General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can identify you personally. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the section “Information on the Responsible Entity” in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?
Some of your data is collected when you provide it to us, for example by filling out a contact form.
Other data is automatically collected by our IT systems when you visit the website or with your consent. This mainly includes technical data (e.g., web browser, operating system, or time of page access). The collection of this data happens automatically as soon as you enter the website.

For what purpose do we use your data?
Some data is collected to ensure the website is provided without errors. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.

What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right at any time to receive free information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you may withdraw this consent at any time for the future. Furthermore, you have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of processing your personal data. You also have the right to file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.
For these matters or further questions about data protection, you can contact us at any time.

Analysis Tools and Third-Party Tools

When you visit this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed, primarily using analysis programs. Detailed information on these analysis programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

Tracking and Analytics with Facebook Pixel

1. Use of Facebook Pixel
We use the “Facebook Pixel” analytics and advertising tool provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland (“Meta”). The Pixel helps us analyze visitor behavior on our website, measure conversions, and tailor our advertising on Facebook.

2. Legal Basis
The use of the Pixel is based solely on your prior explicit consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 TTDSG. Without your consent, the Facebook Pixel will not be activated, and no data will be sent to Meta.

3. Data Collected and Purpose
The Pixel may collect the following data:

• Pages visited and actions on our website

• Interactions with our Facebook ads

• IP address (anonymized)

• Device and browser information

These data are used to:

• Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns

• Conduct conversion tracking

• Deliver targeted advertising to users who have shown interest in our services

4. Cookies and Storage Duration
The Facebook Pixel stores cookies on your device that allow you to be recognized. Cookies typically remain active for up to 180 days. Detailed information about the cookies and their duration can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/.

5. Data Transfer to Third Countries
Meta may transfer the data to third countries such as the USA, which do not provide an equivalent level of data protection. Meta safeguards your data through standard contractual clauses and additional measures. More information can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.

6. Withdrawal and Opt-Out
You can revoke your consent at any time for the future, e.g., via our cookie banner or directly in your browser settings. Meta also provides its own opt-out options: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads.

7. Responsibility
For the processing of data collected via the Pixel, we and Meta are jointly responsible (Art. 26 GDPR). Meta can be contacted at Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Hosting

We host the contents of our website with the following provider:
All-Inkl
Provider: ALL-INKL.COM – Neue Medien Münnich, Owner: René Münnich, Hauptstraße 68, 02742 Friedersdorf (hereinafter All-Inkl). Details can be found in All-Inkl’s privacy policy: https://all-inkl.com/datenschutzinformationen/

The use of All-Inkl is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable presentation of our website. If consent is requested, processing occurs solely on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG, as far as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting). Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Order Processing (Processor Agreement)
We have concluded a contract for order processing for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a legally required contract ensuring that personal data of our website visitors is processed only according to our instructions and in compliance with GDPR.

General Notes and Mandatory Information

Data Protection
The operators of this site take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can personally identify you. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and for what purposes. It also explains how this is done.
Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., communication by email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

Responsible Entity
The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:
Hannes Buschkamp
Vuerfels 18
51427 Bergisch Gladbach
Phone: [Phone number]
Email: wedding-diaries@outlook.com

The responsible entity is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses).

Storage Duration

Unless a more specific storage period is mentioned in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for processing the data no longer applies. If you assert a legitimate request for deletion or withdraw consent for data processing, your data will be deleted, provided there are no other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods). In such cases, deletion occurs after the reasons have ceased to exist.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR (if special categories of data are processed).
For explicit consent to transfer personal data to third countries, processing also occurs on the basis of Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR.
If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), processing occurs on the basis of § 25(1) TTDSG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
If your data is required to fulfill a contract or pre-contractual measures, processing occurs under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
We also process data when required to fulfill a legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR) or based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

Recipients of Personal Data

We work with various external parties in the course of our business. Personal data is only shared with these parties if necessary for contract fulfillment, legal obligation, legitimate interest, or other legal basis. When using processors, personal data is shared only based on a valid order processing agreement.

Revocation of Consent

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time. The lawfulness of processing before withdrawal remains unaffected.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to data processing in certain cases (Art. 21 GDPR) and to direct marketing at any time. If you object, your personal data will no longer be used for such purposes.

Complaint to Supervisory Authority

In case of GDPR violations, you have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority, especially in the EU member state of your habitual residence, workplace, or place of the alleged violation.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive data processed automatically based on your consent or a contract in a common, machine-readable format and transfer it to a third party where technically feasible.

Access, Correction, Deletion

You have the right to free information about stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and purpose, and, if applicable, the right to correction or deletion.

Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request restriction of processing in certain cases, such as if you dispute the accuracy of data, processing is unlawful, or data is no longer needed for processing but required for legal claims.

SSL/TLS Encryption

This site uses SSL/TLS encryption for security and to protect confidential content transmission. You can recognize this by “https://” in the browser address bar and the lock icon.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies, which are small data packages stored temporarily (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies). Necessary cookies are stored based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Consent-based cookies are stored on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG. You can adjust your browser settings to manage cookies.

Social Media

This website uses social media elements (Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Tumblr) via the “Shariff” solution to protect data. Data is only transmitted to providers when you actively click on social media elements.

Instagram:
Functions provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland. Using these elements establishes a direct connection with Instagram servers. Data processing is based on consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG).

Plugins and Tools

YouTube (Enhanced Privacy Mode):
Videos are embedded via Google Ireland Limited. Enhanced privacy mode avoids personalized ads and cookies.

Google Maps:
Uses Google Ireland Limited. IP address is stored and transmitted to the USA under EU Standard Contractual Clauses and EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF).