The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data refers to any information that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information regarding data protection can be found in the full privacy policy outlined below.
Data Collection on This Website
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. The operator’s contact details can be found in the section titled “Notice Concerning the Controller” in this privacy policy.
How Is Your Data Collected?
Your data is collected in part by you providing it directly. This may include, for example, data you enter into a contact form. Other data is collected automatically or upon your consent when you visit the website. This primarily includes technical data (e.g., your web browser, operating system, or the time of access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you access this website.
What Is Your Data Used For?
Some of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.If contracts can be initiated or concluded via the website, the data you provide may also be processed for contractual offers, orders, or other business inquiries.
Your Rights Regarding Your Data
You have the right to obtain, at any time and free of charge, information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the rectification or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future. Additionally, under certain circumstances, you have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. If you have any questions regarding data protection, you may contact me at any time using the details provided.
Analytics and Third-Party Tools
When visiting this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically evaluated. This is primarily done using analytics programs. Detailed information about these tools and programs is provided in the full privacy policy below.
2. Hosting
Hosting Providers
I host the content of my website with the following providers:
DomainFactory
The provider is DomainFactory GmbH, c/o WeWork, Neuturmstraße 5, 80331 Munich, Germany (hereinafter referred to as “DomainFactory”). When you visit this website, DomainFactory collects various log files, including your IP address. For further details, please refer to DomainFactory’s privacy policy: https://www.df.eu/de/datenschutz/ The use of DomainFactory is based on Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. I have a legitimate interest in ensuring the most reliable presentation of my website possible. Where corresponding consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) of the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDDG), insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., for device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time. A data processing agreement (DPA) has been concluded with DomainFactory. This is a contract required by data protection law that ensures that DomainFactory processes the personal data of my website visitors only in accordance with my instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
Squarespace
The provider is Squarespace Ireland Ltd., Le Pole House, Ship Street Great, Dublin 8, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as “Squarespace”). Squarespace is a service for creating and hosting websites. When you visit my website, your data is processed on the servers of Squarespace. Personal data may also be transmitted to Squarespace Inc., 8 Clarkson St, New York, NY 10014, USA, the parent company of Squarespace. In addition, Squarespace stores cookies that are necessary for the proper display and security of the site (essential cookies). The use of Squarespace is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. I have a legitimate interest in ensuring the most reliable presentation of my website possible. Where corresponding consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time. Data transfers to the United States are based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). For more details, please refer to: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/de/articles/360000851908-DSGVO-und-Squarespace
Squarespace is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when processing data in the U.S. Any company certified under the DPF is committed to complying with these data protection standards. More information is available from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4774
A data processing agreement (DPA) has been concluded with Squarespace. This is a contract required by data protection law that ensures that Squarespace processes the personal data of my website visitors only in accordance with my instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures
Data Protection
As the operator of this website, I take the protection of your personal data very seriously. I treat your personal data as confidential and in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and this privacy policy. When you use this website, various items of personal data are collected. Personal data is any information that can be used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains which data I collect, how it is used, and for what purpose. Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g., when communicating by email) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. A complete protection of your data from third-party access is not possible.
Notice Concerning the Controller
The controller responsible for the processing of data on this website is:
Frank Algermissen
Hamburger Strasse 43d
22926 Ahrensburg
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 170 90 90 125
Email: contact@droneography.work
The controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
Retention Period
Unless a more specific retention period is stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with me until the purpose for the data processing no longer applies. If you assert a legitimate request for deletion or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted—provided that no other legally permissible grounds exist for retaining your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, deletion will take place after these grounds no longer apply.
General Information on the Legal Bases for Data Processing
If you have given your consent to the processing of your personal data, I process your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or, if special categories of data are processed pursuant to Art. 9(1) GDPR, based on Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR. If you have expressly consented to the transfer of personal data to third countries, the data processing is also based on Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to access information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), the processing is additionally based on § 25(1) TTDDG (German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act). Consent may be withdrawn at any time. If your data is necessary for the performance of a contract or for pre-contractual measures, I process your data based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, I process your data if it is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing may also be based on my legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The relevant legal bases for each case are explained in the corresponding sections of this privacy policy.
