legal notice Heike Patault 578 Route de la Frotterie, Courcemont, 72110, France VAT registration number: FR80894353150 E-mail: heike.patault@gmail.com Website: www.heike-patault.com Privacy Policy GENERAL INFORMATION The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information on data protection, please refer to our data protection declaration below. DATA COLLECTION ON THIS WEBSITE Who is responsible for data collection on this website? The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the operator's contact details in the imprint of this website. HOW IS YOUR DATA COLLECTED? Your data is collected in part by you providing it to us. This may be data that you enter into a contact form, for example. Other data is collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website. This is mainly technical data (e.g. internet browser, operating system or time of page view). This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter this website. WHAT DO WE USE YOUR DATA FOR? Some of the data is collected to ensure that the website is provided without errors. Other data may be used to analyse your user behaviour. WHAT RIGHTS DO YOU HAVE REGARDING YOUR DATA? You have the right to receive information about the origin, recipient and purpose of your stored personal data at any time and free of charge. You also have the right to request that this data be corrected or deleted. You can contact us at any time at the address given in the imprint if you have any questions about this or any other data protection issues. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. You can contact us at any time with any questions you may have on this or any other data protection issue. ANALYSIS TOOLS AND THIRD-PARTY TOOLS When you visit this website, your surfing behaviour may be statistically evaluated. This is done primarily using cookies and so-called analysis programmes. You can find detailed information on these analysis programmes in the following data protection declaration. EXTERNAL HOSTING We host the content of our website with the following provider: WIX The provider is Wix.com Ltd., 40 Namal Tel Aviv St., Tel Aviv 6350671, Israel (hereinafter referred to as "WIX"). WIX is a tool for creating and hosting websites. When you visit our website, WIX is used to analyse user behaviour, visitor sources, the region of the website visitors and the number of visitors. WIX stores cookies on your browser that are necessary for the display of the website and to ensure security (necessary cookies). The data collected via WIX may be stored on various servers worldwide. WIX's servers are located in the USA, among other places. For details, please refer to the WIX privacy policy: https://de.wix.com/about/privacy. According to WIX, data transfer to the USA and other third countries is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission or comparable guarantees in accordance with Art. 46 GDPR. Details can be found here: https://de.wix.com/about/privacy-dpa-users. WIX is used on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in ensuring that our website is presented as reliably as possible. If consent has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG, insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's terminal device (e.g. device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time. The company is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States that is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards when data is processed in the United States. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to comply with these data protection standards. Further information can be obtained from the provider at the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/s/participant-search/participantdetail? contact=true&id=a2zt0000000GnbGAAS&status=Active. DATA PROTECTION The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this data protection declaration. When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can be used to personally identify you. This data protection declaration explains what data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done. We would like to point out that data transmission over the internet (e.g. when communicating by e-mail) can be subject to security vulnerabilities. It is not possible to provide complete protection of data from access by third parties. Information on the responsible body The data controller for data processing on this website is: Heike Patault 578 Route de la Frotterie Courcemont, 72110, France E-mail: heike.patault@gmail.com The controller is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data (e.g. names, e-mail addresses, etc.). Storage period Unless a more specific storage period is mentioned in this data protection declaration, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for which the data is processed no longer applies. If you make a justified request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, provided that we have no other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g. tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, the data will be deleted once these reasons no longer apply. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE LEGAL BASIS FOR DATA PROCESSING ON THIS WEBSITE If you have consented to the data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 lit. a GDPR, if special categories of data are processed in accordance with Art. 9 para. 1 GDPR. In the event of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing also takes place on the basis of Art. 49 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to access to information on your terminal device (e.g. via device fingerprinting), data processing also takes place on the basis of Section 25 (1) of the TDDDG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. If your data is required for the fulfilment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Article 6 (1) (b) of the GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if it is required for the fulfilment of a legal obligation on the basis of Article 6 (1) (c) of the GDPR. Data processing may also be carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The relevant legal basis in each individual case is explained in the following paragraphs of this data protection declaration. Recipients of personal data In the course of our business activities, we work with various external parties. In some cases, this also requires the transfer of personal data to these external parties. We only disclose personal data to external parties if this is necessary for the fulfilment of a contract, if we are legally obliged to do so (e. e.g. transfer of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the transfer in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR or if another legal basis allows the transfer of data. When using processors, we only transfer personal data of our customers on the basis of a valid contract for order processing. In the case of joint processing, a contract for joint processing is concluded. WITHDRAWAL OF YOUR CONSENT TO DATA PROCESSING Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can revoke your consent at any time. To do so, simply send us an informal e-mail. The lawfulness of the data processing carried out up to the point of revocation remains unaffected by the revocation. Right to object to data collection in special cases and to direct marketing (Art. 21 GDPR) If the data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. E or F GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at ANY TIME for reasons arising from your particular situation. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The respective legal basis on which processing is based can be found in this data protection declaration. