Privacy & Cookies Policy

This Privacy Policy is implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (referred to as 'GDPR'). This document describes the rules for processing personal data collected while using our website.

The data administrator is Gabriel Geller. For matters related to personal data processing, you can contact the Administrator via email: gellergsbriel1974@gmail.com or phone: +49 176 88030135. The Administrator takes special care to protect the interests of data subjects.

The website is purely informational and does not collect personal data through forms or newsletters. The only data that is processed is data automatically collected by Google Analytics for website traffic analysis. This data is automatically anonymized by truncating the IP address before it is saved.

Data is processed for the purpose of:

• Analyzing website traffic and user behavior for statistical purposes (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) - legitimate interest of the administrator in conducting user activity analysis to improve website functionality
• Ensuring proper website operation and functionality (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) - legitimate interest of the administrator in maintaining and operating the website

The website uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Technical cookies - necessary for proper website operation - stored for the session period
• Analytical cookies (Google Analytics) - used to analyze website traffic and user behavior for statistical purposes - stored for 26 months
• Preference cookies - remembering user-selected settings - stored for 12 months

The website uses Google Analytics, a traffic analysis tool provided by Google LLC. A data processing agreement has been concluded with Google. Google Analytics may collect data such as:

• IP address (in anonymized form - last digits are automatically removed)
• Browser and device information
• Website behavior (visited subpages, time spent on site)
• Approximate location (city level)

Data recipients may include:

• Google LLC - based on a data processing agreement, as the provider of Google Analytics
• Hosting service providers - based on a data processing agreement
• Entities authorized by law (e.g., state authorities)

Data is processed on servers located in the European Union and is not transferred outside the European Economic Area. In the case of Google Analytics, Google LLC has committed to adhering to standard contractual clauses for data protection.

Google Analytics data is stored for 26 months from the user's last activity. After this period, the data is automatically deleted. Cookies are stored for the periods indicated in the 'Cookies' section.

In connection with data processing by Google Analytics, users have the right to:

• Access their data and receive a copy - this can be done by contacting the administrator
• Object to processing - through cookie settings or installing a browser add-on blocking Google Analytics
• Request data deletion - this can be done by contacting the administrator
• Restrict data processing - this can be done by contacting the administrator
• File a complaint with the Data Protection Authority (ul. Stawki 2, 00-193 Warsaw, Poland)

Users can change their cookie settings at any time through their internet browser settings or by installing appropriate add-ons. Detailed information about cookie management options is available in your browser settings. Using the website implies acceptance of cookie usage in accordance with this privacy policy.

Using the website and the associated data processing by Google Analytics is voluntary. Users can block Google Analytics by: 1) appropriate browser settings, 2) installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout, 3) using browser's incognito mode.