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1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

Linus Emilian Gaul
Polis Nova Initiative
Southern Germany
Email: Linus.gaul@web.de

2. Collection and storage of personal data

When filling out and submitting the contact form on this website, personal data is collected. This includes:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Subject (optional)
  • Message

This data is used exclusively to process and respond to your enquiry. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to contact enquiries) and Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR where you have given consent.

The data is stored in the database of the platform on which this website is hosted and forwarded by email to the controller. It is not shared with third parties unless there is a legal obligation to do so.

3. Storage period

The data collected via the contact form is stored for as long as is necessary to process the enquiry. It is then deleted, unless statutory retention requirements apply.

4. Hosting

This website is hosted on the Base44 platform. When using the website, technical data (such as IP address, browser type and version, date and time of access) is processed by the hosting provider to enable the technical operation of the website. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

5. Your rights

You have the right at any time to information about the personal data stored about you (Art. 15 GDPR), the right to rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR), the right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR), the right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR), and the right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR).

To exercise these rights, please contact the address listed under section 1.

6. Right to object

You have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you (Art. 21 GDPR).

7. Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority, usually at your place of residence or workplace or at the place of the alleged infringement.

8. Cookies and tracking

This website does not use tracking cookies or any analytics or advertising tools. No profiling takes place.

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