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data – unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing is for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims (objection under Art. 21 (1) GDPR). If your personal data is processed for the purposes of direct marketing (which it is not!), you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purposes of such marketing. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is associated with such direct marketing. If you object, your personal data will no longer be used for the purposes of direct marketing (objection under Art. 21 (1) GDPR). Right of appeal to the competent supervisory authority In the event of a breach of the GDPR, the data subject has the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement. The right of appeal exists without prejudice to other administrative or judicial remedies. Right to data portability You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfilment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a standard, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done if it is technically feasible. Information, deletion and correction In accordance with the applicable legal provisions, you have the right to request information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of the data processing, and, if applicable, the right to correct or delete this data, free of charge. You can contact us at any time at the address given in the imprint if you have any questions about this or other issues relating to personal data. Right to restriction of processing You have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted. To do so, you can contact us at any time at the address given in the imprint. The right to restrict processing applies in the following cases: If you dispute the accuracy of the personal data we have stored about you, we usually need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification, you have the right to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted. If the processing of your personal data was/is unlawful, you may request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion. If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it to exercise, defend or assert legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of deletion. If you have lodged an objection in accordance with Art. 21 (1) GDPR, a balancing of your interests and ours must be carried out. As long as it is not yet clear whose interests prevail, you have the right to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data. If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data may – apart from its storage – only be processed with your consent or for the purpose of asserting, exercising or defending legal claims or protecting the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of an important public interest of the European Union or a Member State. Objection to advertising e-mails The use of contact data published in the context of the imprint obligation for the purpose of sending unsolicited advertising and information material is hereby prohibited. The operators of the pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising information being sent, for example by spam e-mails. DATA COLLECTION ON THIS WEBSITE COOKIES My website uses so-called "cookies". Cookies are small text files that do not cause any damage to your device. They are either stored temporarily on your device for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (permanent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted after you have finished your visit. Permanent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or until they are automatically deleted by your web browser. Necessary cookies help to make a website usable by enabling basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. In some cases, cookies from third-party companies may also be stored on your device when you visit our site (third-party cookies). These enable us or you to use certain services provided by the third-party company (e.g. cookies for processing payment services). Cookies have various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary, as certain website functions would not work without them (e.g. the shopping basket function or the display of videos). Other cookies are used to analyse user behaviour or to display advertising. Technically necessary cookies (e.g. shopping basket cookies) are stored on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in storing cookies to ensure that our services are provided in a technically error-free and optimised manner. Other cookies are only stored with your consent on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR. Consent can be revoked at any time with future effect. You can set your browser to inform you when cookies are set and to only allow cookies in individual cases, to exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general, and to activate the automatic deletion of cookies when the browser is closed. If you deactivate cookies, the functionality of this website may be limited. CONTACT FORM If you send me enquiries using the contact form, I will store the information you provide on the enquiry form, including the contact details you provide there, for the purpose of processing the enquiry and in the event of follow-up questions. I will not pass on this data without your consent. This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR, provided that your enquiry is related to the fulfilment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of the enquiries addressed to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if this has been requested. The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request us to delete it, revoke your consent to its storage or the purpose for which it is stored no longer applies (e.g. after your enquiry has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions – in particular retention periods – remain unaffected. INQUIRY BY E-MAIL OR TELEPHONE If you contact me by e-mail, telephone or fax, your enquiry, including all personal data arising from it (name, enquiry), will be stored and processed by me for the purpose of processing your request. I will not pass on this data without your consent. The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR, provided that your request is related to the fulfilment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) and/or on our legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR), as we have a legitimate interest in the effective processing of the requests addressed to us. The data you send us via contact requests will remain with us until you request us to delete it, revoke your consent to its storage or the purpose for which it is stored no longer applies (e.g. after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions – in particular statutory retention periods – remain unaffected. WEBSITE ANALYSIS WITH GOOGLE ANALYTICS This website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, after the user's consent has been obtained. The responsible entities are Google Ireland Limited, Google Building Gordon House, 4 Barrow St, Dublin, D04 E5W5, Ireland, for users from the EU/EEA and Switzerland. Google Analytics 4 uses IP anonymisation by default, which means that your IP address is immediately shortened when you interact with this website. Only in rare cases will your full IP be transmitted to a Google server based in the USA and shortened there. Google claims that the IP transmitted via Google Analytics is never combined with other Google data. Google Analytics 4 is only activated with your consent via the cookie banner and can be cancelled at any time via the cookie settings. The data processed includes: usage data such as page views, website interaction, general location and visit duration; and communication data such as truncated IP addresses, user agent, language settings and screen resolution. The purpose of this data processing is for Google to evaluate the use of your website on your behalf, to compile reports on the activities and to analyse the performance of the website. This data processing is legal, based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 sentence 1 TTDSG. Google Ireland Limited, Google LLC and Alphabet Inc are the recipients of this data. Your website usage information is usually sent to a Google server in the United States, an action that has been legitimised by the European Commission's recent adequacy decision of 10 July 2023, which recognises Google LLC's certification under the EU-US Privacy Shield. In terms of data storage, any data associated with cookies is automatically deleted after a certain period of time, monthly for data that has reached its retention period, and a maximum of 2 years for Google Analytics cookies. For more information on the terms of use of Google Analytics and Google's privacy policy, please visit {link}https://policies.google.com/{link-ende} and {link}https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/12017362{link-ende}. Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies", text files that are stored on the computer of the site visitor and that enable an analysis of the use of the website by the site visitor. The information generated by the cookie about the use of this website by the site visitor (including the truncated IP address) is usually transmitted to a Google server and stored there. Google Analytics is used on this website exclusively with the extension "_anonymizeIp()". This extension ensures that the IP address is anonymised by truncation and excludes the possibility of direct personal identification. The extension ensures that the IP address is truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or in other states that are party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. The IP address transmitted by the corresponding browser as part of Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data. On behalf of the website operator, Google will use the information collected to evaluate the use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide the website operator with other services relating to website activity and internet usage (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). The legitimate interest in data processing lies in optimising this website, analysing the use of the website and adapting the content. The interests of the users are sufficiently protected by pseudonymisation. Google LLC. is certified under the so-called Privacy Shield (list entry here) and guarantees an appropriate level of data protection on this basis. The data sent and linked to cookies, user IDs (e.g. user ID) or advertising IDs is automatically deleted after 50 months. Data whose retention period has been reached is automatically deleted once a month. The collection of data by Google Analytics can be prevented by the visitor to the site adjusting the cookie settings for this website. The collection and storage of the IP address and the data generated by cookies can also be objected to at any time with effect for the future. The corresponding browser plug-in can be downloaded and installed from the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Visitors to this website can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent future collection of data when visiting this website. Further information on the use of data by Google, setting and objection options, can be found in Google's privacy policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy) and in the settings for the display of advertising by Google (https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated). Spam protection with Google reCAPTCHA We have implemented Google reCAPTCHA in forms on our website to check whether the data entered in the forms comes from human visitors or from machines or automated programs, also known as "bots". This tool automatically analyses the behaviour of website visitors as soon as they interact with the website, using various information such as IP address, duration of stay and mouse movements. The data processed includes usage data such as the website accessed, the date and time of access and mouse movements, as well as communication data such as IP addresses, browser type and operating system. This processing is aimed at website visitors and users of online services. The main purpose of this processing is to prevent misuse of our contact form and thereby increase security. The legal basis for this is our legitimate interest in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f. GDPR. The data recipients are Google Ireland Ltd, based in Google Building Gordon House, Barrow St, Dublin 4, Ireland, (https://policies.google.com/privacy) and our website hosting provider. While your personal data is processed within the EU, the retention period for the processed data is determined by Google Ireland Limited. For more information, please refer to Google's privacy policy. reCAPTCHA: https://policies.google.com/privacy SOCIAL MEDIA INSTAGRAM This website uses functions of the Instagram service. These functions are provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland. When the social media element is active, a direct connection is established between your device and the Instagram server. This provides Instagram with information about your visit to this website . If you are logged in to your Instagram account, you can link the content of this website to your Instagram profile by clicking on the Instagram button. This allows Instagram to associate your visit to this website with your user account. Please note that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the data transmitted or of its use by Instagram. The use of this service is based on your consent in accordance with Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 Para. 1 TDDDG. Consent can be revoked at any time. Insofar as personal data is collected on our website using the tool described here and forwarded to Facebook or Instagram, we and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland, are jointly responsible for this data processing (Art. 26 GDPR). Joint responsibility is limited exclusively to the collection of data and its transfer to Facebook or Instagram. The processing by Facebook or Instagram by Facebook or Instagram is not part of the joint responsibility. The obligations incumbent on us jointly have been set out in a joint processing agreement. The wording of the agreement can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum. According to this agreement, we are responsible for providing data protection information when using the Facebook or Instagram tool and for implementing the tool on our website in a manner that is secure in terms of data protection law. Facebook is responsible for the data security of the Facebook and Instagram products. Rights of the data subject (e.g. requests for information) regarding the data processed by Facebook or Instagram can be asserted directly with Facebook. If you assert your rights as a data subject with us, we are obliged to forward these to Facebook. The data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission. Details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum, https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/ and https://de-de.facebook.com/help/566994660333381. Further information can be found in Instagram's privacy policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/. LINKEDIN We use social plug-ins from the social media network LinkedIn, which is operated by LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, on our website. The social plug-ins may be feeds, content sharing or links to our LinkedIn page. The social plugins are clearly labelled with the well-known LinkedIn logo and allow you to share interesting content directly from our website, for example. LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company Wilton Place in Dublin is responsible for data processing for the European Economic Area and Switzerland.