Recipients of Personal Data
In the course of my business activities, I work with various external parties. In some cases, it is also necessary to transmit personal data to these external parties. I only disclose personal data to external parties if this is necessary for the performance of a contract, if I am legally obligated to do so (e.g., data transfer to tax authorities), if I have a legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the data transfer. When using processors, I only disclose personal data on the basis of a valid data processing agreement (DPA). In cases of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.
Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent already given at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out until the withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and to Direct Marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)
IF DATA PROCESSING IS CARRIED OUT ON THE BASIS OF ART. 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME, ON GROUNDS RELATING TO YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION, TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE RELEVANT LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH PROCESSING IS BASED IS SET OUT IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, I WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA UNLESS I CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING WHICH OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING SERVES TO ESTABLISH, EXERCISE, OR DEFEND LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(1) GDPR). IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS BEING PROCESSED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIRECT MARKETING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA CONCERNING YOU FOR SUCH MARKETING PURPOSES; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING INSOFAR AS IT IS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL THEN NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(2) GDPR).
Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority
In the event of a violation of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. This right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive data that I process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done to the extent that it is technically feasible.
Right of Access, Rectification, and Erasure
Within the scope of applicable legal provisions, you have the right to request information at any time—free of charge—regarding your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of data processing. You also have the right to request the rectification or erasure of such data. If you have any questions regarding personal data, you can contact me at any time using the contact information provided.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You may contact me at any time to exercise this right. The right to restriction applies in the following cases:
· If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored by me, I generally need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification process, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
· If the processing of your personal data was or is unlawful, you may request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
· If I no longer need your personal data, but you require it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing instead of deletion.
· If you have objected to processing pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, a balancing of your interests and mine must be carried out. As long as it has not been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, such data—aside from being stored—may only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.
SSL and TLS Encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content—such as inquiries or orders that you send to me as the website operator—this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser’s address bar switches from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock icon in your browser bar. When SSL or TLS encryption is enabled, the data you transmit to me cannot be read by third parties.
4. Data Collection on This Website
Cookies
My website uses so-called “cookies“. Cookies are small data packets that do not cause any damage to your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them manually or until your web browser deletes them automatically. Cookies may be set by me (first-party cookies) or by third parties (third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of specific services from third-party companies within the website (e.g., cookies used for processing payment services). Cookies have a variety of functions. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or displaying videos). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for advertising purposes. Cookies that are necessary for the electronic communication process, for providing certain functions you have requested (e.g., the shopping cart), or for optimizing the website (e.g., cookies for measuring web audience) are stored on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. As the website operator, I have a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized delivery of my services. Where consent has been requested for the storage of cookies and similar recognition technologies, the processing is based solely on this consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDDG – the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act). Consent may be revoked at any time. You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set, to allow cookies only on a case-by-case basis, to reject cookies for certain cases or in general, and to enable automatic deletion of cookies when the browser is closed. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website. You can find detailed information about the specific cookies and services used on this website in this privacy policy.
Server Log Files
The provider of this website automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to me. These include:
Browser type and version
Operating system used
Referrer URL
Hostname of the accessing device
Time of the server request
IP address
This data is not merged with other data sources. The collection of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. As the website operator, I have a legitimate interest in ensuring the technically error-free presentation and optimization of my website—for this purpose, the server log files must be recorded.
Contact Form
If you send me inquiries via the contact form, the information you provide in the form—including the contact details you enter—will be stored for the purpose of processing your inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. This data will not be shared without your consent. The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on my legitimate interest in effectively handling inquiries directed to me (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), if requested. You may withdraw your consent at any time. The data you provide in the contact form will be retained until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for the data storage no longer applies (e.g., once your inquiry has been fully processed). Mandatory legal provisions—particularly retention periods—remain unaffected.
