Privacy Policy

1. General Information

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected and processed when you use this website.

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Klaus Schmeh
Nikolaus-Gross-Str. 32
45886 Gelsenkirchen
Germany
Email: klaus@schmeh.org

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

2. Hosting and Server Log Files

This website is hosted by a hosting provider associated with WEB.DE.

When you access this website, technical information may automatically be collected by the hosting provider in server log files. Such information may include:

  • IP address (possibly shortened or anonymized where applicable)
  • browser type and version
  • operating system
  • referrer URL
  • date and time of access
  • requested pages/files

This processing is based on legitimate interests pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR to ensure technical operation, security, and stability of the website.

3. Website Analytics (Statify)

This website uses Statify, a privacy-friendly analytics plugin for WordPress.

Statify collects aggregated access statistics without creating user profiles or using invasive tracking methods. No personalized tracking is carried out.

The processing is based on the legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR to analyze website usage and improve website performance.

4. Contact Form

If you contact us via the contact form, the information you provide, including your contact details, will be stored for the purpose of processing your request and possible follow-up questions.

The legal basis for processing is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (request processing) or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in communication).

The data will not be shared with third parties unless legally required.

5. Comments

When visitors leave comments on this website, the information entered in the comment form, the IP address, and technical metadata may be stored to help detect spam and prevent misuse.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in maintaining website security and functionality).

Please note that comments posted publicly may be visible to other users.

6. Embedded Videos and Third-Party Media

This website may contain embedded media and videos from third-party providers, including YouTube, Vimeo, and Dailymotion.

When accessing pages containing embedded videos, technical information such as your IP address, browser information, and usage data may be transmitted to the respective provider. These providers may also use cookies or similar technologies for functionality, analytics, or personalization purposes.

Embedded content may only be loaded after consent where legally required.

Please refer to the privacy policies of the respective providers for more information:

  • YouTube (Google)
  • Vimeo
  • Dailymotion

By interacting with embedded media, data processing may occur outside the European Union, depending on the provider and the applicable safeguards.

7. Cookies

This website uses cookies.

Some cookies are technically necessary for the operation of the website. Additional cookies, if used, are only activated after consent.

You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Please note that some website functions may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Your Rights under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

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

9. Contact

If you have questions concerning privacy or data protection, please contact:

Klaus Schmeh
Email: klaus@schmeh.org

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy if legal requirements or website functionality change.

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