Privacy Policy

We appreciate your interest in our website. Protecting your privacy is very important to us. Below, we provide a transparent overview of how we handle your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

André Schlechte

Königsworther Str. 21
30167 Hannover

Germany

Email: mail@andreschlechte.com

Website: https://andreschlechte.com

2. Web Hosting (STRATO)

This website is hosted by STRATO AG, Otto-Ostrowski-Str. 7, 10249 Berlin, Germany. STRATO processes data on our behalf based on a data processing agreement (DPA) in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.

When you visit this website, STRATO automatically logs general access data (such as IP address, browser type, date/time) in so-called server log files to ensure the stability and security of the service. These logs are not linked to individual users and are deleted on a regular basis.

More info: https://www.strato.com/privacy-policy/

3. Personal Data Collection and Use

Visiting our website is generally possible without submitting personal data. If you contact us via the contact form or by email, we will collect your name, email address, and your message. These details are used solely to respond to your inquiry and are not shared without your consent.

The legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures or performance of a contract) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in communication).

4. Contact Form (Squarespace)

Our website uses the integrated contact form service provided by Squarespace Inc., USA. When using the form, your data is processed by Squarespace on our behalf. Squarespace may also process data outside the EU.

For more details, see:

https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

5. Embedded Videos (vidflow.co)

We embed videos from the platform vidflow.co (provided by VidFlow LLC, USA). When you visit a page with an embedded video, a connection to Vidflow’s servers is established. This may involve the transmission of personal data, such as your IP address.

Vidflow may process data in the United States, where GDPR-equivalent data protection is not guaranteed. The integration of videos is based on our legitimate interest in presenting high-quality content (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

More info: https://vidflow.co/privacy

6. Cookies

Our website only uses technically necessary cookies to ensure core functionalities and security. These cookies do not store personal data and do not require consent under the ePrivacy Directive.

You can control cookie storage via your browser settings.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your stored personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)

• Request rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

• Request erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

• Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

• Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

To exercise these rights, simply contact us using the contact information provided above.

8. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to file a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe that your data is being processed unlawfully (Art. 77 GDPR).

9. Objection to Promotional Emails

We object to the use of contact information published within the scope of legal notice requirements for sending unsolicited promotional or informational material. We reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited marketing communications (spam).