1. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Michael Brinkmann
Harthahauser Straße 82
81545 München
Germany
Email: mbrinkmannhome@gmail.com
2. Hosting
This website is hosted by STRATO AG, Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7, 10249 Berlin, Germany. When you visit the website, the hosting provider automatically collects technical data in server log files (IP address, browser type, operating system, referrer URL, time of access). This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and efficient provision of the website).
3. Analytics & Tag Management
Plausible Analytics
This website uses Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics tool that does not use cookies and does not collect personal data. No IP addresses are stored, and no cross-site tracking takes place. The processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Google Tag Manager
This website uses Google Tag Manager, a service by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Tag Manager is a technical tool that manages other tracking tags and does not itself collect personal data or set cookies. However, it triggers other tags that may collect data. Google Tag Manager does not access this data. The processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in efficient tag management).
Google Analytics 4
This website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service by Google Ireland Limited. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. IP anonymization is active on this website, so your IP address is truncated beforehand within the EU. Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website and internet usage. The processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). You can revoke your consent at any time via the cookie settings in the footer.
Microsoft Clarity
This website uses Microsoft Clarity, an analytics service by Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, One Microsoft Place, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland. Clarity records how visitors use the website, for example clicks, mouse movements and scrolling depth, and uses this to create session recordings and heatmaps. This helps us understand which content is relevant and where the website can be improved. Input in form fields is masked and not recorded. Clarity uses cookies for this purpose (_clck, _clsk). The data may also be processed by Microsoft Corporation in the USA. Microsoft is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Clarity is only loaded after you have given your consent via the cookie banner. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG (consent). You can revoke your consent at any time via the cookie settings in the footer. Further information: https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement
4. Cookies
This website uses essential cookies for language preferences and consent status. Additionally, Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity set cookies to analyze website usage — these are only activated after your explicit consent. Optional external resources (such as Google Fonts) are also only loaded after consent. You can manage your preferences at any time via the cookie settings in the footer.
5. Contact Form
When you use the contact form, the data you enter (name, email, company, role, message) is sent via email to the website operator. This data is processed solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry, based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). Your data is not shared with third parties and is deleted once the inquiry has been fully handled.
6. External Services
Google Fonts may be loaded from Google servers if you consent to external resources. In that case, your IP address is transmitted to Google. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). Without consent, fonts are served locally.
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection. To exercise these rights, please contact the controller at the email address above. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
8. Changes
This privacy policy may be updated to reflect changes in data processing practices or legal requirements.