Data Privacy

Protecting your personal data is very important to me. I treat your personal information confidentially and in accordance with the applicable data protection laws, especially the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as well as this privacy policy.

1. Data Controller

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:
Dr. Stefanie Ginster
Postagentur OM, PO-Box 444, Deutzer Freiheit 61, 50679 Köln
📧 business@stefanieginster.com

2. Data Collection When Visiting This Website

When you access this website, the following data is automatically collected:

IP address of the accessing device

Date and time of access

Browser type and version

Operating system used

Referrer URL (the previously visited page)

This data is collected to ensure the website functions properly and to improve the user experience. It does not allow direct conclusions to be drawn about your identity.

3. Contact

If you contact me via email or the contact form, I will store the personal data you voluntarily provide (such as your name and email address) in order to respond to your inquiry. This data will not be shared without your consent.

4. Email group and Free Resources

If you sign up to receive a free resource (e.g. a downloadable PDF, worksheet, or template), join a waiting list, or subscribe to my email group, I will store the personal data you provide (usually your email address and optionally your name) in order to send you the requested content and occasional updates.

Your data will be processed only after your explicit consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of any email or by contacting me directly.

Emails are sent using professional email marketing tools with servers based in the EU or operating under GDPR-compliant safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses). A data processing agreement is in place with each provider.

I do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve usability. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device. You can configure your browser to notify you about the use of cookies and to allow them only in individual cases or to block them completely.

6. Third-Party Tools and Services

If this website uses third-party tools (such as Google Fonts, YouTube embeds, Google Analytics, or social media plugins), they will only be activated with your explicit consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). Detailed information can be found in the relevant sections of this policy (if applicable).

7. Your Rights

According to the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data I store about you

Request correction of incorrect or incomplete data

Request deletion of your data (unless legally required to retain it)

Request restriction of processing

Receive a copy of your data (data portability)

Withdraw your consent at any time with future effect

File a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority

8. Data Retention

Personal data will only be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purposes or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from the email group, your data will be deleted within 30 days.

9. SSL Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of sensitive content, this website uses SSL encryption.