Privacy Policy

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

Sina Tarves
Kirchweg 82
34119 Kassel
Germany
E-Mail: mail(at)sinatarves.com

As a sole trader without large-scale data processing operations, we are not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer pursuant to Art. 37 GDPR.

2. Overview

This privacy policy explains what personal data we collect when you visit this website, how we use it, on what legal basis, and what rights you have. The processing of your personal data is governed by the GDPR, the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and the Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG).

3. How we collect your data

Data is collected in two ways: data you actively provide (e.g. via a contact form or by emailing us), and data collected automatically by our systems when you visit the website (e.g. technical data such as your browser, operating system, and time of access).

4. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data at any time:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR): You can request information about the data we hold about you.

  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You can request correction of inaccurate data.

  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You can request deletion of your data where no legal retention obligation applies.

  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You can request that we limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.

  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR): You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or carried out for direct marketing purposes.

  • Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR): Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time with effect for the future.

  • Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The competent authority for Kassel is: Der Hessische Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit, Postfach 3163, 65021 Wiesbaden, Germany.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address above.

5. Server log files

When you visit this website, our hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files that your browser transmits. This includes:

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referrer URL

  • Hostname of the accessing device

  • Date and time of the request

  • IP address

This data cannot be attributed to specific individuals and is not merged with other data sources. It is collected on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in the secure and technically stable operation of the website). We reserve the right to review log files retrospectively if there are specific indications of unlawful use.

6. External hosting (Framer)

This website is hosted by Framer B.V., Singel 258, 1016 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands. Personal data collected on this website is stored on Framer's servers. This may include IP addresses, contact requests, meta and communication data, and other data generated through use of the website.

Framer is used on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in reliable, professional website delivery) and, where consent has been obtained, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG. We have entered into a data processing agreement with Framer in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR. Framer processes your data only to the extent necessary to provide its services and in accordance with our instructions.

7. Contact by email

When you contact us by email, we store and process the information you provide — including your name and the content of your message — for the purpose of handling your enquiry.

Where your enquiry relates to an existing or potential contract, processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. In all other cases, it is based on our legitimate interest in effectively responding to enquiries (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or, where applicable, on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR).

Your data will be retained for as long as necessary to process your enquiry and for any applicable statutory retention periods (generally up to 10 years for business correspondence under German commercial law). You may request deletion at any time where no legal retention obligation applies.

8. Contact form

When you submit an enquiry via the contact form on this website, we collect and store the information you provide — including your name, email address, phone number and the content of your message — for the purpose of handling your enquiry.

Where your enquiry relates to an existing or potential contract, processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR. In all other cases, it is based on our legitimate interest in effectively responding to enquiries (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or, where applicable, on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR).

Your data will be retained for as long as necessary to process your enquiry and for any applicable statutory retention periods. You may request deletion at any time where no legal retention obligation applies.

9. Communication via WhatsApp

We may also communicate with clients and enquirers via WhatsApp, provided by WhatsApp Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Communication via WhatsApp is end-to-end encrypted. However, WhatsApp does collect metadata (such as sender, recipient and timestamps) and shares user data with its parent company Meta Platforms, Inc., based in the USA. For details, please refer to WhatsApp's privacy policy at whatsapp.com/legal.

WhatsApp is used on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in efficient client communication). Where consent has been obtained, processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and may be revoked at any time.

10. Cookies and consent (Cookiebot)

This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device by your browser. Some cookies are technically necessary for the website to function; others are used for analytics and marketing and require your prior consent.

We use Cookiebot by Cybot A/S, Havnegade 39, 1058 Copenhagen, Denmark, to manage cookie consent. When you first visit the website, Cookiebot presents a consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored and applied on subsequent visits.

Cookiebot itself stores a consent cookie to document your choice. This is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR (legal obligation to document consent) and § 25 TTDSG. For more information, see Cookiebot's privacy policy at cookiebot.com/privacy-policy.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the cookie settings icon in the bottom right corner of this website or by adjusting your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

11. Google Analytics (GA4)

This website uses Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about how visitors use this website. The data collected includes pages visited, time spent, device and browser information, and approximate location based on IP address. IP addresses are anonymised before processing. Data may be transferred to Google LLC servers in the USA; Google LLC is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which provides an adequate level of data protection.

Google Analytics is only activated after you have given your consent via our cookie banner. It is used on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG. You can withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings on this website.

Data collected via Google Analytics is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted.

You can also prevent data collection by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

For more information, see Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.

12. Meta Pixel

This website uses the Meta Pixel, a tool provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

The Meta Pixel allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and understand how visitors interact with this website. It may collect data including pages visited, actions taken, your IP address, device and browser information, and — if you are logged into Facebook or Instagram — data associated with your account. This data may be transferred to Meta Platforms, Inc. servers in the USA; Meta is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

The Meta Pixel is only activated after you have given your consent via our cookie banner. It is used on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TTDSG. You can withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings on this website, or via your Facebook ad preferences at facebook.com/ads/preferences.

For more information, see Meta's privacy policy at facebook.com/privacy/policy.

13. SSL/TLS encryption

This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as enquiries. You can identify an encrypted connection by the "https://" prefix in your browser's address bar and the padlock icon. When encryption is active, data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

14. Changes to this privacy policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The current version is always available on this page.

Last updated: April 2026