Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung)

(English Version)

This privacy policy applies to both the German and English versions of this website.
The same data protection standards apply regardless of language.

1. General Information

The protection of your personal data is very important to us.
We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws.

Personal data is any data that can be used to personally identify you.

2. Responsible Party

Responsible according to Art. 4 (7) GDPR:

The person responsible within the meaning of data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:

Robin Hotz
Hohlgasse 21
79199 Kirchzarten
Germany

Mail: info(at)robin-hotz.de
Tel .: +GER 17656752768

 

3. Hosting

This website is hosted by:

STRATO AG
Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7
10249 Berlin, Germany

STRATO processes personal data such as IP addresses, log files, and website access data to ensure stable and secure website operation.

Legal basis:
Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest in reliable website operation
Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR – contractual processing

A data processing agreement (AVV) has been concluded with STRATO.

4. Data Collection on This Website

Server Log Files

STRATO automatically collects and stores the following data:

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referrer URL

  • Hostname of the accessing device

  • Time of request

  • IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources.

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR

Contact via Email or Forms

If you contact us via email or contact form, your data will be stored to process your request.

Legal basis:
Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR – contract initiation
Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest in communication

5. Cookies & Consent Management

This website uses cookies and similar technologies.

A cookie consent banner is used to:

  • Obtain user consent where required

  • Allow granular selection of cookie categories

  • Document consent in compliance with GDPR

You can change or revoke your consent at any time via the cookie settings.

Legal basis:
Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR – consent
Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR – essential cookies

6. Analytics & Tracking

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited.

Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze website usage.
IP anonymization is enabled.

Data may be transferred to Google servers in the USA based on EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR – consent

Plausible Analytics

This website uses Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics tool.

Plausible does not use cookies and does not store personal data such as IP addresses.
The collected data is aggregated and anonymized.

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest in anonymous website analytics

7. Newsletter Services

This website offers newsletter subscriptions using one of the following providers:

  • Mailchimp (Intuit Inc., USA)

  • Brevo (Sendinblue GmbH, Germany)

  • ConvertKit (ConvertKit LLC, USA)

Data such as email address and subscription metadata is stored for newsletter delivery.

A double opt-in procedure is used.

Data transfers to the USA are secured via Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR – consent

You can unsubscribe at any time via the link included in each newsletter.

8. Appointment Scheduling (Calendly & cal.com)

This website uses external scheduling tools to book appointments:

  • Calendly (Calendly LLC, USA)

  • cal.com (Cal.com, Inc., USA)

When you book an appointment, personal data such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Appointment details

is processed to manage and conduct the booking.

Both providers may transfer data to servers in the USA.
Such transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Legal basis:
Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR – contract initiation
Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR – consent

9. Embedded Media

YouTube / Vimeo

This website embeds videos from:

  • YouTube (Google Ireland Limited)

  • Vimeo (Vimeo Inc., USA)

When visiting a page with an embedded video, a connection to the provider’s servers is established.

Videos are embedded using enhanced privacy settings and are loaded only after consent, where required.

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR – consent

10. Social Media Embeds

This website may embed content from:

  • Instagram

  • LinkedIn

When these embeds are activated, personal data may be transferred to the respective platform providers.

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR – consent

11. Data Storage Duration

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations.

12. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Objection (Art. 21 GDPR)

Requests can be submitted informally via email.

13. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority in Germany.

14. SSL / TLS Encryption

This website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect confidential content during transmission.

15. Updates

This privacy policy may be updated to reflect legal or technical changes.
The current version published on this website applies.