1. Introduction
Welcome to our website. We are committed to protecting your personal data when you visit our website. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have.
2. Data Controller
The party responsible for data processing on this website, as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection laws, is:
Patrick Brodersen
Borgerweg 20
25866 Mildstedt
Email: business@patrick-brodersen.de
3. Data Collection on Our Website
a) General Data Collection (Server Log Files)
When you visit our website, our systems automatically collect certain data and information from your computer system. This may include:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL (the previously visited page)
- Hostname of the accessing device
- Time of the server request
- IP address
This data is stored in server log files to ensure the proper functioning and security of the website and to optimize our online services. This processing is based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR).
b) Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are technically necessary for the website to function (e.g., to remember your settings). Other cookies may be used for analyzing user behavior or for advertising purposes. Technically necessary cookies are stored based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR) in providing a functional website. For all other cookies, we obtain your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and Section 25 (1) TDDDG) via a cookie consent management platform (CMP). You can manage your cookie settings in your browser or through our CMP.
c) Google AdSense
This website uses Google AdSense, a service for displaying advertisements from Google Inc. ("Google"). Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to display personalized advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior. The information generated by these cookies about your use of this website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings. The use of Google AdSense is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR). You can revoke your consent at any time by changing your cookie settings.
d) Inquiries via Email
If you contact us via email, your inquiry, including any personal data provided (e.g., name, email address), will be stored and processed by us to handle your request. This data is not shared without your consent. The processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR) or our legitimate interest in effective communication (Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR).
4. Hosting
We host our website's content with an external provider. Personal data collected on this website (e.g., IP addresses, access data) is stored on the host's servers. This is done to ensure a secure, fast, and efficient provision of our online services. We use Hostinger as our hosting provider.
5. Data Transfer to Third Countries (Non-EU/EEA)
We use tools from providers whose registered office is in a third country not considered secure under data protection law (outside the EU/EEA, without an adequacy decision). When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to these countries and processed there. Please note that Pinterest is a selected service provider that currently transfers data to insecure third countries without adequate data protection safeguards. For other US providers like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Google Fonts, and Google Maps, data transfer to the USA is based on EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or their certification under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF). The DPF is an agreement ensuring compliance with European data protection standards for certified US companies.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
- Right to Information (Art. 15 GDPR): You can request free information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipient, and the purpose of data processing.
- Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You can request the deletion of your personal data, provided there are no legal obligations or legitimate reasons for us to retain it.
- Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You can request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain conditions (e.g., if you dispute its accuracy).
- Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or to request its transfer to another controller.
- Right to Revoke Consent (Art. 7 (3) GDPR): If processing is based on your consent, you can revoke it at any time with future effect.
- Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests, for reasons relating to your particular situation.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR): You can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes the GDPR.
To exercise these rights or if you have any other questions about data protection, please contact us using the details provided above.
7. SSL or TLS Encryption
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content. You can recognize an encrypted connection by "https://" in the browser's address bar and a lock symbol.
8. Objection to Promotional Emails
We object to the use of contact data published within the scope of the imprint obligation for sending unsolicited advertising and information material. We reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited sending of promotional information, such as spam emails.