Privacy policy

General notices

Name and address of the controller

Name and address required for summons of the controller as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and other national data protection laws of the Member States as well as miscellaneous provisions of data protection law:

Sascha K. Alexander
Jahnplatz 25
45143 Assindia – Germany
Email: contact@sk-alexander.com

General information about data processing

In case of issues with regard to competition law, domain law, copyright law, data protection law or similar problems we ask you to contact us first to avoid unnecessary litigation and costs. We guarantee that where objections are justified texts, images, data or technology will be removed promptly without the necessity of engaging legal counsel. The charges for an attorney’s warning without prior contact will be rejected as unjustified in the sense of the duty to minimise damage and if applicable countersuit will be filed for breach of the aforementioned provision.

Objection to advertising email

Hereby, objection is made to the use of contact data published in the context of the identification duty for transmission of advertising and information material not explicitly requested. The operator of the pages explicitly reserves the right to undertake legal measures in the case of unrequested transmission of advertising information, such as by means of spam email.

Scope of processing of personal data

We collect and use personal data of our users only to the extent necessary to provide a functioning website as well as for our content and services. The collection and use of the personal data of our users occurs only with the consent of the user. The exception is in such cases where obtaining prior consent is impossible for material reasons and the processing of the data is permitted by law.

Legal basis for processing personal data

To the extent that we obtain consent from the data subject for processing of personal data, Article 6 subs. 1 a) EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) constitutes the legal basis for the processing of personal data. For the processing of personal data for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Article 6 subs. 1 b) GDPR constitutes the legal basis. This also applies to the processing required to execute measures prior to conclusion of contracts. To the extent processing of personal data is required to satisfy a legal obligation to which our enterprise is subject, Article 6 subs. 1 c) GDPR constitutes the legal basis. In the case where vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require processing of personal data, Article 6 subs. 1 d) GDPR constitutes the legal basis. If the processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest of our enterprise or a third party and the interests, basic rights and basic liberties of the data subject do not outweigh the aforementioned interests, then Article 6 subs. 1 f) GDPR constitutes the legal basis for the processing.

Data erasure and duration of storage

The personal data of the data subject will be erased or blocked as soon as the reason for storage has lapsed. Storage beyond this point in time can continue if this is required by the regulations, laws or other provisions promulgated in Union law by European or national legislature to which the controller is subject. Then blocking or erasure of data also occurs when the storage time limit prescribed by the rules mentioned has expired, unless further storage of the data is required for concluding a contract or fulfilling a contract.

Data collection at our website

Description and scope of data processing

When our website is visited, our system automatically records data and information from the computer system of the visitor’s computer. Thus, the following data are collected:

Websites from which the user’s system reached our website
Websites the user’s system retrieves from our website
The user’s IP address
Information about the browser type and version used
The user’s operating system
The user’s internet service provider
Date and time of access

The data is also stored in our system’s log files. This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

SSL resp. TLS encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or queries that you send to us as site operator, this site uses SSL, resp. TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection when there is a change in the address line of the browser from “http://” to “https://” and the lock symbol appears in the browser line.

When the SSL resp. TLS encryption is activated, third parties cannot read data that you transmit to us.

Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and the log files is Article 6 subs. 1 f) GDPR.

Purpose of data processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to allow the website to be delivered to the user’s computer. For the purpose, the user’s IP address must be stored for the duration of the session. The storage in log files is performed to assure the function of the website. In addition, the data serves to optimise the website and assure the security of our information technology system. There is no evaluation of the data in this connection for marketing purposes. These purposes also satisfy our legitimate interest in the data processing under Article 6 subs. 1 f) GDPR.

Duration of storage

The data will be erased as soon as it is no longer necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it has been collected. In the case of data collected in order to provide the website, this applies once each session has ended. In the case of data storage in the log files, this occurs no later than seven days later. Storage may continue after that. In this case, the user’s IP address is either erased or anonymised so that an assignment to the retrieving client is no longer possible.