Contact by Email or Telephone
If you contact me via email or telephone, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (e.g., name, nature of the inquiry), will be stored and processed for the purpose of handling your request. This data will not be shared without your consent. The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on my legitimate interest in effectively processing the inquiries addressed to me (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), if requested. You may withdraw your consent at any time. The data you send to me via contact inquiries will be retained until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., once your request has been fully processed). Mandatory legal provisions—especially statutory retention periods—remain unaffected.
5. Plugins and Tools
YouTube
This website may embed videos from the platform YouTube. The provider of the platform is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. When you visit a page on this website where a YouTube video is embedded, a connection to YouTube’s servers is established. In doing so, YouTube is informed about which pages you have visited. Additionally, YouTube may store cookies on your device or use similar recognition technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting). This allows YouTube to collect information about visitors to this website. These data are used, among other purposes, to compile video statistics, improve user-friendliness, and prevent fraudulent activity. The collected data may also be processed within the Google advertising network. If you are logged into your YouTube account, YouTube may associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account before visiting the page. The use of YouTube serves to present my online content in an appealing manner. This constitutes a legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. If consent has been requested, processing is based exclusively on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) under the TTDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time. For more information on how user data is handled, see YouTube’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en YouTube (Google) is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). This framework is an agreement between the European Union and the United States to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the U.S. Companies certified under the DPF commit to upholding these data protection standards. More information is available here:https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780
Google Fonts (Local Hosting)
This website uses Google Fonts for uniform font display. The Google Fonts are locally hosted, meaning no connection is made to Google’s servers during use. For more information about Google Fonts, see: https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq Google’s privacy policy is available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
Google Maps
This website uses the Google Maps service. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Maps allows me to embed map data into the website. To use the functions of Google Maps, it is necessary to store your IP address. This information is usually transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there. As the website operator, I have no control over this data transmission. When Google Maps is activated, Google may also use Google Fonts for the uniform display of text. When you load Google Maps, your browser downloads the necessary web fonts into your browser cache. The use of Google Maps is in the interest of providing an appealing presentation of my online offerings and to make it easy to find the locations specified on the website. This constitutes a legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. If consent has been requested, the processing is based exclusively on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) under the TTDDG. Consent may be withdrawn at any time. Data transfer to the U.S. is based on the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). Details: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/and https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/sccs/ More information on how Google handles user data: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en Google is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). This certification ensures compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the United States. More information: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780
Google Analytics 4
Provided you have given your consent, this website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. For users located in the EU, the EEA, and Switzerland, the data controller is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies to enable an analysis of how you use this website. The information collected through cookies about your use of the website is generally transmitted to a Google server in the United States and stored there. This website uses the User-ID feature, which allows me to assign a unique and persistent ID to one or more sessions (and the activities within them). This makes it possible to analyze user behavior across multiple devices. In Google Analytics 4, IP anonymization is enabled by default. This means that your IP address is shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before it is transmitted to the U.S. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the United States and truncated there. According to Google, the IP address transmitted by your browser will not be merged with other Google data. During your visit to this website, your user behavior is recorded using so-called “events.” These may include, for example:
· Page views
· First visit to the website
· Session start
· Pages visited
· Click path and user interactions
· Scroll events (e.g., scrolling to 90% of the page)
· Clicks on external links
· Internal site searches
· Video interactions
· File downloads
· Viewed or clicked ads
· Language settings
In addition, the following technical data is collected:
· Approximate location (region)
· Date and time of your visit
· IP address (in anonymized form)
· Technical details about your browser and device (e.g., language setting, screen resolution)
· Your internet service provider
