Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Pursuant to Art. 13, 14 GDPR (DSGVO) and § 25 TTDSG
1. Data Controller
The data controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
[FIRST NAME LAST NAME]
[STREET AND NUMBER]
[POSTCODE CITY]
Germany
Email: [EMAIL@EXAMPLE.COM]
2. General Information on Data Processing
We process personal data of our users only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services. Personal data is generally only processed with the user's consent. An exception applies in cases where obtaining prior consent is not practically possible and where processing is permitted by law.
3. Server Log Files
The hosting provider of this website automatically collects and stores information in server log files that your browser transmits automatically. This includes:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing device
- Date and time of the server request
- IP address (anonymised or full, depending on the provider)
This data is not merged with other data sources. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the secure and uninterrupted operation of the website).
4. Cookies
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
This website uses technically necessary cookies required for operation (e.g. storing your cookie preferences). These cookies are set without separate consent, based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR in conjunction with § 25(2) TTDSG.
4.2 Advertising & Tracking Cookies (consent required)
With your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, § 25(1) TTDSG) we use third-party cookies to display personalised advertising. You may withdraw this consent at any time (see Section 9).
5. Advertising — Google AdSense
This website uses Google AdSense, a service for displaying advertisements provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Google").
Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to analyse the effectiveness of advertisements and to serve personalised ads. Data may be transferred to Google servers in the United States. Google is certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework (European Commission adequacy decision of 10 July 2023).
The legal basis is your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with § 25(1) TTDSG. No advertising cookies are set without your consent.
Further information: Google Privacy Policy, How Google uses advertising data.
6. Vercel Analytics
This website may use Vercel Analytics (Vercel Inc., 440 N Barranca Ave #4133, Covina, CA 91723, USA) to collect anonymised usage data (page views, session duration). This data is not merged with other sources and contains no personal identifiers. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in analysing website usage to improve the service).
7. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties
We do not transfer your personal data to third parties for purposes other than those listed below. We share your data only if:
- you have given your express consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR,
- disclosure is necessary under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding legitimate interest in non-disclosure,
- there is a legal obligation to disclose under Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR, or
- disclosure is necessary under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR for the performance of a contract with you.
8. Your Rights Under the GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten", Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Right to withdraw consent — at any time with effect for the future (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
To exercise your rights, please contact us by email: [EMAIL@EXAMPLE.COM]
9. Withdrawing Your Cookie Consent
You may withdraw your consent to advertising cookies at any time. Click the button below — your stored preference will be deleted and the cookie banner will reappear on your next visit.
10. Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data (Art. 77 GDPR). The competent authority is determined by your habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. A list of German supervisory authorities is available at: bfdi.bund.de.
11. Retention Periods
Unless a more specific retention period is stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. If you submit a legitimate request for deletion or withdraw your consent, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible grounds for retaining it.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This privacy policy is current as of April 2026. As our website evolves or legal requirements change, it may be necessary to update this policy. The current version is always available on this page.