Privacy Statement
1. General Information
The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data are all data with which you can be personally identified. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below this text.
Data collection on this website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the contact details of the website operator in the “Note on the responsible entity” section of this privacy policy.
How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected in part by you providing it to us. This may be data that you enter into a contact form, for example.
Other data is automatically collected by our IT systems or with your consent when you visit the website. This is mainly technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website.
What do we use your data 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.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to receive information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data free of charge at any time. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given your consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. You also have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. Furthermore, you have a right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
Analysis tools and third-party tools
When you visit this website, your surfing behavior may be statistically evaluated. This is mainly done with so-called analysis programs.
Detailed information on these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.
2. Hosting
We host the content of our website with the following provider:
All-Inkl
The provider is ALL-INKL.COM – Neue Medien Münnich, Inh. René Münnich, Hauptstraße 68, 02742 Friedersdorf (hereinafter referred to as All-Inkl). Details can be found in the privacy policy of All-Inkl: https://all-inkl.com/datenschutzinformationen/.
The use of All-Inkl is based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable presentation of our website. If consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR and § 25 (1) TTDSG, provided that 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 TTDSG. The consent can be revoked at any time.
Data processing agreement
We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a data protection contract required by law, which ensures that this service processes the personal data of our website visitors only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
3. General Information and Mandatory Information Privacy
The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data is data with which you can be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.
We would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., communication by e-mail) can have security vulnerabilities. A complete protection of the data against access by third parties is not possible.
Note on the responsible entity
The responsible party for data processing on this website is:
Georgios Avenidis
Berliner Straße 235
65205 Wiesbaden
Phone: 00491734625411
E-mail: info@georgevalandis.com
The responsible entity is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, e-mail addresses, etc.).
Storage period
Unless a specific storage period is specified within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for processing the data no longer applies. If you assert a justified request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods); in the latter case, the deletion will take place after these reasons no longer apply.
General information on data processing legal basis on this website
If you have given your consent to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 (2) lit. a GDPR, if special categories of data are processed in accordance with Art. 9 (1) GDPR. In the event that an explicit consent is obtained for the transfer of personal data to third countries, the data processing is also based on Art. 49 (1) lit. a GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), the processing is based on § 25 (1) TTDSG in addition to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. The consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is processed to fulfill a contract or to carry out pre-contractual measures, we process the data based on Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR. Furthermore, data processing may be based on Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR if we are subject to a legal obligation to process your personal data. Data processing may also be based on Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR if it is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of ours. Information on the respective legal basis in individual cases can be found in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.
Note on data transfer to data protection non-compliant third countries and transfer to US companies not DPF certified
We use tools from companies based in data protection non-compliant third countries as well as US tools whose providers are not certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). If these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to these countries and processed there. We would like to point out that no level of data protection comparable to that of the EU can be guaranteed in data protection non-compliant third countries.
We would like to point out that the USA, as a safe third country, generally has a level of data protection comparable to that of the EU. Accordingly, data transfer to the USA is permissible if the recipient is certified under the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF) or has suitable additional guarantees. Information on transfers to third countries, including data recipients, can be found in this privacy policy.
Recipients of personal data
In the course of our business activities, we collaborate with various external entities. Sometimes, it is necessary to transfer personal data to these external entities. We only disclose personal data to external entities when it is necessary for contract fulfillment, when we are legally obligated to do so (e.g., sharing data with tax authorities), when we have a legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR in disclosing the data, or when another legal basis permits data disclosure. When using data processors, we only disclose personal data of our customers based on a valid data processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.
Withdrawal of consent for data processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke a previously given consent at any time. The legality of data processing carried out before the withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
Right to object to data collection in specific cases and to direct marketing (Article 21 of the GDPR)
IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ARTICLE 6(1)(e) OR (f) OF THE GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT, ON GROUNDS RELATING TO YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION, TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AT ANY TIME, INCLUDING PROFILING BASED ON THOSE PROVISIONS. YOU CAN FIND THE RESPECTIVE LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING WHICH OVERRIDE YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING IS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 21(1) OF THE GDPR).
IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH MARKETING, WHICH INCLUDES PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL SUBSEQUENTLY NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 21(2) OF THE GDPR).
Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority
In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy.
Right to data portability
You have the right to have data which we process based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract automatically delivered to yourself or to a third party in a standard, machine-readable format. If you require the direct transfer of data to another controller, this will only be done to the extent technically feasible.
Information, correction, and deletion
Within the framework of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right to free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing at any time, as well as a right to correct or delete this data. For this purpose, as well as for further questions regarding personal data, you can contact us at any time.