· Referrer URL (the site or ad from which you were referred)
Google processes this information on my behalf as the operator of this website to evaluate your usage of the website and to compile reports on website activity. These reports are used to assess the performance of my website. Recipients of the data may include:
· Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland (as a data processor in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR)
· Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
· Alphabet Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
On July 10, 2023, the European Commission adopted its adequacy decision for the United States. Google LLC is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with EU data protection standards for data transfers to the U.S. Because Google operates data centers globally and a transfer of data to third countries (such as Singapore) cannot be completely ruled out, I have additionally concluded EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with Google to safeguard such transfers. The data that I send to Google Analytics and that is linked to cookies is configured with a standard retention period of 26 months. After this period, user data is automatically deleted. Deletion of data whose retention period has expired is carried out automatically once per month. The legal basis for this data processing is your consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDDG. You can revoke your consent at any time with future effect by accessing the cookie settings (link located in the footer) and adjusting your preferences. The lawfulness of the data processing carried out up until your withdrawal remains unaffected. You can also prevent the storage of cookies from the outset by configuring your browser settings accordingly. However, please note that disabling all cookies may impair the functionality of this and other websites. In accordance with EU data protection laws, you have the right to access, update, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. To prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data, you can use the official browser add-on to disable Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, dc.js). This add-on is available for download at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=enPlease note that this add-on only disables data collection by Google Analytics—not by other services or cookies. If you would like to disable, delete, or manage cookies in general, please refer to the appropriate help pages for your browser:
Google Analytics is an active participant in the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework, which governed the proper and secure transfer of personal data in the past. Although this framework has since been replaced by the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, you can still access information on the earlier certification here: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&tid=311141511 If you want to learn more about Google Analytics and its terms, I recommend the following official links:
I have implemented IP anonymization for Google Analytics on this website. This feature was developed by Google to enable websites to comply with applicable data protection laws and the recommendations of local data protection authorities, especially where the storage of full IP addresses is not permitted. IP anonymization (or IP masking) occurs as soon as the data is collected by Google Analytics and before the data is stored or processed. For more details on IP anonymization, please visit: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/2763052?hl=en I have also enabled Advertising Reporting Features in Google Analytics. These reports include aggregated data about demographic characteristics and user interests, such as age, gender, and general categories of interest. This information helps me understand my audience better—without being able to identify individual users. More information about Google Analytics Advertising Features can be found at: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/3450482 You can opt out of the use of data from your Google Account by going to your Ad Settings at: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated By deselecting the checkbox or using the opt-out link, you can prevent Google from tracking future visits to this website. Please note: Clearing your cookies, using private/incognito mode, or switching to a different browser may lead to tracking being re-enabled. I have entered into a direct customer agreement with Google by accepting the “Google Analytics Data Processing Amendment”, which governs the lawful and secure handling of personal data within Google Analytics. You can learn more about this agreement here: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/3379636?hl=en In addition, I have activated Google Signals in Google Analytics. This feature enhances the default capabilities of Google Analytics—such as advertising reports, remarketing, cross-device tracking, and demographic insights—by enabling aggregated and anonymized data from users who have allowed personalized ads in their Google accounts. This allows for cross-device analysis. For example, Google can recognize when a user views a product on my website using a smartphone and later completes the purchase on a laptop. The activation of Google Signals makes it technically possible to launch cross-device remarketing campaigns in the future. However, as of June 2025, I am neither using nor planning such campaigns. This information is provided solely for transparency and future preparedness. Through Google Signals, additional data—such as location, search history, YouTube activity, and user interactions with this website—may be collected. These insights help me generate improved advertising reports and better understand user interests and behavior. This enables me to refine and tailor my services accordingly. All data collected through Google Signals is aggregated and anonymized and is never linked to individual users. The standard data retention period for these reports is 26 months. Please note that this data is only collected if you have enabled personalized ads in your Google Account. You can manage or delete this data anytime in your Google Account settings.
