Privacy Policy

1. Overview of Data Protection

General Information

The following information provides a concise overview of how your personal data is processed when you visit this website. Personal data means any information that can be used to identify you personally. For more detailed information, please refer to the full Privacy Policy set out below.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data processing?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the relevant contact details in the section “Controller Information” below.

How do we collect your data?
We collect your data in two ways:

  • Data you provide directly to us (e.g., via contact forms)

  • Data collected automatically (or with your consent) when you visit the website through our IT systems (e.g., browser type, operating system, access time)

What do we use your data for?
Some data is required to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior.

What rights do you have?
You have the right to:

  • access your personal data

  • request rectification or erasure

  • withdraw consent at any time

  • request restriction of processing

  • lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

You may contact us at any time regarding these rights.

2. Hosting

Squarespace
This website is hosted by Squarespace Ireland Limited, Squarespace House, Ship Street Great, Dublin 8, Ireland. Squarespace provides a platform for website creation and hosting. When you visit our website, Squarespace collects log data including your IP address, browser type, language settings, and access timestamps. Cookies may also be stored. This processing is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring a reliable and secure website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Where consent is required (e.g., for cookies), processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and applicable national laws. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

Data Processing Agreement
We have entered into a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Squarespace to ensure that personal data is processed strictly in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures

Data Protection
We take the protection of your personal data seriously and process your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and this Privacy Policy. Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g., email communication) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. Complete protection against third-party access cannot be guaranteed.

Controller Information
The controller responsible for data processing is:

Philip Petry
Grootmoor 150
22175 Hamburg
E-mail: phil_petry@gmx.de
Tel.: +49 179 211 0761

The controller is the natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

Data Retention
Unless otherwise specified, we retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Data will be deleted upon request unless legal retention obligations apply.

Legal Bases for Processing
We process personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

  • Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

  • Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

Where special categories of data are processed, Art. 9 GDPR applies. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

International Data Transfers
We may use services based in countries outside the EU/EEA (e.g., the United States). In such cases, personal data may be transferred to jurisdictions that do not provide an equivalent level of data protection. We take appropriate safeguards where required; however, we note that authorities in such countries may have access rights that are not comparable to those in the EU.

Withdrawal of Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time with future effect. This does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests, on grounds relating to your particular situation. If you object, we will cease processing your data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds or the processing is required for legal claims. Where personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the absolute right to object at any time. In such cases, your data will no longer be used for marketing purposes.

Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in your country of residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format or to request transmission to another controller, where technically feasible.

Security (SSL/TLS Encryption)
This website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect the transmission of confidential information. You can recognize an encrypted connection by “https://” and the lock icon in your browser.

Your Rights (Access, Rectification, Erasure)
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Right to Restrict Processing
You may request restriction of processing under certain conditions, including where:

  • you contest data accuracy

  • processing is unlawful

  • data is required for legal claims

  • you have objected to processing

Objection to Marketing Emails
We object to the use of our contact details for unsolicited marketing. Legal action may be taken in the event of spam or similar violations.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Cookies
This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that do not cause damage. Cookies may be:

  • session-based (deleted after your visit)

  • persistent (stored until deleted)

  • third-party cookies (set by external providers)

Cookies serve various purposes, including website functionality, analytics, and service provision. Necessary cookies are processed on the basis of legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Where consent is required, processing is based on consent. You can configure your browser to manage or disable cookies. Please note that doing so may affect website functionality.

Contact by Email or Phone
If you contact us, we will process your data (e.g., name, inquiry) to handle your request. Processing is based on:

  • contract or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR), or

  • legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), or

  • your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

Data will be retained only as long as necessary, subject to legal obligations.

5. Plugins and Tools

Google reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA, provided by Google Ireland Limited. reCAPTCHA helps us determine whether interactions on our website are made by humans or automated systems. It analyzes user behavior (e.g., IP address, time spent, mouse movements). The analysis is carried out automatically in the background. Processing is based on legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or consent where required. Further information: https://policies.google.com/privacy, https://policies.google.com/term