Right to object and to demand erasure

The collection of data in order to provide the website and the storage of data in log files is absolutely essential for the operation of the website. Thus, the user has no right to object.

Use of cookies

Description and scope of data processing

Some of the Internet pages use cookies. Cookies do not cause any damage to your computer and do not contain viruses. They serve to make our offer more user-friendly, effective and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser. Most of the cookies we use are so-called "session cookies". They are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your terminal device until you delete them. These cookies enable us to recognise your browser on your next visit. You can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and only allow cookies in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser. If you deactivate cookies, the functionality of this website may be limited.

Server-Log-Files

The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are:

Browser type/browser version,
Operating system used,
Referrer URL,
Host name of the accessing computer and
Time of the server request.

This data cannot be assigned to specific persons. This data is not merged with other data sources. We reserve the right to check this data retrospectively if we become aware of concrete indications of illegal use.

Analysis services

This website uses the open source web analytics service Matomo. Matomo uses so-called "cookies". These are text files that are stored on your computer and enable an analysis of your use of the website. For this purpose, the information generated by the cookie about the use of this website is stored on our server. The IP address is anonymised before storage. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website will not be passed on to third parties. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. If you do not agree to the storage and use of your data, you can deactivate the storage and use here. In this case, an opt-out cookie will be stored in your browser, which prevents Matomo from storing usage data. If you delete your cookies, you will also delete the Matomo opt-out cookie. The opt-out must be reactivated when you visit our site again.

Contact via email

Description and scope of data processing

It is possible to make contact using the email address provided. In this case, the user’s personal data transmitted with the email message is stored. In this connection, no data is disclosed to third parties. The data is used solely to handle the conversation.

Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data, with the user’s consent, is Article 6 subs. 1 a) GDPR. The legal basis for the processing of the data transmitted in the course of delivery of an e-mail message is Article 6 subs. 1 f) GDPR. If the e-mail aims to conclude a contract then the legal basis for the data processing is supplemented by Article 6 subs. 1 b) GDPR.

Purpose of data processing

The processing of personal data from the entry template serves us solely to handle the contact. In the case of a contact via e-mail message, then there is also the required legitimate interest in the processing of the data. The miscellaneous personal data processed during the transmission process serves to prevent the abuse of the contact form and assure the security of our information technology system.

Duration of storage

The data will be erased as soon as it is no longer needed for the purpose for which collected. For personal data from the entry template of the contact form and that transmitted via email message, this is then the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation has ended if it is clear from the circumstances that the pertinent matter has been conclusively clarified. The additional personal data collected during the transmission procedure will be erased no later than seven days later.

Right to object and to demand erasure

At any time, the user has the opportunity to revoke his consent to the processing of personal data. If the user contacts us via e-mail message, then he can object to the storage of his personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued. All personal data stored in the course of the contact will be erased in this case.

Rights of data subject

If your personal data is processed, then you are a data subject in terms of the GDPR and you are entitled to the following rights with respect to the controller:

Right of access

You can demand from the controller a confirmation whether personal data pertaining to you is being processed by us. If such processing is occurring, you can demand the following information from the controller:

The purposes for which the personal data is processed,
The categories of personal data that are processed,
The recipients resp. categories of recipients to whom the personal data pertaining to you is disclosed or will be disclosed,
The planned duration of storage of the personal data pertaining to you or, if specific information about this is not possible, the criteria for defining the duration of storage,
The existence of a right to rectification or erasure of the personal data pertaining to you, a right to limit the processing by the controller or a right to object to the processing,
The right to complain to a supervisory body,
All available information about the source of the data if the personal data is not collected from the data subject
the existence of an automatic decision-making process, including profiling pursuant to Article 22 subs. 1 and 4 GDPR and—at least in these cases—meaningful information about the logic involved as well as the range and intended impact of such processing for the data subject.
You are entitled to demand information whether the personal data pertaining to you is transmitted to another country or an international organisation. In this connection, you can demand that you be informed about the suitable guaranties pursuant to Article 46 GDPR in connection with the transmission.

