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Privacy Policy (Courtesy Translation)

Note: This is a faithful English courtesy translation of the German privacy policy provided. For legal interpretation the original German document „Datenschutzerklärung“ shall be the  legally binding text.

1. Controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

HumanRelevant UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Seestraße 33

83209 Prien am Chiemsee

Deutschland

Represented by Managing Director (Geschäftsführer): Dierk Thomas

E-Mail: info@humanrelevant.com


2. Collection and storage of personal data

When you access our website, the hosting provider automatically collects the following data and stores it in so‑called server log files:

  • browser type and browser version

  • operating system used

  • referrer URL

  • IP address of the accessing device

  • date and time of the server request

Processing of this data is technically necessary to provide the website and to ensure the security and stability of the systems.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).


3. Hosting with IONOS

Our website is hosted by:

IONOS SE

Elgendorfer Str. 57

56410 Montabaur

IONOS processes personal data (e.g., server log files) exclusively within the scope of the technical provision and safeguarding of website operations.

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with IONOS pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.

Legal basis: Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. f GDPR.


4. Contact form & Elementor pop-ups

If you contact us via a contact form or a pop-up, we process the data you transmit to us, in particular:

  • name

  • email address

  • telephone number (if provided)

  • content of your message

  • time of the request

Processing is carried out solely for the purpose of handling your request.

Legal basis:

  • Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. b GDPR, , insofar as the enquiry is aimed at concluding a contract or taking pre-contractual steps;

  • otherwise Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in processing enquiries).


5. Newsletter, double opt-in & PDF delivery via MailPoet

For sending newsletters and for automatically sending PDFs, we use MailPoet (an EU-based service within WordPress). In particular, the following data is processed:

  • email address

  • name

  • IP address at registration

  • date and time of registration (double-opt-in)

  • date and time of confirmation

Registration takes place exclusively via a double opt-in procedure.

After successful confirmation, you will receive the requested content in accordance with your consent.

Legal basis: Art. 6 Abs. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent).

You can revoke your consent at any time via the unsubscribe link in each email or by emailing us.


6. Storage period

We store personal data only for as long as is necessary for the respective processing purposes or as long as we are obliged to retain it under statutory requirements.

When you visit our website, our hosting provider IONOS collects and stores so‑called server log files (including IP address, time of access, browser and system information). This data is technically required to ensure secure and stable operation of the website. Storage takes place in accordance with IONOS’s data protection specifications and solely for technical and security-related purposes.

Unless a more specific storage period is stated in this privacy policy, personal data will be deleted once the purpose of processing no longer applies.

In particular, the following storage periods/criteria apply:

  • Contact enquiries:

    data from contact forms or other enquiries will be deleted after final processing, unless statutory retention obligations prevent deletion.

  • Newsletter- and PDF delivery (MailPoet):

    personal data processed on the basis of consent is stored until consent is revoked.

  • Server log files:

    log files are generally stored for up to a maximum of 8 weeks in accordance with the hosting provider’s information and are then deleted automatically.

If you exercise your right to erasure or revoke consent, the relevant personal data will be deleted without undue delay, unless there are overriding legal reasons for further storage (e.g., retention obligations under tax or commercial law). In such cases, deletion will take place once those reasons no longer apply.


7. Disclosure of data

Personal data is disclosed exclusively:

  • to technically necessary service providers (e.g., IONOS, MailPoet) within the scope of data processing on our behalf;

  • or due to statutory obligations.

Data is not disclosed for advertising purposes.


8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.
 
Strictly necessary cookies are required to provide basic website functions, in particular page navigation, language settings, and management of cookie consents. These cookies are used on the basis of § 25(2) no. 2 TTDSG and do not require consent.
 
In addition, we use cookies and comparable technologies for analytics purposes (e.g., Google Analytics 4) only if you have given your prior explicit consent. These cookies are used on the basis of your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG.
 
Without your consent, no analytics or tracking cookies are set and no corresponding services are activated.
 

You can revoke or adjust your consent at any time with effect for the future via the cookie settings. Cookie settings can be accessed via the cookie banner and permanently via a corresponding link on the website.


9. Web analytics with Google Analytics 4

If you have given your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4), a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
 
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies that enable analysis of how you use our website. In particular, information about your device, your browser, your IP address (in truncated form), pages visited, interactions and the time of access are processed.
 
Google Analytics is used solely on the basis of your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG. Without your consent, your usage behaviour will not be analysed.
 
You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future via the cookie settings.
 
Data collected by Google Analytics may be transferred to Google servers in the United States. Google is certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework. In addition, Google relies on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) of the European Commission.
 
The retention period for data processed by Google Analytics is limited to 14 months and depends on the settings we have selected.
 
Further information on Google’s data processing is available at:

10. Rights of data subjects

You have the right:

  • to access (Art. 15 GDPR),

  • to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR),

  • to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR),

  • to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR),

  • to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR),

  • to object to certain processing activities (Art. 21 GDPR),

  • to withdraw consent given (Art. 7(3) GDPR).

To exercise your rights, an informal notice to the following is sufficient:

info@humanrelevant.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.

The competent authority is, in particular, the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA).


11. Withdrawal of consent

You may withdraw consent at any time with effect for the future.

Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out up to the point of withdrawal.


12. Data security

We use SSL/TLS encryption to ensure the security of your data during transmission.
 
To secure our website, we use the UpdraftPlus plugin. As part of this, personal data processed on our website may be included in backup copies. Processing is based on our legitimate interest in data security pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
 

13. Changes to this privacy policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy in the future.

Status and scope
 
This privacy policy reflects the state of the technical and organisational measures at the time of publication. We review the services used and the data protection information regularly and adjust this privacy policy as necessary, in particular if the technologies used or the legal situation changes.

 

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