Right to restriction of processing
You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time for this purpose. The right to restrict processing exists in the following cases:
- If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we usually need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
- If the processing of your personal data was/is unlawful, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.
- If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it to exercise, defend, or assert legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of deletion.
- If you have lodged an objection pursuant to Article 21(1) of the GDPR, a balance must be struck between your interests and ours. As long as it is not yet clear 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, these data – apart from their storage – may only be processed with your consent or for the assertion, 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 or TLS encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the address line of the browser changes from “http://” to “https://” and by the lock symbol in your browser line.
If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.
4. Data collection on this website
Cookies
Our websites use 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 (permanent cookies) on your device. Session cookies are automatically deleted after your visit ends. Permanent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or your web browser deletes them automatically.
Cookies can be from us (first-party cookies) or from third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies allow certain services from third-party companies to be integrated within websites (e.g., cookies for processing payment services).
Cookies serve various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary because 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 electronic communication processes, for providing certain functions you request (e.g., for the shopping cart function), or for optimizing the website (e.g., cookies for measuring web audiences) are stored based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of its services. If consent for storing cookies and similar technologies has been requested, processing occurs exclusively on the basis of this consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG); consent can be revoked at any time.
You can configure your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and allow cookies only in individual cases, to exclude the acceptance of cookies for specific cases or in general, and to activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
Information on which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this privacy policy.
List of Cookies
| Cookie Name | Data Type Stored | Purpose of Storage | Legal Basis | Storage Duration | Revocation Options | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| real_cookie_banner\* | User preferences related to cookie consent (HTTP Cookie) | Stores the user’s preferences regarding cookie consent, including which categories of cookies they have accepted or rejected. This allows the website to remember their choices and avoid showing the cookie banner repeatedly. | Consent | 365 days | Users can revoke their consent at any time by adjusting their cookie settings through the website’s cookie banner or privacy settings. | Essential |
| real_cookie_banner\*-tcf | User consent for specific cookie categories (HTTP Cookie) | Stores the user’s consent for specific categories of cookies as defined by the Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF). This helps ensure compliance with data protection regulations and allows the website to use cookies only for purposes that the user has agreed to. | Consent | 365 days | Users can revoke their consent for specific categories by adjusting their settings through the website’s cookie banner or privacy settings. | Essential |
| real_cookie_banner\*-gcm | Google Consent Mode preferences (HTTP Cookie) | Stores the user’s preferences for Google Consent Mode (GCM), which allows the website to use Google services like Google Analytics while respecting the user’s privacy choices. This may include information about whether the user has opted out of personalized ads. | Legitimate Interest | 365 days | Users can adjust their Google Consent Mode preferences through the website’s cookie banner or privacy settings. They can also control their Google ad settings through their Google account. | Essential |
| real_cookie_banner-test | Test data for cookie banner functionality (HTTP Cookie) | This cookie is likely used for testing different configurations or variations of the website’s cookie banner. It may not store any personal data and is primarily used for internal purposes to optimize the cookie banner’s performance and effectiveness. | Legitimate Interest | 365 days | This cookie is used to test whether your browser accepts cookies. It is a temporary cookie that is deleted as soon as you close your browser. | Essential |
| real_cookie_banner-consent (Local Storage) | Summary of user’s cookie consent status | This Local Storage Object stores a summary of the user’s overall consent status for cookies. It may indicate whether the user has accepted all cookies, rejected all cookies, or customized their preferences. This information helps the website determine whether to show the cookie banner when the user visits again. | Consent | Persistent | Users can revoke their consent and change their cookie preferences at any time through the website’s cookie banner or privacy settings. This will also reset the information stored in this cookie. | Essential |
| real_cookie_banner\* (Local Storage) | User preferences related to cookie consent | Similar to the HTTP cookie “real_cookie_banner\*”, this local storage object stores the user’s preferences regarding cookie consent, including which categories of cookies they have accepted or rejected. This allows the website to remember their choices even when the browser is closed. | Consent | Persistent | Users can revoke their consent at any time by adjusting their cookie settings through the website’s cookie banner or privacy settings. | Essential |
| real_cookie_banner\*-tcf (Local Storage) | User consent for specific cookie categories | Similar to the HTTP cookie “real_cookie_banner\*-tcf”, this local storage object stores the user’s consent for specific categories of cookies as defined by the Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF). This helps ensure compliance with data protection regulations and allows the website to use cookies only for purposes that the user has agreed to, even when the browser is closed. | Consent | Persistent | Users can revoke their consent for specific categories by adjusting their settings through the website’s cookie banner or privacy settings. | Essential |
| real_cookie_banner\*-gcm (Local Storage) | Google Consent Mode preferences | Similar to the HTTP cookie “real_cookie_banner\*-gcm”, this local storage object stores the user’s preferences for Google Consent Mode (GCM), which allows the website to use Google services like Google Analytics while respecting the user’s privacy choices. This may include information about whether the user has opted out of personalized ads, even when the browser is closed. | Legitimate Interest | Persistent | Users can revoke their consent for specific categories by adjusting their settings through the website’s cookie banner or privacy settings. | Essential |
| wp_emoji_settings | Emoji display settings (HTTP Cookie) | This cookie stores settings related to the display and performance of emojis on the website. It helps ensure that emojis are rendered correctly and consistently across different browsers and devices. | Legitimate Interest | Session | Users can manage their cookie settings through the website’s cookie banner or privacy settings. Disabling this cookie may affect the appearance of emojis. | Functional |
All cookies shown are stored on the host/domain https://georgevalandis.com. Local Storage is stored on your on device.
