privacy policy – STARKiNTERIM

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Dr. Christoph Stark
Kirbachhofstr. 14
74321 Bietigheim-Bissingen
Germany
Email: info@stark-interim.com

2. Hosting and server log files

This website is hosted by ALL-INKL.COM – Neue Medien Münnich, Hauptstraße 68, 02742 Friedersdorf, Germany. When you visit this website, the hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files that your browser transmits: IP address, date and time of the request, time zone difference to GMT, content of the request (specific page), access status/HTTP status code, amount of data transferred, referrer URL, browser type and version, and operating system.

This data is not merged with other data sources. It is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR: our legitimate interest lies in the technically error-free presentation and security of this website. Log files are deleted automatically after [RETENTION PERIOD, e.g. 7 days — check all-inkl setting]. We have concluded a data processing agreement (Art. 28 GDPR) with our hosting provider.

3. Cookies

This website does not use tracking, analytics, or advertising cookies. Only technically necessary cookies may be set where they are strictly required to provide the website (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR; § 25 (2) TDDDG). No consent banner is required for such cookies.

4. Contact by email

If you contact us by email, the data you provide (your email address, name, and the content of your message) will be stored and processed to handle your request and possible follow-up questions. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR where your request relates to the initiation or performance of a contract, and otherwise Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in responding to enquiries. This data will not be shared with third parties without your consent. It is deleted once your request has been dealt with conclusively and no statutory retention obligations apply.

5. Contact form

If you use the contact form on this website, the data entered (name, email address, message) is transmitted to us and stored for the purpose of handling your enquiry. The legal bases are the same as for contact by email (section 4). [IF USING JETPACK FORMS, KEEP THE FOLLOWING; OTHERWISE DELETE:] The form is provided via the Jetpack plugin by Automattic Inc., 60 29th Street #343, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA. Form submissions are processed on servers operated by Automattic, which may involve a transfer of personal data to the USA. This transfer is safeguarded by Automattic’s certification under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and by EU standard contractual clauses. Further information: https://automattic.com/privacy/

6. Appointment scheduling [DELETE IF CALENDLY IS NOT USED]

To arrange calls or video meetings, we offer scheduling via Calendly, a service of Calendly LLC, 271 17th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363, USA. If you book an appointment, the data you enter (name, email address, chosen time slot, optional message) is processed by Calendly on our behalf; this may involve a transfer of personal data to the USA, safeguarded by Calendly’s certification under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and EU standard contractual clauses. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures taken at your request). Calendly is only loaded when you actively open the scheduling page. Further information: https://calendly.com/privacy

7. External links

This website contains a link to our LinkedIn profile. This is a plain link; no LinkedIn plugin or tracking code is embedded, and no data is transferred to LinkedIn by merely visiting this website. When you follow the link, LinkedIn’s own privacy policy applies.

8. Web fonts

This website uses web fonts that are hosted locally on our own server. No connection to third-party font providers (such as Google Fonts) is established, and no data is transferred to third parties for the display of fonts.

9. TLS/SSL encryption

This website uses TLS/SSL encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content. You can recognise an encrypted connection by the „https://“ prefix and the lock symbol in your browser line.

10. Your rights

Under the GDPR you have the right to obtain information about your personal data stored by us (Art. 15), the right to rectification (Art. 16), erasure (Art. 17), restriction of processing (Art. 18), data portability (Art. 20), and the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests (Art. 21). Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time with effect for the future. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@stark-interim.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority, in particular in the EU member state of your habitual residence, your place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement (Art. 77 GDPR). The supervisory authority responsible for us is: Landesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit Baden-Württemberg (LfDI), Lautenschlagerstraße 20, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany.

11. Visitors from outside the EU/EEA

We apply the standards of the GDPR to all visitors of this website, regardless of location. We do not sell personal data, and we do not use your data for profiling or automated decision-making. Depending on the laws of your jurisdiction, you may have additional rights; requests can be addressed to the contact details above.

12. Changes to this privacy policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes to this website or to legal requirements. The current version is always available on this page.