Protecting your personal data during its collection, processing, and use while visiting my website is a matter of great importance to us. Your data is protected in accordance with legal regulations. Below, you will find information about the data that is collected during your visit to the website and how it is used.

1. Name and Address of the Controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation and other national data protection laws of the member states, as well as other data protection provisions, is:

Edgar Kutschera
Dortustr. 46
D-14467 Potsdam
GERMANY

Phone: +49 176 30 10 30 25
Email: see here
Website: https://www.frane-media.com

2. Name and Address of the Data Protection Officer

The data protection officer of the controller is:

Edgar Kutschera
Dortustr. 46
D-14467 Potsdam
GERMANY

Phone: +49 176 30 10 30 25
Email: see here
Website: https://www.frane-media.com

3. General Information about Data Processing

Scope of Processing Personal Data

I generally process personal data of my users only as far as necessary to provide a functioning website as well as my content and services. Processing personal data of my users regularly takes place only after the user’s consent. An exception applies in cases where obtaining prior consent is not possible due to factual reasons and processing of data is permitted by legal regulations.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

If we obtain the data subject’s consent for processing personal data, Article 6(1)(a) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the legal basis.

For processing personal data necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations necessary for pre-contractual measures.

If the processing of personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which my company is subject, Article 6(1)(c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

In cases where vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Article 6(1)(d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.

If processing is necessary to protect a legitimate interest of my company or a third party and the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the aforementioned interest, Article 6(1)(f) GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing.

Data Deletion and Storage Duration

Personal data of the data subject will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage ceases to apply. Storage may also take place if required by European or national legislators in EU regulations, laws, or other provisions to which the controller is subject. Data will also be blocked or deleted when a storage period required by the aforementioned norms expires, unless further storage of the data is necessary for the conclusion or fulfillment of a contract.

4. Provision of the Website and Creation of Log Files

Description and Scope of Data Processing

Each time you access my website, my system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of the accessing computer.

The following data is collected:

1. Information about the browser type and version used
2. The user’s operating system
3. The user’s internet service provider
4. The user’s IP address
5. Date and time of access
6. Websites from which the user’s system accesses my website
7. Websites that are accessed by the user’s system via my website

The data is also stored in the log files of my system. Storage of this data together with other personal data of the user does not occur.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

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

Purpose of Data Processing

The temporary storage of the IP address by the system is necessary to enable the delivery of the website to the user’s computer. For this purpose, the user’s IP address must be stored for the duration of the session.

The storage in log files is done to ensure the functionality of the website. The data also serves to optimize the website and ensure the security of my information technology systems. An evaluation of the data for marketing purposes does not take place in this context.

These purposes also constitute my legitimate interest in data processing according to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Storage Duration

The data is deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of data collection for the provision of the website, this is the case when the respective session ends.

In the case of storage of data in log files, this is the case after no later than seven days. Additional storage is possible. In this case, the IP addresses of the users are deleted or anonymized, so that an assignment of the calling client is no longer possible.

Objection and Removal Options

The collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is mandatory for the

operation of the website. Consequently, there is no possibility of objection on the part of the user.

5. Use of Cookies

Description and Scope of Data Processing

My website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser on the user’s computer system. If a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is visited again.

I use cookies to make my website more user-friendly. Some elements of my website require that the calling browser be identified even after a page change.

The following data is stored and transmitted in the cookies:

1. Language settings
2. Items in a shopping cart
3. Log-in information

In addition, I use cookies on my website that enable an analysis of the user’s browsing behavior.

In this way, the following data can be transmitted:

1. Entered search terms
2. Frequency of page views
3. Use of website features

The user data collected in this way is pseudonymized by technical measures. Therefore, it is no longer possible to assign the data to the calling user. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the users.

When accessing my website, users are informed about the use of cookies for analytical purposes and their consent to the processing of personal data used in this context is obtained. In this context, a reference is also made to this data protection declaration.

6. Contact Form and Email Contact

Description and Scope of Data Processing

My website contains a contact form that can be used for electronic contact. If a user takes advantage of this option, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to me and stored. This data includes:

1. Name
2. Email address
3. Subject
4. Message

At the time of sending the message, the following data is also stored:

1. The user’s IP address
2. Date and time of registration

Your consent to the processing of the data is obtained during the sending process, and reference is made to this data protection declaration.

Alternatively, you can contact me via the provided email address. In this case, the user’s personal data transmitted by email will be stored.

In this context, the data will not be passed on to third parties. The data is used exclusively for processing the conversation.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal basis for the processing of the data is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR, provided that the user has given their consent.

The legal basis for the processing of data transmitted in the course of sending an email is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If the email contact aims to conclude a contract, then the additional legal basis for the processing is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

Purpose of Data Processing

The processing of personal data from the input mask serves only to process the establishment of contact. In the case of contact via email, this also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data.

The other personal data processed during the sending process serves to prevent misuse of the contact form and to ensure the security of my information technology systems.

Duration of Storage

The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for achieving the purpose for which it was collected. For personal data from the input mask of the contact form and those that were sent by email, this is the case when the respective conversation with the user has ended. The conversation is ended when it can be inferred from the circumstances that the matter in question has been conclusively clarified.

The personal data additionally collected during the sending process will be deleted after a period of seven days at the latest.

Objection and Removal Options

The user has the possibility to revoke their consent to the processing of personal data at any time. If the user contacts me by email, they can object to the storage of their personal data at any time. In such a case, the conversation cannot be continued.

All personal data that was stored in the course of establishing contact will be deleted in this case.