Right to rectification

You have the right to rectification and/ or completion by the controller to the extent that the processed personal data pertaining to you is incorrect or incomplete. The controller is to make the rectification without undue delay.

Right to limit processing

Subject to the following prerequisites you can demand the limitation of processing of personal data pertaining to you:

If you dispute the accuracy of the pertinent personal data for a period that allows the controller to check the accuracy of the personal data,
If the processing is unlawful, and you reject the erasure of the personal data and instead demand the limitation of the use of the personal data.
If the controller no longer needs the personal data for processing purposes, however, you need this for purposes of asserting, exercising or defending legal claims.
If you have lodged objection to the processing pursuant to Article 21 subs. 1 GDPR, and it is not yet determined whether the legitimate interests of the controller outweigh your interests.
If the processing of personal data pertaining to you is restricted, this data may – except for its storage—only be processed with your consent or to assert, exercise or defend legal claims or to protect the rights of another natural person or legal entity or for reasons of public policy of the Union or a Member State. If the limitation to processing imposed according to the aforementioned conditions is limited, you will be informed by the controller before the limitation is removed.

Right to demand erasure / erasure duty

You can demand from the controller that the personal data pertaining to you be erased without undue delay and the controller is obliged to erase this data without undue delay to the extent the following reasons apply:

The personal data pertaining to you are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
You revoke your consent upon which the processing is based pursuant to Article 6 subs. 1 a) or Article 9 subs. 2 A) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
You lodge objection to the processing pursuant to Article 21 subs. 1 GDPR and there is no legitimate reason for the processing with precedence, or you lodge objection to the processing pursuant to Article 21 subs. 2 GDPR.
The personal data pertaining to you has been processed unlawfully.
The erasure of the personal data pertaining to you is required to fulfil a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member State to which the controller is subject.
The personal data pertaining to you has been collected in relation to services of the information society offered pursuant to Article 8 subs. 1 GDPR.

Information to third parties

If the controller has published the personal data pertaining to you and is obliged to its erasure under Article 17 subs. 1 GDPR, then he undertakes appropriate measures also technical in nature, subject to consideration of the available technology and implementation costs, to inform controllers for data processing that process the personal data that you as data subject have demanded the erasure of all links to this personal data or copies or replications of this personal data.

Exceptions

The right to erasure does not apply to the extent the processing is necessary:

To exercise the right of free expression of opinion and information,
To satisfy a legal duty requiring the processing according to the laws of the Union or the Member States to which the controller is subject, or to perform tasks in the interest of public policy or in the exercise of public authority assigned to the controller,
For reasons of public policy in the field of public health pursuant to Article 9 subs. 2 H) and i) as well as Article 9 subs. 3 GDPR,
For archiving purposes in the interest of public policy or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89 subs. 1 GDPR, to the extent the right mentioned under section a) probably makes the attainment of the aims of this processing impossible or seriously impaired or
For assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims.

Right to be provided with information

If you have asserted the right to rectification, erasure or limitation of processing to the controller, he is obliged to inform all recipients to whom personal data pertaining to you has been disclosed, of this rectification or erasure of the data or limitation to processing, unless this should prove impossible or involves a disproportionate effort. You have a right with respect to the controller to be informed about these recipients.

Right of data portability

You have the right to receive the personal data pertaining to you provided by the controller in a structured, common, machine-readable format. Moreover you have the right to transmit this data to another controller without obstruction by the controller who provided the personal data, to the extent that

The processing is based on consent given pursuant to Article 6 subs. 1 a) GDPR or Article 9 subs. 2 a) GDPR or a contract pursuant to Article 6 subs. 1 b) GDPR and
The processing occurs using automated procedures. In the exercise of this right, you also have the right to effect that the personal data pertaining to you is directly transmitted from one controller to another controller, to the extent this is technically feasible. Freedoms and rights of other persons may not be infringed thereby.
The right to portability does not apply to processing of personal data required to perform tasks that are assigned to the controller in the interest of public policy or the exercise of public authority.

