Privacy Policy / Datenschutzerklärung

1. Name and Contact Details of the Controller

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

Mensch Creative GmbH
Froebelstr. 11c
10405 Berlin
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)160 8581 889
Email: hi@menschcreative.org

If you have any questions about data protection, you can contact us via the above details.

2. General Information on Data Processing

a) Scope of Processing Personal Data

We collect and use personal data only as far as necessary to provide a functional website and our services. The processing of personal data takes place only with the user’s consent or if permitted by legal regulations.

b) Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds under Art. 6(1) GDPR:

(a) Consent: When you give us explicit consent for a specific processing purpose.
(b) Contract Performance: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (e.g., service agreements).
(c) Legal Obligations: When processing is necessary for compliance with legal obligations.
(f) Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our website).

c) Data Deletion and Storage Duration

We store your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated or as required by legal retention periods. Once these periods expire, the data will be deleted unless further storage is required.

3. Collection and Storage of Personal Data

a) Visiting the Website

When you visit our website, our server automatically collects the following data:

IP address
Browser type/version
Operating system
Referrer URL
Date and time of the request

This data is stored in log files to ensure website security and functionality. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

b) Contacting Us

When you contact us via email or contact form, we collect:

Name
Email address
Message details

This data is used exclusively to process your request. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract initiation).

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience. These include:

a) Essential Cookies

These are required for the website’s basic functions and cannot be disabled.

b) Analytical and Marketing Cookies

With your consent, we use analytics tools like Google Analytics to analyze user behavior. You can opt out at any time.
How to manage cookies: You can configure your browser settings to refuse cookies or delete them manually. Disabling cookies may affect the website’s functionality.

5. Third-Party Services and Data Transfers

a) Google Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service by Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze user behavior. The information generated is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA.
Legal basis: Your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time.

b) Social Media Plugins

We use social media plugins (e.g., Facebook, Instagram). When you visit our website, no data is transmitted until you actively click on the plugin. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).

6. Your Rights as a Data Subject

As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR): Request details of the data we process about you.
Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): Request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") (Art. 17 GDPR): Request deletion of your data.
Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR): Request restricted processing under certain conditions.
Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): Receive your data in a structured format.
Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR): Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Email Address].

7. Data Security

We use SSL encryption to protect your data from unauthorized access. Our technical and organizational measures ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. The latest version will always be available on our website.

Contact for Data Protection Inquiries

If you have any concerns regarding data protection, you can contact: