Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and the Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG).
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:
Paulina Burzynska
Munich 81739
Email: info@withpaulina.com
3. Data Collection and Processing
We collect and process the following personal data:
Newsletter Subscription: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your full name and email address.
Purchases and Bookings: When you make a purchase or book a service, we collect your full name, email address, postal address, and payment details.
Website Usage: We collect data on your IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage behavior through cookies and similar technologies, with your consent.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and certain cookies, we rely on your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Contractual Necessity: For processing purchases and bookings, we process your data to fulfill our contractual obligations (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
Legitimate Interests: For website analytics and improving our services, we process data based on our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:
Newsletter Subscribers: Data is deleted if inactive after 6 months with no purchases.
Purchase Data: Retained as required by German tax law.
Other Data: Reviewed and deleted every 6 months if no longer necessary.
6. Data Sharing with Third Parties
We share your personal data with the following third-party service providers, who process data on our behalf and are compliant with GDPR:
Stripe, Inc.: For secure payment processing.
Podia: For website hosting, course delivery, and newsletters.
Fyndery GmbH: For workshop and event bookings.
These providers may process data outside the EU, but appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device, in compliance with TTDSG. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner.
8. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
Access: Request information about your personal data we hold.
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@withpaulina.com.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
SSL encryption for secure website access.
Use of GDPR-compliant platforms for hosting and transactions.
Strong, unique passwords and two-factor authentication.
Password-protected devices used solely by the data controller.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Paulina Burzynska
Munich 81739
Email: info@withpaulina.com