Privacy Policy


1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data on this website is:

Thomas van Aken
van Aken GbR
Dennewartstr. 25-27
Phone: +49 151 295 195 31
Email: nachricht@thomasvanaken.de

2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data as well as Type and Purpose of Use

a) When visiting the website

When you visit our website, our server automatically collects information that your browser transmits. This includes:

    •    IP address
    •    Date and time of access
    •    Name and URL of the accessed file
    •    Referrer URL
    •    Browser type and, if applicable, operating system

This data is collected solely to ensure a smooth connection and system security. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.

b) When using the contact form

If you contact us via the contact form, we process the following data:

    •    Your name
    •    Your email address
    •    Your message
    •    Your phone number (if provided)

This data is used exclusively to process your request. Processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR.

3. Transfer of Data

Your personal data will only be transferred to third parties if:

    •    You have explicitly given your consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR),
    •    The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR), or
    •    There is a legal obligation to do so (Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR).

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can configure your browser to disable cookies. Note that this may limit the functionality of the website.

5. Analytics Tools

Use of Google Analytics 4

Our website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics 4 allows us to analyze website usage to optimize our offerings.

Data Collection and Processing

Google Analytics 4 uses “cookies” or similar technologies to collect information about website usage. The collected data includes:

    •    Your IP address (anonymized),
    •    Browser type/version,
    •    Operating system,
    •    Referrer URL (previously visited page),
    •    Time of server request,
    •    Additional data about website usage.

The data is automatically anonymized and cannot be traced back to you personally.

Event-Based Functionality

Google Analytics 4 is event-based and collects individual events (e.g., clicks, scroll depth).

IP Anonymization

We have activated IP anonymization on this website. Your IP address is shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other states party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. A full IP address is not stored.

Legal Basis

The processing of data is based on your consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. You can revoke this consent at any time via the cookie settings on our website.

Retention Period

Data collected through Google Analytics 4 is retained for 14 months and then deleted.

Opt-Out of Data Collection

You can prevent the storage of cookies by configuring your browser settings. Additionally, you can prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website, as well as the processing of this data by Google, by downloading and installing the following browser extension: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.

Data Transfer to the USA

We point out that when using Google Analytics 4, data may be transmitted to Google servers in the USA. The USA is considered a country without an adequate level of data protection under the GDPR. However, Google is committed to implementing appropriate safeguards to ensure data protection.

Further Information

For more information on how Google uses your data, please refer to Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Data Processing Agreement

We have entered into a data processing agreement with Google and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics 4.

6. Data Subject Rights

You have the right to:

    •    Obtain information about your stored data (Article 15 GDPR),
    •    Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data (Article 16 GDPR),
    •    Request the deletion of your stored data (Article 17 GDPR),
    •    Request restriction of data processing (Article 18 GDPR),
    •    Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format (Article 20 GDPR),
    •    Withdraw any consent given (Article 7(3) GDPR),
    •    Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Article 77 GDPR).

7. Data Security

We use modern security measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

8. Updates and Changes to This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is currently valid and may be updated in case of changes to legal or technical requirements.