Privacy Policy &
Terms of Service
Last updated: April 6, 2026
1. Introduction
Martin Hong ("I", "me", or "my") operates the website martinhong.de (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit or submit a contact form on the Site.
By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
2. Information I Collect
Information You Provide
I collect information you voluntarily provide through the contact form, including:
- Your full name
- Your email address
- Your message or project description
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address and general location data
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring website
3. How I Use Your Information
I use the information I collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and project requests
- To communicate with you about potential collaboration
- To improve the Site and user experience
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Third-Party Services
The Site is hosted on Netlify. Contact form submissions are processed through Netlify Forms. Netlify may collect usage data in accordance with their own Privacy Policy.
The Site uses Google Fonts for typography. When fonts are loaded, Google may collect certain data per its Privacy Policy.
5. Cookies
The Site uses localStorage (a browser storage mechanism, not a traditional cookie) solely to remember your language preference (English or German). No tracking cookies or third-party cookies are used.
You can clear localStorage at any time via your browser settings.
6. Your Rights under CCPA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: You may request information about the personal data I have collected about you.
- Right to Delete: You may request that I delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: I do not sell personal information, so there is nothing to opt out of.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: I will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
To exercise these rights, contact me at martin.hong@gmx.net. I will respond within 45 days.
7. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for legitimate business purposes. I do not store personal data beyond what is required.
8. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal data, please contact me and I will promptly delete it.
9. Security
I implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact me at:
Martin Hong
Email: martin.hong@gmx.net
Location: Germany
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using martinhong.de (the "Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
2. Use of the Site
The Site is provided for informational purposes to showcase the professional portfolio of Martin Hong. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You may not:
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site
- Transmit any harmful, offensive, or disruptive content via the contact form
- Use automated tools to scrape or extract content from the Site
3. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site — including but not limited to design, text, graphics, code, and images — is the property of Martin Hong or the respective project clients, and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any Site content without prior written permission. Portfolio project designs remain the intellectual property of their respective clients as agreed upon in individual project agreements.
4. Client Work & Portfolio
Projects displayed in the portfolio are shown with client permission. Project descriptions are provided for illustrative purposes only. Actual deliverables and scope may vary by engagement. Client names and logos are used for portfolio identification only.
5. Contact Form & Communications
Submitting the contact form constitutes a request for information or a project inquiry. It does not constitute a binding contract, guarantee of services, or commitment to work together. All project engagements require a separate, mutually agreed-upon contract.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MARTIN HONG DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MARTIN HONG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SITE.
8. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to external websites, including client project sites. These links are provided for convenience only. I have no control over the content or privacy practices of third-party sites and accept no responsibility for them.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. For users in the United States, compliance with applicable federal and state laws is also expected.
10. Changes to Terms
I reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
11. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms, contact me at:
Martin Hong
Email: martin.hong@gmx.net
Location: Germany