Data Protection
General remarks
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Information about your browser, network and device
Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website
Web pages you view while on this website
Your IP address
This information may also include details about your use of this website, including:
Clicks
Internal links
Pages visited
Scrolling
Searches
Timestamps
Squarespace needs the data to run this website and to protect and improve its platform and services. Squarespace analyzes the data in a de-personalized form.
1. Introduction
Thank you for your interest in my website. Data protection is a matter of high priority. It is generally possible to use the service or the website without providing any personal data. However, if someone wishes to make use of special services of my website, it may be necessary to process personal data, e.g. to schedule an appointment for a (video) call. If the processing of personal data is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject.
2. Definition of terms
This data protection declaration is based on the terms used by the German legislator for the adoption of the Data Protection Regulation (Datenschutzgrundverordnung, DSGVO). This privacy policy should be easy to read and understand for the public as well as for customers and business partners. To ensure this, I would like to explain the terminology used in advance.
The following terms, among others, are used in this privacy policy:
a) Personal data
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (hereinafter referred to as “data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.
b) Data subject
A data subject is any identified or identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed by the controller.
c) Processing
Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on personal data or on sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.
d) Restriction of processing
Restriction of processing is the marking of stored personal data with the aim of restricting its future processing.
e) Pseudonymization
Pseudonymization is the processing of personal data in such a manner that the personal data can no longer be attributed to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is to a specific data subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.
f) Controller or controller for the processing
The controller or controller responsible for the processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. Where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by the law of the European Union or the national law of its Member States, the controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by the law of the European Union or the national law of its Member States.
g) Processor
Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
h) Recipient
Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body, to which the personal data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive personal data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with the law of the European Union or the national law of its Member States shall not be regarded as recipients.
i) Third party
Third party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the data subject, controller, processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the controller or processor, are authorised to process personal data.
j) Consent
Consent is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject's wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her.
3. Name and address of the responsible website host
Responsible according to the German data protection law (DSGVO), national data protection laws of Member States of the European Union and other data protection related content is:
Verena Ganter: contact@verena-ganter.com
4. Cookies
This website makes use of cookies. Cookies are text files that are placed and stored on a computer system via an Internet browser. Numerous websites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier for the cookie. It consists of a string of characters that can be used to assign websites and servers to the specific internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This enables the websites and servers visited to distinguish the individual browser of the data subject from other Internet browsers that contain other cookies. A specific Internet browser can be recognized and identified via the unique cookie ID. Through the use of cookies, we can provide the users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.
By means of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimized for the benefit of the user. As already mentioned, cookies enable us to recognize the users of our website. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to use our website. For example, the user of a website that uses cookies does not have to re-enter their access data each time they visit the website because this is taken over by the website and the cookie stored on the user's computer system.
The data subject can prevent the setting of cookies by our website at any time by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used and thus permanently object to the setting of cookies. Furthermore, cookies that have already been set can be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all common Internet browsers. If the data subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the Internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be fully usable.
5. Google – Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. However, if IP anonymization is activated on this website, your IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. 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.
Most browsers automatically accept cookies. You can prevent this by changing your browser settings. However, you may then not be able to use all the functions of this website to their full extent. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
Another way to prevent the transmission of data to Google Analytics: Browser add-ons to deactivate Google Analytics.
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by clicking on the following link.
6. Collection of general data and information via the website
This website collects a series of general data and information each time it is accessed by a data subject or an automated system. This general data and information is stored in the so-called.log files of the server. The browser types and versions used, the operating system used by the accessing system, the website from which an accessing system accesses our website (so-called referrer), the sub-websites which are accessed via an accessing system on our website, the date and time of access to the website, an Internet protocol address (IP address), the Internet service provider of the accessing system and other similar data and information which serve to avert danger in the event of attacks on our information technology systems can be recorded.
When using this general data and information, no conclusions about the data subject are drawn. Rather, this information is required to correctly deliver the contents of this website, to optimise the contents of our website and the advertising for it, to ensure the long-term functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website and to provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in the event of a cyber attack. This anonymously collected data and information is therefore evaluated by us both statistically and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in order to ultimately ensure an optimal level of protection for the personal data processed. The anonymous data of the server log files are stored separately from all personal data provided by a data subject.
