Privacy Policy

1. Data Protection at a Glance

a. General Information
The following information provides a clear overview of how your personal data is handled when you visit this website. Personal data refers to any information that can be used to identify you personally.
Detailed information on data protection can be found in the full privacy policy below.

b. Who is responsible for data processing on this website?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. The relevant contact details can be found in the section “Information on the Responsible Party” of this privacy policy.

c. How do we collect your data?
Some data is collected when you actively provide it to us, for example by entering information into a contact form.
Other data is collected automatically or with your consent when you visit the website through our IT systems. This includes technical data such as your browser type, operating system, or time of access. This data is collected automatically when you access the website.

d. What do we use your data for?
Some of the data is required to ensure the proper technical operation of the website. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior.
If contracts are concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data is also processed for contract offers, orders, or other service-related inquiries.

e. What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to receive information free of charge at any time about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data.
If you have given consent to data processing, you may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future. You also have the right, under certain conditions, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
In addition, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
You may contact us at any time regarding these rights or for any further questions on data protection.

f. Analysis tools and third-party tools
When you visit this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is primarily done using analysis tools.
Further details on these tools can be found in the sections below.

2. Hosting

We host the content of our website with the following provider:

a. StadelConsulting Steffen Stadel
Provider:
StadelConsulting Steffen Stadel
Engelhagstr. 10
72810 Gomaringen
Germany

Further information can be found in the provider’s privacy policy:
https://stadelconsulting.de/datenschutzerklaerung/

The use of this hosting provider is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, as we have a legitimate interest in ensuring the reliable presentation of our website.

If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG, insofar as this consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g. device fingerprinting). Consent may be revoked at any time.

b. Data Processing Agreement
We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) with the hosting provider. This agreement ensures that personal data is processed only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. General Information and Legal Basis

a. Data Protection
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Your personal data is treated confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g. email communication) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection against access by third parties cannot be guaranteed.

b. Information on the Responsible Party
The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means of processing personal data, either alone or jointly with others.

c. Storage Period
Unless a more specific storage period is stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will be stored until the purpose for processing no longer applies.
If you submit a valid request for deletion or revoke your consent, your data will be deleted unless statutory retention obligations (e.g. tax or commercial law) require further storage. In such cases, deletion will take place once these obligations cease to apply.

d. Legal Bases for Processing
If you have given consent, your personal data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR for special categories of data.
If consent relates to the transfer of data to third countries, processing is also based on Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR.
If data is required for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
If processing is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation, Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR applies.
In other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

4. Data Collection on This Website

a. Contact by Email
If you contact us by email, your inquiry and all related personal data (e.g. name, inquiry content) will be processed for the purpose of handling your request.
Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your request is related to a contract or pre-contractual measures. Otherwise, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) or Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), where applicable.
Your data will remain stored until you request deletion, revoke consent, or the purpose for storage no longer applies. Mandatory legal retention periods remain unaffected.

b. Registration on This Website
You may register on this website to access additional features. The data entered during registration is used solely for providing the respective service.
Mandatory information must be provided in full; otherwise, registration may be refused.
Registered data will be stored for the duration of your registration and deleted thereafter, subject to statutory retention obligations.

5. Members Area – MentorTools

We use MentorTools to provide a user-friendly members area and access to training materials.
Provider:
HL Online Service GmbH
Sihleggstrasse 23
CH-8832 Wollerau
Switzerland
support@mentortools.com

Personal data processed may include your name, email address, and usage data related to the platform.
Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) or Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
Privacy policy:
https://www.mentortools.com/privacy-policy?lang=en
A data processing agreement has been concluded with MentorTools.

6. Newsletter – Brevo

We use Brevo (Sendinblue GmbH, Berlin, Germany) to send newsletters.
Brevo allows us to analyze newsletter campaigns (open rates, link clicks, conversions, segmentation).
Processing is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
After unsubscribing, your email address may be stored in a blacklist to prevent future mailings. This is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Privacy policies:
https://www.brevo.com/legal/privacypolicy/
A data processing agreement has been concluded.

7. Own Services – Email Information

If you register to receive information by email, we process your personal data based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Processed data includes:
First and last name
Email address
Country
Region

You may revoke your consent at any time via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us directly. Your data will be deleted unless statutory retention obligations apply.

Last updated: December 21, 2025