Data Controller
The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
Michael Schliemann
Osdorfer Landstraße 159
22549 Hamburg
Germany
Hosting
This website is hosted by IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Straße 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany.
IONOS processes personal data (e.g., IP addresses) in the context of providing the website. A data processing agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR has been concluded with IONOS.
Use of IONOS CDN (Content Delivery Network)
To optimize loading times, a Content Delivery Network (CDN) provided by IONOS is used, which is technically based on Cloudflare.
In this context, IP addresses may be processed. Data may be transferred to servers in third countries (e.g., the United States). Such transfers are carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in a technically optimized and secure provision of the website) and, where applicable, on the basis of EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
Server Log Files
When accessing this website, the following information is automatically collected:
- IP address
- Date and time of the request
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
These data are used to ensure the technical security and stability of the website and are not merged with other data sources.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
Contact Form (WPForms)
If you use the contact form, the data you provide (e.g., name, email address, message) will be processed for the purpose of handling your inquiry.
The data are not stored in the database but are transmitted exclusively by email.
Legal basis:
- Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (pre-contractual measures)
- Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to inquiries)
Email Transmission (WP Mail SMTP)
The WP Mail SMTP plugin is used for sending emails. Transmission takes place via the mail servers of the hosting provider.
Personal data (e.g., email addresses) may be processed in this context.
Cookies & Consent Management (Complianz)
This website uses the plugin “Complianz | GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent” to manage cookie consent.
Cookies that are not technically necessary are only set after explicit consent in accordance with Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR.
You may withdraw your consent at any time.
Local Fonts (Google Fonts & Font Awesome)
The fonts used on this website (Google Fonts and Font Awesome) are stored locally on the server.
No connection to Google servers or other external providers is established for the display of fonts.
SEO Plugin (Yoast SEO)
The Yoast SEO plugin is used for search engine optimization. No personal data are transmitted to third parties in this context.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR
- Rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR
- Erasure pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR
- Restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR
- Data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR
- Object pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.
Currency of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is valid as of: February 2026.