Please note that the following is a computer-generated translation of the original German version of the data protection statement for your convenience. The legal binding version is the German original one, which can be found in the German version of this website under “Datenschutz”.
Welcome to the website of my psychology practice
The following data protection statement applies to the use of my website and the services offered on it. This data protection statement informs you about the processing of personal data during your visit to this website. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the applicable data protection laws and requirements.
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Collection of general data and information
Every time you visit my website, a series of general data and information is collected, including data that has a personal reference. This data and information are stored in the server's log files. The types and versions of browsers used, the operating system used by the accessing system, the website from which an accessing system accesses my website (so-called referrers), the sub-websites that are accessed via an accessing system on my website, the date and time of an access to the website, an internet protocol address (IP address), the internet service provider of the accessing system and other similar data and information that serve to avert danger in the event of attacks on our IT infrastructure may be recorded.
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Personal data
Personal data is all information that relates to specific or identifiable persons. Processing includes any handling of personal data, in particular the storage, disclosure, acquisition, collection, deletion, storage, modification, destruction and use. Type, purpose and scope of processing.
By using this website, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with this data protection statement. Only such personal data is processed as is necessary to display the contents of the website correctly, to optimise the contents of the website, to ensure the permanent operability of the IT infrastructure and the technology of the website and to provide the necessary information to the law enforcement authorities in the event of a cyber attack. Personal data is processed for the period of time required for the purpose just mentioned. Personal data whose processing is no longer necessary will be anonymised or deleted.
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Data security and liability
Appropriate and suitable technical and organisational measures are taken to ensure data protection and data security. Despite such measures, violations of data protection may occur when processing personal data on the Internet. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute data security and disclaim any liability for the use of this website (also for linked websites).
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Links to other websites
This website may contain links to websites of other providers. My psychology practice has no control over these websites, their content, offerings or availability, or the data protection statements and policies that apply there.
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Cookies and other services
My psychology practice may use cookies on its website. Cookies contain a so-called cookie ID, a unique identifier of the cookie, which assigns websites and servers to a specific internet browser. A specific internet browser can be recognised and identified by this unique cookie ID. Such information about the use of this website (including your IP address) can, for example, in the case of Google Analytics, be transmitted to servers abroad and stored there. By using my website, you consent to the transfer of this data. My psychology practice may use further service offers from third-party providers (also abroad) in order to integrate their content and services, such as videos or articles, into the website. Such integration always requires that these third-party providers can collect and process the IP address and other information of visitors to this website. By using my website, you agree to this. When using third parties, we guarantee data protection in accordance with the law.
Buttons ("social media plugins") may be placed on this website that establish contact with the servers of social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.). By clicking on one of these buttons, you give your consent for necessary data such as IP address, website visit, etc. to be transmitted to the respective operator of the social network.
The website of my psychology practice may contain certain information that enables quick electronic contact as well as direct communication, which also includes a general email address. If you contact me via the communication options offered on my website, your contact details and content will only be used to process and respond to your enquiry. Please note: It cannot be guaranteed that your data will be transmitted confidentially. Therefore, no confidential data (personal or health concerns, etc.) should be transmitted when making this contact.
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Your rights
Based on the Data Protection Act, you have various rights, such as the right to information and the right to correct, delete or block personal data that has been processed. To assert your rights, please contact the psychology practice. I will be happy to provide you with further information in this regard.
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Changes
My psychology practice may amend this data protection statement at any time without notice. The current version published on our website will apply. Where the data protection statement forms part of a contract with you, I will notify you of the change by email or other appropriate means in the event of an update.
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Date 29 October 2023