Privacy Policy

I place great importance on protecting your personal data. I process only data that is technically necessary, do not use analytics or tracking tools, and do not integrate third-party tracking services. No analytics, profiling, or marketing tracking tools are used. This information applies to andreherling.de (Axum) and cloud.andreherling.de (NextCloud).

No analytics or tracking tools

No analytics or tracking tools (for example web analytics, profiling, marketing tracking, or retargeting) are used on this website. Personal usage data is not shared with third parties for advertising or analytics purposes.

Controller

The controller for data processing on this website is the provider named in the imprint.

Provider: André Herling (Freelance)
Represented by: Owner: André Herling
Email: kontakt@andreherling.de

Types of data processed

Master data (e.g. name)
Contact data (e.g. email address, phone number)
Content data (e.g. details from inquiries or uploaded files)
Usage data (e.g. pages visited, access times)
Meta / communication data (e.g. IP address, technical server logs, browser and OS information)

Purposes of processing

Providing secure and functional websites
Handling contact requests and client communication
Ensuring technical stability and IT security
Compliance with legal obligations (including retention duties)

Legal bases

Depending on context, processing is based in particular on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contract / pre-contract), Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR (legal obligations), Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interests in secure operation and communication), and where applicable Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent).

Contact inquiries

If you contact me by email, phone, or via a form, your details are processed to handle your request and potential follow-up questions.

Server log files

When these websites are accessed, technically necessary log data may be processed, including IP address, date and time, requested resource, browser type/version, and operating system. Log files are generally stored for 42 days and then deleted or anonymized, unless longer storage is required for legal reasons or security incident clarification.

Storage period

Personal data is stored only as long as needed for the respective purpose or as required by law. Where statutory retention obligations apply (e.g. commercial/tax law), storage may be required for up to 10 years.

Recipients of data

Hosting is provided by Strato AG (Pascalstraße 10, 10587 Berlin, Germany) as a processor under Art. 28 GDPR. Personal data is otherwise disclosed only if necessary for contract performance, required by law, or based on your consent.

Your rights

Access to processed data (Art. 15 GDPR)
Rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
Erasure of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
Objection to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR)
Complaint to a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

Data security

Technical and organizational security measures are implemented, including SSL/TLS encryption, strict access restrictions, and secure hosting in Germany.

Changes to this privacy policy

This privacy policy may be updated due to legal, technical, or organizational changes. Current version date: March 27, 2026.