Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit and interact with our website, built on WordPress and Elementor Pro. It also informs you about your rights under data protection regulations such as the GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and others.
1. Controller
The data controller responsible for this website is:
Marc Knepper
Email: info@safe-spirit.de
Further contact details can be found in our Imprint.
2. Data We Collect
- Contact Data (e.g. name, email, phone)
- Usage Data (e.g. visited pages, IP address, browser type)
- Cookie and Tracking Data (via Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, etc.)
- Newsletter subscription details
3. Purpose of Processing
- Providing and maintaining our website
- Customer communication and contact requests
- Newsletter delivery (only with explicit consent)
- Website analytics and marketing optimization
- Security and anti-spam measures
4. Legal Basis for Processing
According to the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR)
- Performance of a contract (Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR)
- Legal obligation (Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR)
- Legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR)
5. Cookies & Consent Management
We use cookies to improve functionality, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via our Cookie Consent Tool (e.g. Cookiebot, Borlabs).
Types of Cookies:
- Essential cookies (necessary for website operation)
- Analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Marketing cookies (e.g. Facebook Pixel, Google Ads)
6. Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. The information collected is used for analyzing website usage and improving the user experience.
Provider: Google Ireland Ltd. | Privacy Policy
7. Facebook Pixel
We use the Facebook Pixel to measure conversions and create custom audiences. This allows us to show targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram.
Provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. | Privacy Policy
8. Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process your email and possibly your name to send you information. You can unsubscribe at any time. We use a double opt-in process to confirm your subscription.
9. Contact Forms
When you contact us through a form, we collect the information you provide (e.g. name, email) solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.
10. Third-Party Content
We embed third-party content (e.g. YouTube videos, Google Fonts). These services may collect your IP address and use cookies.
11. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
12. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data. You may also object to or restrict processing, and you have the right to data portability. To exercise your rights, contact us at info@safe-spirit.de.
13. International Data Transfers
If we transfer data outside the EU/EEA, we ensure an adequate level of protection through Standard Contractual Clauses or other safeguards.
14. Updates to This Privacy Policy
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please check this page regularly for updates.
15. External Links
This website may link to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.
Generated and adapted with legal templates from Datenschutz-Generator.de
16. Payment Processing (Stripe, PayPal)
If you make purchases on our website, we use third-party services such as Stripe or PayPal to process payments. Your payment data is handled securely and directly by the payment provider.
- Stripe: Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd. – Privacy Policy
- PayPal: PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie – Privacy Policy
17. Security via Cloudflare
We use Cloudflare to improve website security and performance. Cloudflare may log IP addresses for security reasons (e.g. DDoS protection).
Provider: Cloudflare Inc. | Privacy Policy
18. Newsletter Providers (e.g. Mailchimp, Brevo, ConvertKit)
To manage our newsletter, we use third-party platforms that store your subscription data on secure servers. All providers comply with data protection laws and may operate from outside the EU under appropriate safeguards.
19. Appointment Booking Tools (e.g. Calendly)
If you book a meeting through a calendar tool like Calendly, your name, email, and chosen time slot will be transmitted to the service provider and stored securely.
Provider: Calendly LLC | Privacy Policy
20. Hosting and Server Log Files
Our hosting provider automatically collects data such as IP address, browser type, and access times for technical reasons. These log files are stored temporarily and not linked to individual users unless legally required.
21. Data Protection for Children
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us to delete it immediately.
22. CCPA Notice (California Consumers)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- The right to request what personal information we collect
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to opt-out of the sale of your data (we do not sell your data)
To exercise these rights, contact us via email at info@safe-spirit.de.
23. SSL Encryption
This website uses SSL encryption to protect data transmissions between your browser and our server. You can recognize a secure connection by the “https://” URL prefix and lock symbol in your browser.
24. Supervisory Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority. For EU users, you can contact your local authority or:
Die Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (BfDI)
Graurheindorfer Str. 153, 53117 Bonn, Germany
Website: www.bfdi.bund.de
25. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.