Server log files
The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in server log files that your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:
• Browser type and browser version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL
• Hostname of the accessing computer
• Time of the server request
• IP address
These data are not merged with other data sources.
The collection of these data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free display and optimization of his website – for this purpose, the server log files must be recorded.
Contact via email or telephone
If you contact us by email or telephone your inquiry including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry) will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We do not pass on this data without your consent.
The processing of these data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, if your request is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of the inquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you send to us via contact inquiries will remain with us until you ask us to delete it, revoke your consent to store it, or the purpose for storing the data no longer applies (e.g., after we have completed processing your request). Mandatory legal provisions – especially retention periods – remain unaffected.
Objection to promotional emails or calls
We hereby object to the use of contact data published in the context of website legal notice requirements with regard to sending promotional and informational materials or calls not expressly requested. The operators of this website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited sending of promotional information, such as spam emails or calls.
5. Social Media X (formerly Twitter)
This website incorporates features of the X (formerly Twitter) service. These features are provided by X Corp., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA. For data processing of individuals residing outside the USA, the Twitter International Unlimited Company, One Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 AX07, Ireland, is responsible.
When the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the X server. X (formerly Twitter) thereby receives information about your visit to this website. By using X (formerly Twitter) and the “Re-Tweet” or “Repost” function, the websites you visit are linked to your X (formerly Twitter) account and made known to other users. We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data or its use by X (formerly Twitter). For more information, please see the X (formerly Twitter) privacy policy at: https://twitter.com/en/privacy.
The use of this service is based on your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and § 25(1) of the German Telemedia Act (TTDSG). Consent can be revoked at any time.
The transfer of data to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the European Commission. Details can be found here: https://gdpr.twitter.com/en/controller-to-controller-transfers.html.
You can change your privacy settings with X (formerly Twitter) in the account settings at https://twitter.com/account/settings.
6. Analysis Tools and Advertising WP Statistics
This website uses the analysis tool WP Statistics to statistically evaluate visitor access. The provider is Veronalabs, Tatari 64, 10134, Tallinn, Estonia (https://veronalabs.com).
With WP Statistics, we can analyze the usage of our website. WP Statistics collects, among other things, log files (IP address, referrer, used browsers, user’s origin, used search engine), and actions taken by website visitors (e.g., clicks and views).
The data collected by WP Statistics is exclusively stored on our own server.
The use of this analysis tool is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the anonymized analysis of user behavior to optimize both our website and our advertising. If consent is requested, the processing is carried out exclusively based on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and § 25(1) of the German Telemedia Act (TTDSG), to the extent that consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.
IP anonymization
We use WP Statistics with anonymized IP addresses. Your IP address is shortened so that it cannot be directly assigned to you anymore.
Real Cookie Banner
To manage the cookies and similar technologies (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and related consents used, we employ the Consent Tool “Real Cookie Banner.” For details on how “Real Cookie Banner” operates, please visit https://devowl.io/en/rcb/data-processing/.
The legal bases for processing personal data in this context are Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR and Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the management of the cookies and similar technologies and related consents.
Providing personal data is neither contractually required nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide personal data. If you do not provide personal data, we cannot manage your consents.
Support Services from devowl.io GmbH
If we encounter technical issues with “Real Cookie Banner” and contact devowl.io GmbH for support, they may need temporary access to our website data to diagnose and resolve the problem. In this scenario, devowl.io GmbH acts as a data processor on our behalf, accessing and processing only the data necessary for support purposes.
To protect our website data, devowl.io GmbH is bound by a Data Processing Agreement (DPA). Before they access our website data, we will be asked to agree to this DPA, which outlines their responsibilities regarding data protection and our rights as the website owner.