Privacy Policy

Introduction and Overview

This Privacy Policy informs you about which personal data is processed on this website and for what purpose.

The protection of your personal data is important to us. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy applies to the website of My Silent Romance and all associated subpages.

The basis for data processing is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as well as the applicable national data protection provisions.

Scope of Application

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the provider of this website named in the Legal Notice.

Legal Basis

The processing of personal data on this website is carried out on the basis of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Where we process personal data for the performance of contractual or pre-contractual measures, such processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

Where processing is necessary to safeguard our legitimate interests and no overriding interests or fundamental rights of the individuals concerned oppose such processing, the processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. This applies in particular to the secure and stable operation of this website.

Storage Period

We store personal data only for as long as necessary for the respective processing purposes.

Where statutory retention obligations exist, data will be stored for the duration of the applicable retention periods. After the respective purpose ceases to apply or retention periods expire, the relevant data will be routinely deleted.

Rights of Individuals Concerned

Within the scope of applicable legal provisions, individuals concerned have the right at any time to obtain information about their stored personal data as well as the right to rectification, deletion, or restriction of processing of such data.

In addition, individuals concerned have the right to data portability and the right to object to the processing of personal data.

Where the processing of personal data is based on consent, such consent may be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future.

Furthermore, individuals concerned have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.

Security of Data Processing

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or unauthorized disclosure.

For security reasons, this website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect the transmission of confidential content.

Communication & Contact

If you contact us by email or via a contact form, the personal data you provide (e.g. name, email address, message) will be processed for the purpose of handling your inquiry.

This data will be used exclusively for processing your inquiry and will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent.

To reduce spam inquiries, we use technical protective measures. No personal data is processed for marketing or analytical purposes in this context.

Cookies

This website uses only technically necessary cookies required for the operation and basic functionality of the website.

No cookies are used for analytics, tracking, or marketing purposes.

Web Hosting

This website is hosted by an external hosting provider. Personal data collected on this website is processed on the servers of the hosting provider.

The use of the hosting provider serves the purpose of secure, fast, and efficient provision of this website. Processing is based on our legitimate interest in the secure and reliable operation of this website pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

A data processing agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR has been concluded with the hosting provider.

Server Log Files

When visiting this website, the hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files. This information is automatically transmitted by your browser and includes in particular:

  • IP address of the requesting device
  • Date and time of the request
  • Accessed page or file
  • Browser and operating system used
  • Referrer URL

The processing of this data is carried out for the purpose of ensuring the secure and stable operation of the website. This data is not merged with other data sources.

Embedded Content (Audio & Video)

External content may be embedded on this website, in particular video or audio content. When accessing such content, it may be necessary for the respective third-party provider to obtain knowledge of the user’s IP address, as delivery of the content would otherwise not be technically possible.

YouTube

We use YouTube’s enhanced privacy mode for embedding videos. According to YouTube, no cookies are stored before a video is actively played. Further information on data protection at YouTube can be found in the Privacy Policy of Google LLC.

SoundCloud

Where audio content from SoundCloud is embedded on this website, data processing is carried out by the respective provider. Content is loaded only after active user interaction. Further information on data protection at SoundCloud can be found in the provider’s Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy where necessary in order to adapt it to changed legal requirements or changes to our website.

The version published on this website at the time of your visit shall apply.