Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Alexander Pape ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit www.alexander-pape.xyz (the "Website").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Any information you submit through contact forms or other interactive features
• Feedback, comments, or other communications you send to us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of access

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Website
• To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
• To improve our Website and user experience
• To analyze Website usage and trends
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect against fraudulent or illegal activity

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the specific information and context:

• Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent
• Legitimate Interests: Where necessary for our legitimate business interests
• Contractual Necessity: Where necessary to fulfill a contract with you
• Legal Obligation: Where required by law

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist in operating our Website
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
• Third parties with your explicit consent

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Website from outside Germany, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in Germany or other countries where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

14. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.