com. I operate as a private individual blogger based in Sofia, Bulgaria, within the European Union.

1. Who I Am

Name (pen name): Bob The Tool Man
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
Email: [email protected]

2. What Data I Collect

• Information you provide voluntarily (e.g., name and email when using the contact form).
• Automatically collected data such as IP address, browser type, and device information.
• Cookies used for analytics, advertising, and affiliate tracking.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

Under Article 6 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), personal data is processed on the following legal bases:

• Your consent – when you contact me or accept cookies.
• Legitimate interest – to analyze website traffic and improve content.
• Contractual necessity – when interacting with affiliate links that require tracking.

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

This website displays ads served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to personalize ads based on your prior visits to this and other sites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page.

5. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics collects information such as IP address, browser type, and visited pages. IP anonymization is enabled, meaning your IP address is shortened within the EU before being transmitted to Google servers in the United States.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. For more information, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.

6. Affiliate Links

Some posts contain affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. This does not affect the price you pay. Tracking cookies are used by affiliate networks to confirm commissions. These cookies are set when you click an affiliate link and are managed by the third-party retailer.

7. Cookies

Cookies are small files stored in your browser to make websites work efficiently and provide analytics. On your first visit, you’ll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject optional cookies.

• Essential cookies – required for website functionality.
• Analytics cookies – to understand website traffic.
• Advertising cookies – to show relevant ads.

8. Data Transfers Outside the EU

Some service providers (such as Google LLC) may process data outside the European Union. These transfers rely on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure adequate protection of personal data.

9. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Contact form messages are deleted once the inquiry is resolved.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

• Access – request a copy of your personal data.
• Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure – request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restriction – limit processing under certain conditions.
• Portability – request data transfer to another controller.
• Objection – object to data processing or direct marketing.
• Withdraw consent – revoke consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact me at [email protected].

11. Right to File a Complaint

If you believe your data rights are violated, you can file a complaint with the Bulgarian data protection authority:

Commission for Personal Data Protection (CPDP)
2 Prof. Tsvetan Lazarov Blvd, 1592 Sofia, Bulgaria
Website: www.cpdp.bg

12. Links to Other Websites

This website may include links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

13. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 16. I do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted data, contact me for prompt removal.

14. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised version will include a new effective date. Please check this page from time to time for updates.

15. Contact

For privacy questions, contact me at:
Email: [email protected]
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria