I. Privacy Policy Overview

This privacy policy gives you an overview of how your personal data is handled when you visit my website.

Personal data means all data that identifies you as a person.

Within this privacy policy, “I”, “me” and “my” refer to Katharina Haas, the website operator.

Please note that the transmission of data on the internet (for example when communicating by email) can be subject to security vulnerabilities. It is not possible to completely protect the data from access by third parties.

The hosting facilities for my website are situated in Germany.

Who is responsible for the data recording performed on this website?

The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. The contact details of the website operator are given in the legal notice section of this website.

How is your data recorded?

I collect your data when you disclose it to me, for example when you enter your data into a contact form.

Other data is automatically collected by my IT system when you visit my website. This is technical data in particular (such as your internet browser, operating system and time of your visit to the website). This data is collected automatically as soon as you access my website.

What do I use your data for?

I collect your data to ensure an error-free provision of this website.

What are your rights regarding your data?

You always have the right to obtain free information about the origin, recipient and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the rectification, blocking and erasure of this data. For this purpose and if you have further questions regarding data protection, you can always contact me at the address given in the legal notice section of my website. Additionally, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

II. Data protection

As the operator of this website, I take the protection of your personal data very seriously. I treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the relevant data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use my website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that identifies you as a person. This privacy policy explains what data I collect and what I use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose I collect it.

Data controller

The data controller for the processing of data on this website is:

Katharina Haas

Conference Interpreter (M.A.)

Christianstraße 25

04105 Leipzig

Phone: +49 15757092271

E-mail: katharina.haas@posteo.de

The data controller is the natural or legal person that, alone or together with others, decides on the purposes and means of processing of personal data (for example names, email addresses etc.).

Withdrawing your consent to data processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You may withdraw an existing consent at any time. This can be done by simply notifying me by email. This withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of the data processing carried out before the withdrawal.

Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority

In case of violations of data protection laws, the data subject has the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. The competent authority for data protection issues is the data protection officer of the federal state in which my company is based.

A list of the data protection officers and their contact details can be found on the following website: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/DE/Infothek/Anschriften_Links/anschriften_links-node.html.

Right to data portability

You have the right to have data that I automatically process on the basis of your consent or in fulfilment of a contract handed over to you or a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request that I transfer data to another controller, this will only be done to the extent technically feasible.

SSL and TLS encryption

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content such as inquiries that you send to me as the website operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the change of “http://” to “https://” in the address line of your browser and by the padlock symbol in your browser line.

When the SSL or TLS encryption is activated, data that you transfer to me cannot be read by third parties.

Information, blocking, erasure and rectification

Within the framework of existing legislation, you always have the right to free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients and the purpose of the data processing and, if applicable, a right to rectification, blocking and erasure of this data. Should you have further questions regarding personal data, you can always contact me at the address given in the legal notice section of my website.

Third party websites

My website includes hyperlinks to, and details of, third party websites.

I have no control over, and am not responsible for, the privacy policies and practices of third parties.

III. Data recording on my website

Cookies

This website does not use cookies.

Server log files

The provider of this website automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically sends to me. This information is:

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

This data will not be merged with other data sources.

The basis for the data processing is Art. 6 para 1 lit. b GDPR, which allows the processing of data to perform a contract or to take steps prior to entering into a contract.

Contact possibility via the website

My website contains information that enables a quick electronic contact to my enterprise, as well as direct communication with me, which also includes a general address of the so-called electronic mail (e-mail address). If a data subject contacts me by e-mail or via a contact form, the personal data transmitted by the data subject are automatically stored. Such personal data transmitted on a voluntary basis by a data subject to me are stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the data subject. There is no transfer of this personal data to third parties.

Processing of data (client data and contractual data)

I collect, process and use personal data only in so far as is necessary to establish, define or modify legal relationships (inventory data) (Art. 6 para 1 lit. b GDPR). I collect, process and use personal data on the use of my website (usage data) only to the extent necessary to enable the user to use the service or for invoicing.

The collected client data will be deleted after completion of the order or after termination of the business relationship. This does not affect legal retention periods.

Data transfer upon conclusion of a contract for services and digital content

I only transfer personal data to third parties if this is necessary for the performance of the contract (Art. 6 para 1 lit. b GDPR).

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties, for example for advertising purposes, without your express consent.

Data security

I will take appropriate technical and organisational precautions to secure your personal data and to prevent the loss, misuse or alteration of your personal data.

To safeguard your data, I maintain technical and organisational security measures according to Art. 32 GDPR, which I regularly align with the state of the art.

You acknowledge that the transmission of unencrypted (or inadequately encrypted) data over the internet is inherently insecure, and I cannot guarantee the security of data sent over the internet.

Transfer of data to third parties, no data transfer to non-EU countries

In principle I use your personal data only within my company.

If and in so far as I engage third parties in the performance of contracts, they will receive personal data only to the extent that is necessary for the corresponding service.

In the event that I outsource certain parts of the data processing (“order processing”), I contractually obligate the processor to use personal data only in accordance with the requirements of data protection laws and to ensure the protection of the data subject’s rights.

No data transfers take place or are planned to bodies or persons outside the EU other than in the cases mentioned in this declaration.

IV. Plugins and tools

Google Web Fonts

This website uses Google Web Fonts, a service provided by Google, for the uniform presentation of fonts.

When you call up a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache to display text and fonts correctly.

To do this, the browser you use needs to connect to Google’s servers. As a result, Google knows that my website has been accessed from your IP address. The use of Google Web Fonts is in the interest of a consistent and attractive presentation of my online services. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para 1 lit f GDPR.

If your browser does not support web fonts, your device will use a default font.

For more information about Google Web Fonts, please refer to https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and Google’s privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.