Last updated: 27.04.2025

1. General Information

Protecting your personal data is very important to me.
This Privacy Policy explains how your data is collected, used, and protected when you visit Beneath the Ink.

I handle your personal data confidentially and according to the applicable data protection regulations (GDPR) and this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

Responsible for data processing:

Stefanie Eckmann
Bingener Straße 3
80993 München
Germany

Email: webmaster@beneath-the-ink.de

3. Hosting

This website is hosted by STRATO AG.
When you visit my website, STRATO automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits, such as:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system used
  • Referrer URL
  • Hostname of the accessing computer
  • Time of the server request
  • IP address

This data is used for technical monitoring and to ensure the stability and security of the site. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests).

4. Newsletter

If you subscribe to the Beneath the Ink newsletter, your email address will be collected and used solely for sending the newsletter.

The newsletter is sent via CleverReach GmbH & Co. KG, Schafjückenweg 2, 26180 Rastede, Germany.
Your email address and data provided during signup are stored on CleverReach servers in Germany or the EU.

CleverReach helps analyze how newsletters are opened and clicked. This analysis is anonymous and used to make the newsletter better for you.

You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the link provided in every email.

Newsletter data processing is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

5. Contact Form

When you send me a message via the contact form, the information you provide (your name, email address, and your message) will be stored so that I can process your inquiry.

I will not share this data without your consent.

The processing of the data entered into the contact form is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

6. Cookies

This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that your browser stores on your device. They do no harm and help make the website more user-friendly and effective.

Most of the cookies I use are so-called “session cookies.” They are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them.

You can configure your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases, or generally exclude them. You can also activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser.

Necessary cookies (for technical operation) are based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
If other types of cookies are used (for example, for analytics), your consent will be obtained beforehand.

(Currently, no analytics or tracking cookies are actively used.)

7. Your Rights under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure („right to be forgotten“) (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

If you wish to exercise your rights, please contact me at webmaster@beneath-the-ink.de.