Privacy Policy
Data Protection Declaration according to GDPR
1. Data Controller and Contact
Responsible for data processing on this website:
Karsten SamaschkeMendelssohnstr. 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
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
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