1. Data Controller

Responsible for data processing under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Sarah Eva Walk
Ruschgraben 36, 76139 Karlsruhe
E-Mail: info@sarahevawalk.com

2. General Information

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. “Personal data” means any information that can identify you personally.

We process your data in accordance with the GDPR and applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why, and how we use it.

3. Data Collection and Use

3.1 Visiting the Website

When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected and temporarily stored in server log files:

• IP address of the requesting device

• Date and time of access

• Name and URL of the accessed file

• Referrer URL (previous page)

• Browser and operating system

Purpose: technical operation and website stability
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)

3.2 Plugins and Tools

WordPress & Elementor:

Our website is built using WordPress and the Elementor plugin. These tools may process technically necessary data (e.g., IP address, timestamps) to deliver the site properly.

TranslatePress:

Used to display content in multiple languages. It may store cookies to remember your selected language.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in usability)

The Newsletter Plugin:

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and optionally your name to send you regular updates.

• Double opt-in confirmation required

• Consent stored for verification

• You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in each email
  Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR (consent)
  Retention: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent

Independent Analytics (IndependentWP):

We use Independent Analytics by IndependentWP to analyse the use of our website.
This WordPress plugin provides us with anonymised statistics (e.g., number of visitors, pages viewed, referrer domains, device types, countries) to help improve our content and user experience.
Independent Analytics does not use cookies and stores no personal data such as full IP addresses or user IDs.
A hashed identifier is created locally (from partial IP address, browser type, and a random salt) to recognise returning visits without identifying individual users.
All data is stored only in our own WordPress database and is not transmitted to any third party.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in statistical analysis and website optimisation)
Retention: anonymised analytics data is retained for 24 months and then deleted or further anonymised.
More information: https://independentwp.com/features/gdpr-analytics/

Consent Management Tool – Real Cookie Banner:

To manage cookies and similar technologies used on this website (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and to record related consents, we use “Real Cookie Banner” by devowl.io GmbH.

Details on how “Real Cookie Banner” processes data: https://devowl.io/rcb/data-processing/

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(c) GDPR (fulfilling our legal obligation to obtain consent) and Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in managing consents).

Providing this data is not required for any contract or service; however, without it, we cannot manage your cookie consents.

4. Data Disclosure

We do not share your data with third parties unless:

• you have given explicit consent,

• it is necessary for contractual performance, or

• we are legally required to do so.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to make our website user-friendly and efficient. You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR (consent) or Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in functionality)

Consent Management Tool – Real Cookie Banner:
To manage cookies and similar technologies used on this website (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and to record related consents, we use “Real Cookie Banner” by devowl.io GmbH.

Details on how “Real Cookie Banner” processes data: https://devowl.io/rcb/data-processing/

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(c) GDPR (fulfilling our legal obligation to obtain consent) and Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in managing consents).

Providing this data is not required for any contract or service; however, without it, we cannot manage your cookie consents.

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)

• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”, Art. 17 GDPR)

• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

• Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7 (3) GDPR)

• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

7. Data Security

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

8. Updates

This Privacy Policy is currently valid and may be updated in the future to comply with legal requirements or reflect changes in our services.

Legal Validity

This English translation is provided for convenience and information only.
In case of any discrepancies or legal disputes, the German version of this Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung) shall be legally binding.