Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Operated from Germany, compliant with EU GDPR regulations

Who We Are

Website operator: Paul Rawe
Location: Hildebrandstr 34a, 45770 Marl, Germany
Email: rawe.p@freenet.de

This website is operated from Germany and complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

What Data We Collect

1. Automatically Collected Data (Server Logs)

When you visit our website, our hosting provider automatically collects:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Date and time of visit
• Pages viewed
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) - necessary for website security and functionality

Retention: 7 days, then automatically deleted

2. Analytics (GoatCounter - Privacy-Friendly)

We use GoatCounter, a privacy-respecting analytics tool that:

• Does NOT use cookies
• Does NOT track individuals
• Does NOT collect personal information
• Is GDPR-compliant by design
• Does NOT share or sell data

Data collected: Page views, referrers, general location (country only)

Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

Provider: GoatCounter - Privacy Policy

3. Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser local storage (not cookies) to remember your cookie preferences.

• Essential: Cookie consent preference (cannot be disabled)
• Analytics: Only enabled if you consent

See our Cookie Policy for details.

4. Contact via Email

If you email us at rawe.p@freenet.de:

• We store your email address and message content
• Used only to respond to your inquiry
• Deleted after correspondence is complete (typically 3-6 months)

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or contract performance

What We DON'T Do

• ❌ We do NOT sell or share your data with third parties
• ❌ We do NOT use advertising networks that track you
• ❌ We do NOT collect personal information without consent
• ❌ We do NOT use social media tracking pixels
• ❌ We do NOT create user profiles

Third-Party Services

Hosting

This website is hosted in Germany/EU with an EU-based hosting provider.

GoatCounter Analytics

Only loads if you consent. Privacy-friendly, GDPR-compliant, no personal data collected.

Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request what data we have about you
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Restriction: Limit processing of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to data processing
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights: Email rawe.p@freenet.de

We will respond within 30 days as required by GDPR.

Data Retention

• Server logs: 7 days
• Analytics: Retained by GoatCounter (anonymized)
• Email correspondence: 3-6 months after closure
• Cookie preferences: Stored until you clear browser data

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures:

• HTTPS encryption (SSL/TLS)
• Regular security updates
• Access controls
• Secure hosting in EU data centers

Children's Privacy

This website is intended for adults (parents/caregivers). We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

International Transfers

Your data is processed within the EU/EEA. We do not transfer data outside the EU.

Advertising & Future Monetization

Currently, this website does not use advertising or affiliate links.

If we implement advertising in the future, we will update this privacy policy and only do so with your consent.

See our Transparency & Advertising page for details.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy. Changes will be indicated by the "Last updated" date at the top.

For significant changes, we will provide notice on our homepage.

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority:

Germany: Your local Datenschutzbehörde
EU: List of EU Data Protection Authorities

Contact Us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights:

Email: rawe.p@freenet.de
Mail: Paul Rawe, Hildebrandstr 34a, 45770 Marl, Germany

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