As of January 5, 2024

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Introduction

I take the protection of user data on my website very seriously and am committed to protecting the information that users provide to me in connection with the use of my website. Furthermore, I am committed to protecting and using your data in accordance with applicable law.

 

This privacy policy explains my practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data through the use of my digital services when you access the services via your device.

Please read this privacy policy and ensure that you fully understand my practices regarding your data before using my website.

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What data do I collect?

Category: Always

Below is an overview of the data I may collect:

 

• Non-identified and non-identifiable information that you provide during the registration process or that is collected through your use of our services (“non-personal data”). Non-personal data does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about who it was collected from. The non-personal data we collect consists mainly of technical and aggregated usage information.

• Individually identifiable information, i.e., any information that can be used to identify you or could be used to identify you with reasonable effort (“personal data”). The personal data we collect through our services may include information requested from time to time, such as names, email addresses, addresses, telephone numbers, IP addresses, and more. When we combine personal data with non-personal data, we treat it as personal data for as long as it remains in combination.

 

How do we collect data?

Category: Always

The following are the main methods we use to collect data:

 

• We collect data when you use our services. So when you visit our digital assets and use services, we may collect, record, and store usage, session, and related information.

• We collect data that you provide to us, such as when you contact us directly through a communication channel (e.g., an email with a comment or feedback).

• We may collect data from third-party sources as described below.

• We collect data that you provide to us when you sign up for our services through a third-party provider such as Facebook or Google.

 

Why do we collect this data?

Category: Always

We may use your data for the following purposes:

 

• to provide and operate our services;

• to develop, customize, and improve our services;

• to respond to your feedback, requests, and preferences and to offer assistance;

• to analyze demand and usage patterns;

• for other internal, statistical, and research purposes;

• to improve our data security and fraud prevention capabilities;

• to investigate violations and enforce our terms and policies, and to comply with applicable law, regulations, or government requests;

• to send you updates, news, promotional material, and other information related to our services. In the case of promotional emails, you can decide for yourself whether you wish to continue receiving them. If not, simply click on the unsubscribe link in these emails.

 

Who do we share this data with?

Category: Always

We may share your data with our service providers in order to operate our services (e.g., storage of data via third-party hosting services, provision of technical support, etc.).

 

We may also disclose your data in the following circumstances: (i) to investigate, detect, prevent, or take action against illegal activities or other misconduct; (ii) to establish or exercise our rights to defense; (iii) to protect our rights, property, or personal safety, as well as the safety of our users or the public; (iv) in the event of a change of control at our company or at one of our affiliated companies (by way of a merger, acquisition or purchase (in substance) of all assets, etc.); (v) to collect, store and/or manage your data through authorized third-party providers (e.g., cloud service providers) to the extent necessary for business purposes; (vi) to work with third-party providers to improve your user experience. To avoid misunderstandings, we would like to point out that we cannot transfer or disclose personal data to third parties at our own discretion or use it for other purposes.

 

Category: User has a blog or forum

Please note that our services enable social interactions (e.g., posting content, information, and comments publicly and chatting with other users). We advise you that any content or data you provide in these areas may be read, collected, and used by others. We advise you not to post or share any information that you do not want to be made public. If you upload content to our digital assets or otherwise make it available in connection with your use of a service, you do so at your own risk. We cannot control the actions of other users or members of the public who have access to your data or content. You acknowledge and agree that copies of your data may remain available on cached and archived pages or after a third party has made a copy/storage of your content, even after you have deleted it.

 

Cookies and similar technologies

When you visit or access our Services, we authorize third parties to use web beacons, cookies, pixel tags, scripts, and other technologies and analytics services (“Tracking Technologies”). These tracking technologies may enable third parties to automatically collect your data to improve the navigation experience on our digital assets, optimize their performance, and ensure a customized user experience, as well as for security and fraud prevention purposes.

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To learn more, please read our Cookie Policy.

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Category: The user is NOT connected to an advertising service

We will not share your email address or other personal data with advertising companies or advertising networks without your consent.

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Category: The user is connected to an advertising service, a campaign manager, or Facebook Ads

We may deliver advertising through our services and digital assets (including websites and applications that use our services) that may be tailored to you, such as ads based on your recent browsing activity on websites, devices, or browsers.

 

To deliver these advertisements to you, we may use cookies and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons (including clear GIFs) and/or HTML5 Local Storage and/or other technologies. We may also use third parties, such as network advertisers (i.e., third parties who display advertisements based on your website visits), to serve targeted advertisements. External providers of advertising networks, advertisers, sponsors, and/or website traffic measurement services may also use cookies and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons (including clear GIFs) and/or Flash cookies and/or other technologies to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and to customize advertising content for you. These third-party cookies and other technologies are subject to the specific privacy policy of the respective third-party provider and not this one.

 

Where do we store the data?

Category: Always

Non-personal data

 

Please note that our companies, as well as our trusted partners and service providers, are located around the world. For the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, we store and process all non-personal data we collect in different jurisdictions.

Category: User collects personal data

Personal data

Personal data may be maintained, processed, and stored in the United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, and, to the extent necessary for the proper provision of our services and/or as required by law (as further explained below), in other jurisdictions.

 

How long is the data retained?

Category: Always

Please note that we retain the data we collect for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with our legal and contractual obligations to you, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

We may correct, supplement, or delete inaccurate or incomplete data at any time at our sole discretion.

 

How do we protect the data?