Right to object

You have the right, for reasons that result from your particular situation, to lodge objection at any time to the processing of personal data pertaining to you based upon Article 6 subs. 1 e) or f) GDPR; this also applies for profiling performed on the basis of these provisions. The controller no longer processes the personal data pertaining to you, unless he can demonstrate compelling protected reasons for the processing that outweigh your interests, rights, and freedoms or the processing serves the assertion, exercise or defence of legal claims.

If the personal data pertaining to you is processed for the purpose of direct advertising, you have the right to lodge objection at any time to the processing of personal data pertaining to you for purposes of such advertising. This also applies to profiling to the extent it is related to such direct advertising. If you object to the processing for the purposes of direct advertising, then the personal data pertaining to you will no longer be processed for these purposes. You have the possibility in connection with use of services of the information society—not withstanding Directive 2002/58/EG—to exercise your right to object through automated procedures for which technical specifications are used.

Right to revoke consent under data protection law

You have the right to revoke your consent declaration under data protection law at any time. The legality of the processing performed on the basis of your consent until revocation will not be affected by the revocation of consent.

Automatic decisions in individual cases, including profiling

You have the right not to be subjected to a decision based entirely on an automated procedure—including profiling—that has legal effect on you or in any way substantially restricts you in similar ways. This also applies if the decision

that is required for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and the controller,
due to legal regulations of the Union or the Member State to which the controller is subject, is permissible, and these legal regulations contain reasonable measures to protect your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests or
occur with your explicit consent.

Nevertheless, these decisions may not affect particular categories of personal data according to Article 9 subs. 1 GDPR, to the extent Article 9 subs. 2 a) or g) does not apply, and appropriate measures to protect your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests have been taken. With respect to the cases mentioned in (1) and (3) the controller takes appropriate measures to protect your rights and freedoms as well as your legitimate interests, to which at least the right to effect the intervention of a person from the side of the controller, to present the own standpoint and to challenge the decision belongs.

Right to complain to a supervisory body

Notwithstanding other administrative or judicial legal recourse, you are entitled to the right to complain to a supervisory body, in particular in the Member State where you are resident or work or the place where the violation is alleged to have occurred, if your are of the opinion that the processing of the personal data pertaining to you violates the GDPR. The supervisory body to which the complaint is submitted instructs the complainant as to the status and result of the complaint, including the possibility of judicial recourse pursuant to Article 78 GDPR.

Use of plugins

Google Web Fonts

This website uses so-called Web Fonts provided by Google to ensure the uniform use of fonts on this site. These Google fonts are locally installed so that a connection to Google’s servers will not be established in conjunction with this application.

Newsletter data

If you wish to receive the newsletter offered on the website, we need from you an e-mail address as well as information that permits us to check whether you are the holder of the email address given and consent to receipt of the newsletter. Other data are not collected or are only collected on a voluntary basis. We use this data solely for sending the information requested and do not disclose this to third parties.

The processing of the data entered in the newsletter subscription form is performed solely upon the basis of your consent (Art. 6 subs. 1 a) GDPR). The consent to storage of the data, the email address, as well as its use for sending the newsletter can be revoked at any time, such as by means of the “cancellation” link in the newsletter. The legality of the data processing already performed remains unaffected by the revocation.

The data collected from you for purposes of newsletter subscription are stored by us until you cancel your subscription to the newsletter and erased after cancellation of the newsletter. Data collected for other purposes and stored by us (e.g. email addresses for the members’ area) remain unaffected thereby.

MailerLite

We use MailerLite to manage our email marketing subscriber list and to send emails to our subscribers. MailerLite is a third-party provider, which may collect and process your data using industry standard technologies to help us monitor and improve our newsletter. MailerLite’s Privacy Policy is available at https://www.mailerlite.com/privacy-policy.

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter by clicking on the unsubscribe link provided at the end of each newsletter.

Giveaways and contests

If you enter a giveaway or contest, your email address and name is collected. If you win a physical prize, you may be asked to give your physical address.