Privacy Policy

Data Protection Declaration according to GDPR

1. Data Controller and Contact

Responsible for data processing on this website:

Karsten Samaschke
Mendelssohnstr. 8
15345 Altlandsberg
Germany

Contact for privacy inquiries:
Email: privacy@samaschke.com

Data Protection Officer:
Not required (freelance consultant, no large-scale processing)

2. Overview of Data Processing

Processing Activity Data Collected Purpose Legal Basis Retention Period
Website Hosting IP address, browser, timestamp Security, error diagnosis Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) 7 days
Contact Form Name, email, message Respond to inquiries Contract/pre-contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) 6 months after resolution

3. General Information

3.1 Scope of Personal Data Processing

We collect and use personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and deliver our content and services.

3.2 Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

3.3 Data Deletion and Storage Duration

Personal data is deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to apply.

4. Website Hosting and Server Logs

When you visit our website, our system automatically collects data transmitted by your browser:

  • IP address
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL

Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) in ensuring website security.

Storage Duration: Server logs are automatically deleted after 7 days.

5. Contact Form

When you use our contact form, we collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content
  • Timestamp of submission

Purpose: Respond to your inquiries

Legal Basis: Contract/pre-contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

Storage Duration: 6 months after resolution of inquiry

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website uses minimal cookies to ensure functionality:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website operation (session management, security)
  • No Tracking: We do not use tracking cookies or analytics

For detailed cookie information, please see our Cookie Policy.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request information about your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
  • Right to Restriction: Limit processing of your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise these rights, contact: privacy@samaschke.com

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular backups with encryption

Note that data transmission over the Internet can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection is not possible.

Last updated: January 2025

This website respects your privacy