Category: Always

The hosting service for our digital assets provides us with the online platform through which we can offer our services to you. Your data may be stored via our hosting provider's data storage, databases, and general applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall and provide secure HTTPS access to most areas of their services.

 

Category: User accepts payments/eCom

All payment options offered by us and our hosting provider for our digital assets comply with the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) of the PCI Security Standards Council (Council for Security Standards in the Credit Card Industry). This is a collaborative effort of brands such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card information (including physical, electronic, and procedural measures) by our store and service providers.

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Category: Always

Notwithstanding the measures and efforts taken by us and our hosting provider, we cannot and do not guarantee the absolute protection and security of the data you upload, publish or otherwise transmit to us or others.

For this reason, we ask you to set secure passwords and, where possible, not to disclose to us or others any confidential information that you believe could cause you significant or lasting harm if disclosed. As email and instant messaging are not considered secure forms of communication, we also ask you not to disclose any confidential information via these communication channels.

 

How do we deal with minors?

Category: User does NOT collect data from minors

The Services are not intended for users who have not yet reached the age of legal majority. We will not knowingly collect data from children. If you are not yet of legal age, you should not download or use the Services or provide us with any information.

 

We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time so that we can verify that minors are not using our Services. In the event that we become aware that a minor is using our services, we may prohibit such users from accessing our services and block them, and we may delete all data stored about such users. If you have reason to believe that a minor has provided data to us, please contact us as explained below.

 

Category: Users collect data from minors

Children may use our Services. However, if they wish to access certain features, they may be required to provide certain information. Some data (including data collected via cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies) may be collected automatically. If we knowingly collect, use, or disclose data collected from a child, we will notify you and obtain parental consent in accordance with applicable law. We do not condition a child's participation in an online activity on the child providing more contact information than is reasonably necessary for participation in that activity. We use the information we collect only in connection with the services the child has requested.

 

We may also use a parent's contact information to communicate about the child's activities on the Services. Parents can review the information we have collected from their child, prohibit us from collecting further information about their child, and request that all information we have collected be deleted from our records.

 

Please contact us to view, update, or delete your child's data. To protect your child, we may ask you to provide proof of your identity. We may refuse to grant you access to the data if we believe that your identity is in question. Please note that certain data cannot be deleted due to other legal obligations.

 

Category: Always

We only use your personal data for the purposes set out in the Privacy Policy and only when we believe that:

 

• the use of your personal data is necessary to fulfill or conclude a contract (e.g., to provide you with the services themselves or customer service or technical support);

• the use of your personal data is necessary to comply with applicable legal or governmental obligations; or

• the use of your personal data is necessary to support our legitimate business interests (provided that this is done at all times in a manner that is proportionate and respects your privacy rights).

As an EU resident, you may:

 

• request confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you are being processed and request access to your stored personal data and certain additional information;

• request the receipt of personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format;

• request the rectification of your personal data stored by us;

• request the deletion of your personal data;

• object to the processing of your personal data by us;

• request the restriction of the processing of your personal data, or

• file a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Please note, however, that these rights are not unlimited and may be subject to our own legitimate interests and regulatory requirements. If you have any general questions about the personal data we collect and how we use it, please contact us as indicated below.

In the course of providing the Services, we may transfer data across borders to affiliated companies or other third parties and from your country/jurisdiction to other countries/jurisdictions worldwide. By using the Services, you consent to the transfer of your data outside the EEA.

 

If you are located in the EEA, your personal data will only be transferred to locations outside the EEA if we are satisfied that an adequate or comparable level of protection for personal data exists. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have adequate contractual arrangements with our third parties to ensure that appropriate security measures are in place to minimize the risk of unlawful use, alteration, deletion, loss, or theft of your personal data and that these third parties act at all times in accordance with applicable laws.

Rights under California consumer protection law

 

If you use the Services as a resident of California, you may be entitled to request access to and deletion of your data under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).

 

To exercise your right to access and delete your data, please see below for information on how to contact us.

 

Category: The website does not sell its users' data

We do not sell users' personal data for the purposes and purposes of the CCPA.

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Category: Websites with a blog or forum

Users of the Services who are California residents and under the age of 18 may request and obtain the deletion of their published content by emailing us at the address provided in the “Contact” section below. These requests must all be marked “California Removal Request.” All requests must include a description of the content you wish to have deleted and sufficient information to help us locate the material. We will not accept requests that are not marked or submitted properly, and we may not be able to respond if you do not provide sufficient information. Please note that your request does not ensure that the material will be completely or comprehensively deleted. For example, material you have published may be republished or reposted by other users or third parties.

 

Updates or changes to the privacy policy

Category: Always

We may revise this privacy policy from time to time at our discretion; the version published on the website is always the most current (see “Status” section). We encourage you to review this privacy policy regularly for changes. We will post a notice on our website if there are any significant changes. Your continued use of the services after notification of changes to our website constitutes your confirmation and agreement to the changes to the privacy policy and your agreement to be bound by the terms of such changes.

 

Contact

Category: Always

If you have any general questions about the Services or the data we collect about you and how we use it, please contact us at:

 

Name: Franziska Zaar

Email address: office@franziska-zaar.de

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DISCLAIMER

The information contained herein does not constitute legal advice and you should not rely on it exclusively. Specific requirements regarding legal terms and guidelines may vary from state to state and/or from legal system to legal system. As set out in our Terms of Use, you are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Services is lawful and complies with the laws applicable to you.

To ensure that you are in full compliance with your legal obligations, we strongly recommend that you seek professional advice to better understand the requirements that apply to you specifically.