Google Tag Manager
This website uses Google Tag Manager, a service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Tag Manager is one of many helpful marketing tools offered by Google. It allows me to centrally integrate and manage code snippets (tags) from various tracking tools used on my website via a unified interface. Google Tag Manager itself is a tag management system that enables the centralized implementation and control of website tags via a graphical user interface. Tags are small code elements that track activity on a website. These are typically JavaScript code snippets embedded into the website’s source code. Many of these tags are from Google products, such as Google Ads or Google Analytics, but third-party tags can also be integrated and managed through Tag Manager. These tags serve various purposes, including collecting browser data, enabling marketing tools, integrating buttons, setting cookies, and tracking users across multiple websites. To optimize this website for visitors who are interested in my services and content, I rely on various analytics tools such as Google Analytics. These tools help me understand which content is most relevant, where my offerings can be improved, and which user groups might be interested in future services or campaigns. To enable this kind of tracking, JavaScript tags must be implemented on the site. Google Tag Manager itself does not store any data or set cookies. It acts solely as a manager for the integrated tags. The actual data collection is performed by the individual tags of the respective third-party tools. The data flows through Google Tag Manager and is not stored within the Tag Manager. Within my Tag Manager account settings, I have granted Google permission to receive anonymous usage datarelated to the use and configuration of my Tag Manager implementation. This data does not include any personal data collected via the tags themselves. It refers only to aggregated information about how Google Tag Manager is used on my website. Google may use this anonymized data for benchmarking purposes. This means that anonymous website metrics are compiled and compared with similar anonymized data from other websites to identify trends and improve services. Any identifying information is removed, and data is aggregated with data from hundreds of other sites. If Google stores data, this is done on Google’s own servers. Google operates data centers worldwide, with most servers located in the United States. A full list of server locations can be found here: https://www.google.com/about/datacenters/inside/locations/?hl=en The retention period for data collected by individual tracking tools is described in the respective privacy sections of this privacy policy. Google is an active participant in the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework, which previously regulated secure data transfer to the U.S. under EU law. Although this framework has been replaced by the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, you can still find details on the original certification here: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&tid=311141511 For more information about Google Tag Manager, please refer to Google’s official FAQ: https://www.google.com/intl/en/tagmanager/faq.html
Squarespace Analytics
As mentioned above, this website is built and hosted using Squarespace, a website building and hosting platform. The service provider is Squarespace, Inc., 225 Varick Street, 8 Clarkson St, New York, NY 10014, USA. Squarespace processes personal data, including in the United States. Squarespace is a certified participant of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), which ensures the lawful and secure transfer of personal data from EU citizens to the United States. More information is available at: https://commission.europa.eu/document/fa09cbad-dd7d-4684-ae60-be03fcb0fddf_en In addition, Squarespace uses Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) pursuant to Art. 46(2) and (3) of the GDPR. These are model contractual clauses approved by the European Commission to ensure that data transferred to third countries—including the United States—complies with EU data protection standards. Through its DPF certification and the use of SCCs, Squarespace has committed to maintaining a level of data protection equivalent to that required under EU law, even when your data is stored, processed, or managed in the United States. The implementing decision of the European Commission and the corresponding clauses can be found at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2021/914/oj?locale=en Further information on SCCs at Squarespace is available here: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en/articles/360000851908 This website collects personal data that serves as the basis for analytics provided by Squarespace. This includes:
Information about your browser, network, and device
The website you visited prior to visiting this one
Your IP address
Interaction data such as clicks, internal link usage, pages visited, scroll behavior, search terms, and timestamps
I share this information with Squarespace as my analytics provider to better understand website traffic and user engagement on this website. This website also uses cookies and similar technologies, which are small text files downloaded to your device when you access a website or application. Squarespace uses cookies to provide core functionality and measure performance. For a detailed overview of cookies placed on your device, refer to Squarespace’s cookie documentation: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en/articles/360001264507 Necessary and required cookies are always active, as they enable Squarespace to securely deliver the website. More details: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en/articles/360001264507#toc-necessary-and-required-cookies Analytics and performance cookies are only used after you have provided your consent via the cookie banner. These cookies allow me to gain insight into website usage, traffic, and activity. More details: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en/articles/360001264507#toc-analytics-and-performance-cookiesSquarespace Inc. is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). Therefore, the use of Squarespace Analytics is lawful under the GDPR.