7. Getting in touch via the website
Due to legal regulations, the website contains information that enables quick electronic contact to our company and direct communication with us, which also includes a general address for so-called electronic mail (e-mail address). If a data subject contacts the controller by email or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject is automatically stored. Such personal data transmitted on a voluntary basis by a data subject to the controller are stored for the purposes of processing or contacting the data subject. This personal data is not passed on to third parties.
8. Routine erasure and blocking of personal data
The controller shall process and store the personal data of the data subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or as far as this is granted by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject to. If the purpose of storage ceases to apply or if a storage period prescribed by the European Directive and Regulation Giver or another competent legislator expires, the personal data will be routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with the statutory provisions.
9. Rights of the data subject
a) Right to confirmation
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the legislator of the European Union to obtain from the controller the confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning him or her are being processed. If a data subject wishes to avail himself of this right of confirmation, he or she may, at any time, contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee of the controller. Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the legislator of the European Union of directives and regulations, to obtain from the controller free information about the personal data stored about him or her and a copy of this information at any time. Furthermore, the European legislator has granted the data subject access to the following information
the purposes of processing
the categories of personal data that are protected
the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organisations
where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period
the existence of the right to request from the controller rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing of personal data concerning the data subject or to object to such processing
the existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
if the personal data is not collected from the data subject: All available information about the origin of the data
the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, referred to in Art. 22 (1) and (4) of the DSGVO and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and envisaged consequences of such
information on the logic involved and the scope and intended effects of such processing for the data subject.
Furthermore, the data subject has a right to information as to whether personal data has been transferred to a third country or to an international organization. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to obtain information about the appropriate safeguards in connection with the transfer.
If a data subject wishes to avail himself of this right of access, he or she may, at any time, contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee of the controller.
b) Right of correction of data
Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the directives and regulations of the European Union to demand the immediate correction of incorrect personal data concerning them. Taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject shall also have the right to have incomplete personal data completed, including by means of providing a supplementary statement. If a data subject wishes to exercise this right to rectification, he or she may, at any time, contact our Data Protection Officer or another employee of the controller.
c) Right of erasion
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the law of the European Union to obtain from the controller the erasure of personal data concerning him or her without undue delay, and the controller shall have the obligation to erase personal data without undue delay where one of the following grounds applies, as long as the processing is not necessary:
The personal data have been collected or otherwise processed for such purposes for which they are no longer necessary.
The data subject withdraws consent on which the processing is based according to point (a) of Art. 6 (1) of the DSGVO, or point (a) of Art. 9 (2) of the DSGVO, and where there is no other legal ground for the processing.
The data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) DSGVO and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing, or the data subject objects to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 (2) DSGVO.
The personal data has been processed unlawfully.
The personal data must be erased for compliance with a legal obligation in European Union or in one of its Member States to which the controller is subject.
The personal data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services referred to in Art. 7 (1) DSGVO.
If one of the aforementioned reasons applies, and a data subject wishes to request the erasure of personal data stored by us, he or she may at any time contact contact@verena-ganter.com. We shall promptly ensure that the erasure request is complied with immediately.
d) Right to restriction of processing
Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the directives and regulations of the European Union to require the controller to restrict the processing if one of the following conditions is met:
The accuracy of the personal data is contested by the data subject, for a period enabling the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
The processing is unlawful and the data subject opposes the erasure of the personal data and requests the restriction of their use instead.
The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by the data subject for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.
The data subject has objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21 (1) DSGVO pending the verification whether the legitimate grounds of the controller override those of the data subject.
If one of the aforementioned conditions is met, and a data subject would like to request the restriction of the processing of personal data stored, please reach out to contact@verena-ganter.com at any time. We will arrange for the restriction of processing.
e) Right of data portability
Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right, granted by the legislator of the European Union, to receive the personal data concerning him or her, which he or she has provided to a controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. He or she also has the right to transmit those data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to which the personal data have been provided, where the processing is based on consent pursuant to point (a) of Art. 6 (1) DSGVO or point (a) of Art. 9 (2) DSGVO or on a contract pursuant to point (b) of Art. 6 (1) DSGVO and the processing is carried out by automated means, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.
Furthermore, in exercising their right to data portability pursuant to Art. 20 (1) DSGVO, the data subject has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from one controller to another, where technically feasible and provided that this does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.
In order to assert the right of data portability, the data subject may reach out to contact@verena-ganter.com at any time.
f) Right to object
Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the legislator of the European Union to object, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, at any time to processing of personal data concerning him or her which is based on point (e) or (f) of Art. 6 (1) DSGVO. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions. In the event of an objection, we will no longer process the personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.
