Data privacy
1. Introduction
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and what rights you have under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Website Owner (Data Controller): Maxine Holzkämper, SHYVT, Aachener Str. 246, 50931 Cologne, Germany. Email: hello@shyvt.com
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2. Data Collection and Processing
2.1 Server Log Files
When you visit this website, your browser automatically transmits information that is stored in server log files. This includes: Browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL, hostname of the accessing computer, time of the server request, IP address.
These data are processed based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for ensuring the functionality, security, and optimization of the website.
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3. Contact Form and Email Contact
If you contact us via the contact form or email, we store your personal data (e.g., name, email address) for the purpose of processing your request. Data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in effective communication).
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4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to optimize your user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can configure your browser to notify you about cookies, to allow cookies only in individual cases, or to block them entirely. Disabling cookies may limit the website’s functionality.
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5. Analytics Tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
If you use analytics tools, add this section. Here is the template: We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited. Google Analytics uses cookies that enable an analysis of how you use our website. The information generated may be transferred to a Google server in the USA. IP anonymization is activated on this website.
Data processing occurs based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (your consent). You can revoke your consent at any time.
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6. Third-Party Services
If we integrate third-party tools (e.g., embedded videos, booking tools, fonts), these providers may collect data such as IP addresses or device information. Data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in a user-friendly website).
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7. Data Storage Duration
We store personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods).
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights: 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 (Art. 21 GDPR), to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR), to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR). Your relevant supervisory authority in Germany is: Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen (LDI NRW)
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9. Data Security
We take technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, data transmission over the internet may have security vulnerabilities.
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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to remain compliant with legal requirements or to reflect changes in our services. The latest version is always available on this page.