Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2024-01-01
1. Overview
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. We process personal data in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Jennifer Don
Liebeskonzept Hochzeiten
[Street Address], [Postal Code] Paderborn, Germany
Email: info@liebeskonzept-hochzeiten.de
Phone: +49 170 8268277
3. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- ✓Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
You have the right to request information about your personal data that we process.
- ✓Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal data.
- ✓Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
- ✓Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data.
- ✓Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- ✓Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time.
- ✓Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
You may withdraw any consent you have given at any time. The withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to the withdrawal.
- ✓Right to lodge a complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the EU member state of your habitual residence, your place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement.
4. Data Collection on Our Website
4.1 Server Log Files
Our hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files that your browser transmits to us. This includes: browser type and version, operating system, referrer URL, hostname of the accessing computer, and time of the server request. This data cannot be attributed to specific individuals and is not combined with other data sources. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation of the website).
4.2 Contact Form
When you contact us via the contact form on our website, we collect the data you provide (name, email address, phone number, message content, and any additional information you choose to share such as wedding date, guest count, or budget range). This data is processed solely for the purpose of handling your inquiry and potential follow-up communication. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract initiation) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to inquiries). Your data will be deleted once your inquiry has been conclusively processed, unless legal retention obligations apply.
4.3 Consultation Booking (Cal.com)
We use Cal.com for scheduling consultation appointments. When you book a consultation, Cal.com processes your name, email address, and any information you provide in the booking form. Cal.com acts as a data processor on our behalf. Cal.com's privacy policy can be found at https://cal.com/privacy. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract initiation).
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. Some cookies are technically necessary for the functioning of the website (essential cookies) and are set based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Other cookies (such as those for analytics or marketing) are only set with your explicit consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.
6. Analytics
If we use analytics tools on this website, we will only do so with your explicit consent. Any analytics data is anonymized or pseudonymized to the greatest extent possible. Details about specific analytics tools in use will be listed here and in our cookie consent banner.
7. Social Media
Our website may contain links to our social media profiles (e.g., Instagram, Pinterest). These are simple links that do not transmit any data to the social media platforms until you actively click on them. When you visit the respective social media platforms, their own privacy policies apply.
8. Hosting
This website is hosted by [Hosting Provider]. The hosting provider processes the data described in Section 4.1 on our behalf. We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) with our hosting provider in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR. The servers are located in [Germany/the EU].
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form inquiries are typically deleted after 6 months unless a business relationship has been established. Client data relating to wedding planning services is retained for the duration of the business relationship and subsequently for the legally required retention period (typically 10 years for tax-related documents under German commercial and tax law).
10. Data Security
We use industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against accidental or intentional manipulation, loss, destruction, or unauthorized access. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments. This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for secure data transmission, as indicated by the 'https://' prefix and the lock icon in your browser's address bar.
11. Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services on our website. Each service processes data in accordance with its own privacy policy:
- ✓Cal.com (Scheduling)
Used for booking consultation appointments. Privacy policy: https://cal.com/privacy
- ✓Google Fonts (Typography)
If Google Fonts are used, they are served locally from our own server to avoid data transfer to Google servers.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our data processing practices or new legal requirements. The current version is always available on this page. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.
13. Contact for Data Protection Inquiries
If you have questions about data protection or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Jennifer Don
Email: info@liebeskonzept-hochzeiten.de
Phone: +49 170 8268277