If we process personal data for direct marketing purposes, the data subject shall have the right to object at any time to processing of personal data concerning him or her for such marketing. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is associated with such direct advertising. If the data subject objects to our company to the processing for direct marketing purposes, we will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.
In addition, the data subject has the right, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, to object to processing of personal data concerning him or her for scientific or historical research purposes, or for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 (1) DSGVO, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out for reasons of public interest. To exercise the right to object, the data subject may reach out to contact@verena-ganter.com directly. The data subject is also free, in the context of the use of information society services, and notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, to exercise his or her right to object by automated means using technical specifications.
g) Automated decisions in individual cases including profiling
Each data subject shall have the right granted by the legislator of the European Union not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning him or her, or similarly significantly affects him or her, unless the decision is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or is authorised by the European Union or one of its Member State to which the controller is subject and which also lays down suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, or is based on the data subject's explicit consent.
If the decision is necessary for entering into, or the performance of, a contract between the data subject and a data controller, or it is based on the data subject's explicit consent, we shall implement suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's rights and freedoms and legitimate interests, at least the right to obtain human intervention on the part of the controller, to express his or her point of view and to contest the decision. If the data subject wishes to assert rights relating to automatic decisions, they can contact our data protection officer at any time.
h) Right to withdraw consent under data protection law
Any person affected by the processing of personal data has the right granted by the directives and regulations of the European Union to withdraw consent to the processing of personal data at any time.
If the data subject wishes to exercise their right to withdraw consent, they may contact our data protection officer or another employee of the controller at any time.
10. Information dispatch by E-Mail
If we send e-mail messages containing advertising information about us and our services, this will only be done with the express consent of the recipient. Users can object to receiving e-mail messages at any time. No further data is collected. This data is only used to send the required information and is not passed on to third parties.
Before the e-mail is sent, the e-mail owner receives a confirmation e-mail in which they must confirm their newsletter registration. Unconfirmed registrations are automatically deleted within four weeks at the latest. We may refrain from sending a confirmation e-mail if the e-mail address has already been confirmed.
You can revoke your consent to the storage of the data, the e-mail address and its use for sending the newsletter at any time.
11. Legal basis of the processing
Art. 6 (1) lit. a DSGVO serves our company as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party, as is the case, for example, when processing operations are necessary for the supply of goods or to provide any other service or consideration, the processing is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. b DSGVO. The same applies to such processing operations that are necessary for the performance of pre-contractual measures, for example in cases of inquiries about our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation which requires the processing of personal data, such as for the fulfillment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. c DSGVO. In rare cases, the processing of personal data may become necessary in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person. This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured in our company and their name, age, health insurance data or other vital information would have to be passed on to a doctor, hospital or other third party. Then the processing would be based on Art. 6 (1) lit. d DSGVO. Finally, processing operations could be based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO. Processing operations that are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases are based on this legal basis if the processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not prevail. We are permitted to carry out such processing operations in particular because they have been specifically mentioned by the legislator of the European Union. In this respect, it took the view that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the data subject is a customer of the controller (Art. 47 (2) DSGVO).
12. Legitimate interests in the processing pursued by the controller or a third party
Where the processing of personal data is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f DSGVO our legitimate interest is to carry out our business in favour of the well-being of customers, employees and shareholders.
13. Duration for which the personal data is stored
The criterion for the duration of the storage of personal data is the respective statutory retention period. Once this period has expired, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, provided it is no longer required for the fulfillment or initiation of a contract.
14. Legal or contractual provisions for the provision of personal data; necessity for the conclusion of the contract; obligation of the data subject to provide the personal data; possible consequences of non-provision
We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or may also result from contractual provisions (e.g. information on the contractual partner). Sometimes it may be necessary for a contract to be concluded for a data subject to provide us with personal data that must subsequently be processed by us. For example, the data subject is obliged to provide us with personal data if our company concludes a contract with them. Failure to provide the personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded. Before personal data is provided by the data subject, the data subject must reach out to contact@verena-ganter.com. We will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of the personal data is required by law or contract or is necessary for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data and what the consequences would be if the personal data were not provided.
15. Right to lodge a complaint
In the event of breaches of data protection law, the data subject has the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. Please address complaints to the State Office for Data Protection (Landesamt für Datenschutz).