7. Rights of the Data Subject

If personal data is processed by you, you are affected within the meaning of the GDPR and you have the following rights vis-à-vis the controller:

Right of Access

You can ask the controller to confirm whether personal data concerning you is being processed by me.

If such processing is taking place, you can request the following information from the controller:

1. The purposes for which the personal data is processed.
2. The categories of personal data being processed.
3. The recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data concerning you has been or will be disclosed.
4. The planned duration of storage of the personal data concerning you or, if specific information is not available, criteria for determining the storage period.
5. The existence of a right to correction or deletion of personal data concerning you, a right to restriction of processing by the controller, or a right to object to such processing.
6. The existence of a right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority;
7. all available information about the origin of the data if the personal data was not collected from the data subject;
8. the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, according to Article 22(1) and (4) of the GDPR, and – at least in these cases – meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject.

Right to Rectification

You have a right to rectification and/or completion vis-à-vis the controller, if the processed personal data concerning you is incorrect or incomplete. The controller must carry out the rectification without delay.

Right to Restriction of Processing

Under the following conditions, you can request the restriction of the processing of personal data concerning you:

1. If you dispute the accuracy of the personal data concerning you for a period of time that enables the controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
2. The processing is unlawful, you refuse to delete the personal data and instead request the restriction of the use of the personal data.
3. The controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of processing, but you need it to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims, or
4. If you have filed an objection to the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate reasons of the controller outweigh your reasons.

If the processing of personal data concerning you has been restricted, this data – apart from being stored – may 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 Union or a Member State.

If the processing restriction has been restricted according to the above conditions, you will be informed by the controller before the restriction is lifted.

Right to Deletion

a) Obligation to Delete

You may request the controller to delete the personal data concerning you without delay, and the controller is obligated to delete this data without delay if one of the following reasons applies:

1. The personal data concerning you is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed.
2. You revoke your consent, on which the processing was based pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
3. You file an objection against the processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate reasons for the processing, or you file an objection against the processing pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR.
4. The personal data concerning you has been processed unlawfully.
5. The deletion of personal data concerning you is necessary to fulfill a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the controller is subject.
6. The personal data concerning you was collected in relation to information society services offered pursuant to Article 8(1) GDPR

b) Information to Third Parties

If the controller has made the personal data concerning you public and is obliged to delete it pursuant to Article 17(1) GDPR, they shall take appropriate measures, including technical measures, taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs, to inform data controllers who process the personal data that you, as the data subject, have requested the deletion of all links to this personal data or of copies or replications of this personal data.

c) Exceptions

The right to deletion does not exist if processing is necessary:

to fulfill a legal obligation required by the law of the Union or of the Member States to which the controller is subject, or to carry out a task that is in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.
for reasons of public interest in the area of public health pursuant to Article 9(2)(h) and (i) and Article 9(3) GDPR;
for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes, or statistical purposes pursuant to Article 89(1) GDPR, insofar as the right referred to in Section a) is likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the objectives of this processing, or
to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims.

Right to Information

If you have exercised your right to rectify, delete, or restrict the processing vis-à-vis the controller, the controller is obliged to communicate this rectification or deletion of the data or restriction of processing to all recipients to whom the personal data concerning you has been disclosed, unless this proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.

You have the right vis-à-vis the controller to be informed about these recipients.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you that you have provided to the controller in a structured, common, and machine-readable format. In addition, you have the right to transfer this data to another controller without hindrance from the controller to whom the personal data was provided, provided that:

1. the processing is based on consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR or on a contract pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR and
2. the processing is carried out using automated methods.

In exercising this right, you also have the right to have the personal data concerning you transmitted directly from one controller to another controller, insofar as this is technically feasible. The freedoms and rights of other persons must not be affected by this.

The right to data portability does not apply to the processing of personal data necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

Right to Object

You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data, which is carried out pursuant to Article 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

The controller will no longer process the personal data concerning you, unless they can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing that outweigh your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims.

If the personal data concerning you is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for the purpose of such advertising; this also applies to profiling, insofar as it is associated with such direct marketing.

If you object to processing for direct marketing purposes, the personal data concerning you will no longer be processed for these purposes.

You have the option of exercising your right to object in connection with the use of information society services, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC, using automated procedures that use technical specifications.

Right to Revoke the Declaration of Consent under Data Protection Law

You have the right to revoke your declaration of consent under data protection law at any time. The revocation of consent does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation.

Automated Decision-Making in Individual Cases Including Profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based exclusively on automated processing – including profiling – that has legal effect against you or significantly impairs you in a similar manner. This does not apply if the decision:

1. is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between you and the controller,
2. is permissible on the basis of legal provisions of the Union or the Member States to which the controller is subject and these legal provisions contain appropriate measures to safeguard your rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests, or
3. takes place with your express consent.

However, these decisions may not be based on special categories of personal data pursuant to Article 9(1) GDPR, unless Article 9(2)(a) or (g) GDPR applies and appropriate measures have been taken to protect your rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests.

With regard to the cases referred to in (1) and (3), the controller shall take appropriate measures to safeguard the rights and freedoms and your legitimate interests, including at least the right to obtain the intervention of a person by the controller, to state their own position, and to contest the decision.

Right to Appeal to a Supervisory Authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to appeal to a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your place of residence, your place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of personal data concerning you is contrary to the GDPR.

The supervisory authority to which the appeal has been lodged shall inform the appellant of the status and results of the appeal, including the possibility of a judicial remedy pursuant to Article 78 GDPR.