Privacy Policy

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

2. General Information

The protection of your personal data is important to us. This privacy policy explains what data is collected when you visit this website, for what purpose it is used, and what rights you have in this regard. This website is a personal photography portfolio. It does not use tracking scripts, advertising networks, or social media plugins. No cookies are set beyond those technically required for operation.

3. Hosting

This website is hosted by:

When you visit this website, the hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files that your browser transmits. This data cannot be assigned to specific persons and is not merged with other data sources. The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimisation of the website).

4. Server Log Files

The following data may be automatically collected and stored in server log files each time you access this website:

• Browser type and browser version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL
• Hostname of the accessing computer
• Date and time of the server request
• IP address (anonymised where possible)

This data is not combined with other data sources. Retention periods depend on the hosting provider's configuration. The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

5. Contact by Email

If you contact us by email, your message — including any personal data you provide (name, email address, message content) — will be stored for the purpose of processing your enquiry and in case of follow-up questions. This data is not passed on to third parties without your consent. The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (processing necessary for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to enquiries). Data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies.

6. Cookies

This website uses only technically necessary cookies (e.g. session cookies for the password-protected administration area). These cookies are required for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled. They are automatically deleted at the end of your browser session. No tracking or marketing cookies are used. The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

7. Your Rights under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

• Right of access — you may request confirmation of whether we process personal data about you (Art. 15 GDPR).
• Right to rectification — you may request correction of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR).
• Right to erasure — you may request deletion of your personal data (Art. 17 GDPR).
• Right to restriction — you may request restriction of processing under certain circumstances (Art. 18 GDPR).
• Right to data portability — you may receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format (Art. 20 GDPR).
• Right to object — you may object to processing based on legitimate interests (Art. 21 GDPR).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at paul.wenzlaff@posteo.de.

8. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority at any time — in particular in the EU member state of your habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement (Art. 77 GDPR). The competent supervisory authority for the controller is:

9. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements or changes to our services. The current version is always available on this page.