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The controller for data processing on this website is [REGISTERED BUSINESS NAME], Beiserstraße 11a, 85521 Ottobrunn, Germany. Email: michael.gollits@independentconsulting.net. [DATA PROTECTION OFFICER DETAILS IF ONE IS REQUIRED OR APPOINTED.]
Server log files. When you visit this site, the hosting provider automatically records information your browser transmits: browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, host name, time of request and IP address. This data is not merged with other sources. The legal basis is legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR in the secure and stable operation of the site.
Contact form and email. If you contact me through the form or by email, the details you provide are stored so that I can deal with your enquiry and any follow up. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR where the contact relates to a contract or pre-contractual steps, and Article 6(1)(f) GDPR otherwise. Data is deleted once it is no longer required, subject to statutory retention periods.
Research subscription. If you subscribe to the weekly research, your email address is stored for that purpose on the basis of your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may withdraw consent at any time using the unsubscribe link in any issue. [NAME THE MAILING PLATFORM AND WHERE IT PROCESSES DATA.]
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This site is hosted by [PROVIDER NAME AND ADDRESS]. [CONFIRM WHETHER A DATA PROCESSING AGREEMENT IS IN PLACE AND WHERE SERVERS ARE LOCATED.]
[STATE WHETHER ANY DATA IS TRANSFERRED OUTSIDE THE EEA AND ON WHAT LEGAL BASIS.]
You have the right to request access to the personal data held about you, to have inaccurate data corrected, to have data erased, to restrict processing, to data portability, and to object to processing carried out on the basis of legitimate interest. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time with effect for the future. To exercise any of these rights, contact michael.gollits@independentconsulting.net.
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The competent authority is [SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY, AS ADVISED BY COUNSEL].
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This policy may be updated to reflect changes to the site or to legal requirements. The current version always applies.