8.1. Mailchimp
For the content creation, sending, and response analysis of the newsletter, we use the service provider MailChimp, operated by Rocket Science Group, LLC, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE #5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA. For this purpose, we have entered into a data processing agreement with MailChimp, ensuring that MailChimp processes your personal data only according to our instructions and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Through so-called EU Standard Contractual Clauses, MailChimp guarantees an adequate level of data protection when processing personal data in the USA by adhering to the requirements of European data protection law.

When you subscribe to our update service (see section 3.1.2.1), MailChimp stores your consent declaration and, each time you sign up and confirm the newsletter, your IP address and the time of registration. Additionally, your email address and possibly other personal data you provide for personalizing the newsletter are stored on MailChimp’s servers in the USA. MailChimp uses this information to send our update emails and to analyze user behavior when receiving the update emails. As part of the usage analysis, MailChimp collects technical information, particularly about the browser used, the IP address, and the time of access. MailChimp determines whether and when a newsletter or its links are opened. This information is used solely to better understand the expectations of the update email recipients and to adjust the content accordingly. MailChimp is also able to use this data to optimize or improve its own services, for example, by collecting language settings, location information, or time zones. At no point will MailChimp contact you for its own purposes based on your personal data or share your data with third parties.
For more information, please refer to the privacy policy and terms and conditions of the Rocket Science Group.

We use MailChimp’s services as a data processor based on the legal basis of Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. Our legitimate interest is in offering a legally compliant and interest-specific update service coordinated centrally through a professional provider.

8.2. Unsubscribing from the Newsletter
If you no longer wish to receive the newsletter, you can object to receiving the newsletter (Art. 21 GDPR) or withdraw your consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR) and unsubscribe. Click the link included in every newsletter email to follow the unsubscription process. Alternatively, you can also send your objection to receiving the update email via email to hi at raffaelarein dot com.

9. What data protection rights do I have?
   Every data subject has the right to access under Art. 15 GDPR, the right to rectification under Art. 16 GDPR, the right to erasure under Art. 17 GDPR, the right to restriction of processing under Art. 18 GDPR, and the right to data portability under Art. 20 GDPR. The access and erasure rights are subject to the restrictions under §§ 34 and 35 of the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). In addition, there is the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR in conjunction with § 19 BDSG).
10. Do I have an obligation to provide data?
    Within the framework of our business relationship, you only need to provide the personal data that is necessary for the establishment, execution, and termination of a business relationship or for which we are legally obligated to collect. Without this data, we will generally have to refuse to conclude the contract or execute the order, and may need to terminate an existing contract.

Additionally, for the provision of paid services, we need to ask for additional data, such as the payment method you prefer to use.

To subscribe to our newsletter, we need your email address in order to deliver the newsletter. The newsletter subscription takes place through a double confirmation process, which serves to confirm your email address (Double-Opt-In).

11. Is there automated decision-making in individual cases?
    Automated decision-making processes based on personal data do not take place.

Additionally, for the provision of paid services, we need to ask for additional data, such as the payment method you prefer to use.

To subscribe to our newsletter, we need your email address in order to deliver the newsletter. The newsletter subscription takes place through a double confirmation process, which serves to confirm your email address (Double-Opt-In).

12. Third-Party Functions

Google Analytics
Raffaela Rein  uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, text files stored on your computer that allow an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. In case of IP anonymization being enabled on this website, your IP address will be truncated by Google within EU member states or other parties to the European Economic Area Agreement. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the USA and truncated there. Google will use this information on behalf of the website operator to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website usage and internet use.

The IP address sent by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be combined with other Google data.

You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings; however, we inform you that in such cases, you may not be able to fully use all features of this website. You can also prevent the collection of data generated by the cookie and related to your use of the website (including your IP address) and its processing by Google by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

This website uses Google Analytics with the “_anonymizeIp()” extension. This ensures that IP addresses are processed in a truncated form, making it impossible to trace them back to an individual. If the collected data is identifiable to an individual, it will be immediately anonymized and deleted.

We also offer you the option to deactivate the collection of your website usage data for this website by clicking on the following buttons:

Google Ads Deactivate: [Google Ads Deactivate]

Google Analytics Deactivate: [Google Analytics Deactivate]

Facebook Pixel
Using the Facebook Pixel, Facebook can determine visitors to our online services as a target group for displaying advertisements (so-called “Facebook Ads”). We use the Facebook Pixel to display our Facebook Ads only to those users who have shown interest in our online services or exhibit certain characteristics (e.g., interest in specific topics or products, inferred from visited websites) which we transmit to Facebook (so-called “Custom Audiences”). Through the Facebook Pixel, we also aim to ensure that our Facebook Ads align with the potential interest of users and do not seem intrusive. Additionally, the Facebook Pixel allows us to measure the effectiveness of Facebook Ads for statistical and market research purposes by showing whether users were redirected to our website after clicking on a Facebook Ad (so-called “conversion tracking”).

We generally only receive access to aggregated information, called “Insights.” For more detailed information about the processing of your data by the platform, please refer to the respective provider’s privacy notice.

Service Provider: Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland
Parent Company: Facebook, 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com
Facebook Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy
Opt-out: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads
Privacy Shield: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt0000000GnywAAC&status=Active (Guarantee of data protection level in data processing in the USA)

Links to Third-Party Websites
In the case of direct or indirect references to external websites (“hyperlinks”) that lie outside the responsibility of Raffaela Rein , liability will only apply if the author is aware of the content and it would be technically possible and reasonable for them to prevent the use in the event of illegal content. Raffaela Rein  hereby explicitly declares that at the time the link was set, no illegal content was identifiable on the linked pages. Raffaela Rein  has no influence on the current and future design, content, or authorship of the linked/associated pages. Therefore, Raffaela Rein  expressly distances itself from all content of all linked/associated pages that have been modified after the link was set. This statement applies to all links and references within Raffaela Rein ’s own internet offerings and to external entries in guestbooks, discussion forums, and mailing lists set up by Raffaela Rein . For illegal, faulty, or incomplete content, and especially for damages caused by the use or non-use of such offered information, only the provider of the page to which reference was made is liable, not the one who merely refers to the respective publication via links.

Information About Your Right to Object Under Art. 21 GDPR

1. Right to Object on a Case-by-Case Basis
   You have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you that is based on Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (processing based on a legitimate interest), for reasons related to your particular situation; this also applies to profiling based on this provision, which we use for credit rating or advertising purposes. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing that override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

    

2. Right to Object to the Processing of Data for Direct Marketing Purposes
   In some cases, we process your personal data for the purpose of direct marketing. You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for the purpose of such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If you object to the processing for direct marketing purposes, we will no longer process your personal data for these purposes.

    

The objection can be made informally and should preferably be sent to:

By email to hi at raffaelarein dot com or by mail to the address of the above-mentioned responsible party.

Raffaela Rein

Dec 2024