Privacy Policy
I. Name and Address of the Controller
Press and PR Consulting
Peter Hirtschulz
Ligusterweg 9
40880 Ratingen, Germany
Website: www.hirtschulz.de
Phone: +49 (0)2102 – 444993
Fax: +49 (0)2102 – 443506
Mobile: +49 (0)1783 728728
II. Name and Address of the Data Protection Officer
The legal requirements for the mandatory appointment of a data protection officer do not apply.
For any questions regarding data protection, please contact: peter@hirtschulz.de
III. General Information on Data Processing
1. Purpose and Scope of Processing Personal Data
We collect and use personal data of our users only as necessary to provide and maintain the functionality, content, and services of our website. For the use of specific services (e.g., contact forms), personal data will only be collected and processed based on the user’s consent.
2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
The legal bases for processing personal data are as follows:
• Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR: Consent of the data subject
• Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR: Performance of a contract
• Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR: Compliance with a legal obligation
• Art. 6(1)(d) GDPR: Protection of vital interests
• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR: Legitimate interests, provided these are not overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject
3. Data Deletion and Storage Period
Personal data will be deleted or blocked once the purpose for storage ceases to apply or the legal storage period expires. Data may be retained if required by legal regulations.
IV. Website Provision and Log Files
1. Description and Scope of Data Processing
When accessing our website for informational purposes only (i.e., without registration or information submission), the following data is automatically collected and stored:
• Browser type and version, language settings
• Operating system and user interface
• IP address
• Date and time of access
• Requested content (specific page)
• Access status/http status code
• Referring website
These data are also stored in our server log files. There is no combination with other personal data.
2. Legal Basis
The temporary storage of data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
Temporary storage of the IP address is required to deliver the website to the user’s device. Log file storage ensures website functionality and security, and also helps in website optimization. No data evaluation for marketing takes place.
4. Storage Duration
Data are deleted once no longer necessary. IP addresses are anonymized or deleted after a maximum of seven days.
5. Right to Object
Objection to data processing is only possible for data collected based on user consent, not for data technically necessary for website operation.
V. Use of Cookies
1. Description and Scope
Our website uses cookies—text files stored on the user’s device. Cookies do not harm your device and do not contain viruses or malware. They enable the recognition of your browser on subsequent visits. Data stored in cookies:
• Session ID
• Cookie consent flag
Additionally, cookies from Google Analytics are used. (See Section IX.1.a)
2. Legal Basis
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
3. Purpose of Data Processing
Cookies help provide a more user-friendly experience. Certain website features require recognizing the browser across page loads.
4. Storage Duration and Objection
Users can control cookies via browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.
VI. Email Contact
1. Scope
If you contact us by email, the data transmitted will be stored.
2. Legal Basis
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, and where applicable, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR
3. Purpose
Exclusively for processing your inquiry.
4. Storage Duration
Until the matter is resolved.
5. Right to Object
You may object to storage at any time by emailing: peter@hirtschulz.de
VII. Analytics Tools
1. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics (Google Inc., USA) for website optimization. Pseudonymized usage profiles are created using cookies. Data transferred:
• Browser type/version
• Operating system
• Referrer URL
• IP address (anonymized)
• Time of request
Data are stored on Google servers in the USA. IP anonymization is enabled (IP masking). You can prevent cookies via browser settings or by using this [opt-out link].
Further information: Google Privacy Policy, Analytics Help
VIII. Other Tools and Technologies
1. Google Fonts
To display fonts, our website uses Google Fonts. The user’s IP address is transmitted to Google. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. More info: Google Fonts FAQ, Google Privacy Policy
IX. Rights of Data Subjects
You have the following rights under GDPR:
1. Right of access (Art. 15)
2. Right to rectification (Art. 16)
3. Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18)
4. Right to erasure (Art. 17)
5. Right to notification (Art. 19)
6. Right to data portability (Art. 20)
7. Right to object (Art. 21)
8. Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3))
9. Right not to be subject to automated decision-making, including profiling (Art. 22)
10. Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77)
If you wish to exercise your rights, please contact: peter@hirtschulz.de
Created on May 17, 2018