Privacy Policy

Information on data protection and processing of personal data at texorello according to GDPR

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy informs you about the nature, scope and purpose of the processing of personal data (hereinafter briefly “data”) in the context of providing our services as well as within our online offer and the associated websites, functions and content.

1. Controller

texorello UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Dr. Matthias Boldt
Birkenallee 103
15745 Wildau, Germany

Phone: +49 1575 1124477
Email: info (at) texorello.org
Commercial Register: Amtsgericht Cottbus, HRB 11483 CB
VAT ID: DE294070027

2. Data Protection Officer

For questions about data protection, you can contact our data protection officer:

Dr. Matthias Boldt
Email: datenschutz (at) texorello.org

3. Types of Data Processed

We process the following categories of personal data from authors and users who make inquiries:

  • Master data (e.g. names, addresses)
  • Contact data (e.g. email addresses, phone numbers)
  • Content data (e.g. text input, comments)
  • Usage data (e.g. visited websites, interest in content, access times)
  • Meta/communication data (e.g. device information, IP addresses)

4. Purposes of Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Provision of our online offer for authors and its functionalities
  • Answering contact inquiries and communication with users
  • Security measures and operational safety
  • Reach measurement and marketing (only with consent)

The processing of personal data is based on the following legal bases of the GDPR:

  • Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR - Consent
  • Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR - Contract fulfillment
  • Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR - Legal obligation
  • Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR - Legitimate interests

6. Data Collection on Our Website

6.1 Server Log Files

Each time you visit our website, we automatically collect information in server log files that your browser transmits:

Data collected:

  • Date and time of the request
  • Time zone difference to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
  • Content of the request (specific page)
  • Access status/HTTP status code
  • Amount of data transmitted in each case
  • Website from which the request comes (referrer)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system and its interface
  • Language and version of the browser software

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in the functionality and security of our website)

6.2 Contact Form and Email Contact

When contacting us via our contact form or by email, we process:

Data collected:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Subject and message content
  • Time of contact

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest)

6.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve the user experience. On your first visit to our website, you will be informed about the use of cookies and can give or refuse your consent for different cookie categories.

Technically necessary cookies (always active):

  • cookie-consent: Stores your cookie settings and preferences
  • PHPSESSID: Session ID for session management and login
  • Language settings and regional preferences

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in the proper functioning of the website)

Analytics cookies (only with your consent):

  • _ga, _ga_*: Google Analytics for website analysis and usage statistics
  • _gid: Google Analytics for distinguishing users
  • _gat: Google Analytics for throttling request rate

Purpose: Analysis of user behavior, optimization of website performance, improvement of user experience

Provider: Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent)

Storage duration:

  • _ga: 2 years
  • _gid: 24 hours
  • _gat: 1 minute

Marketing cookies (only with your consent):

  • _fbp, _fbc: Facebook Pixel for personalized advertising
  • fr: Facebook for ad delivery and measurement

Purpose: Personalized advertising, conversion tracking, remarketing

Provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent)

You can change your cookie settings at any time:

  1. Cookie banner: On your first visit, you can choose between “Accept all”, “Necessary only” or “Settings” for a detailed selection.

  2. Cookie settings: Via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer, you can adjust your preferences at any time.

  3. Browser settings: You can also manage cookies directly in your browser or deactivate them completely.

6.3.3 Data Transfer to Third Countries

When using analytics and marketing cookies, data may be transferred to the USA and other third countries. This transfer is based on:

  • Adequacy decisions by the EU Commission (where available)
  • Standard contractual clauses (Standard Contractual Clauses)
  • Certifications according to recognized data protection standards

Risks of third country transfer: In third countries without adequacy decisions, the level of data protection may be lower than in the EU. Authorities may have access to your data under certain circumstances.

6.3.4 Withdrawal and Deletion

Withdrawal of your consent:

  • At any time via the cookie settings on our website
  • By email to datenschutz (at) texorello.org
  • Via your browser by deleting the cookies

Automatic deletion: Cookies with expired storage duration are automatically deleted by your browser.

Effects of withdrawal: If you withdraw or refuse analytics and marketing cookies, our website will continue to function fully. You will then not receive personalized content and we cannot analyze usage.

6.4 Newsletter

For sending our newsletter, we need:

Data collected:

  • Email address (required field)
  • First and last name (optional)
  • Registration time
  • IP address at the time of registration (for proof)

Double opt-in procedure: After registration, you will receive a confirmation email. The newsletter is only sent after clicking the confirmation link.

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent)

Revocation: You can revoke your consent at any time (unsubscribe link in every email or email to info (at) texorello.org)

7. External Service Providers and Data Transfer

7.1 Website Hosting

Provider: STRATO GmbH
Purpose: Provision and operation of the website
Data processed: Server log files, IP addresses, access data
Storage location: Germany
Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest)
Data processing agreement: Yes, with data processing agreement according to Art. 28 GDPR

7.2 Email Dispatch (Transactional)

Provider: Mailjet GmbH
Purpose: Transactional emails (confirmations, notifications)
Data processed: Email address, name, email content
Storage location: Germany/EU
Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contract fulfillment)
Data processing agreement: Yes, with data processing agreement

8. Storage Duration and Deletion

We process and store personal data only for as long as necessary for the respective processing purpose:

8.1 General Storage Periods

  • Server log files: 30 days
  • Contact inquiries: 3 years after completion of correspondence
  • Newsletter data: Until revocation of consent
  • Contract data: 10 years (commercial and tax retention obligations)

8.2 Automatic Deletion

Data is automatically deleted when:

  • The processing purpose no longer applies
  • Consent is revoked
  • You object to processing
  • Legal retention periods expire

8.3 Deletion Concept

We have implemented technical and organizational measures that ensure data is deleted automatically or on request after the storage period expires.

9. Your Data Subject Rights under the GDPR

As a data subject, you have extensive rights. To exercise your rights, contact datenschutz (at) texorello.org.

9.1 Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR)

You have the right to request confirmation from us as to whether personal data is being processed. If this is the case, you have a right to information about:

  • the processing purposes
  • the categories of personal data
  • the recipients or categories of recipients
  • the planned storage duration or criteria for its determination
  • your other rights (correction, deletion, restriction, objection, data portability)
  • the origin of the data
  • the existence of automated decision-making

9.2 Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

You have the right to demand the immediate correction of incorrect or completion of incomplete personal data.

9.3 Right to Erasure/“Right to be Forgotten” (Art. 17 GDPR)

You can request the deletion of your personal data if:

  • it is no longer necessary
  • you have revoked your consent
  • you have objected and there are no overriding legitimate reasons
  • the data was processed unlawfully
  • there is a legal obligation to delete

9.4 Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

You can request restriction of processing if:

  • you dispute the accuracy of the data
  • processing is unlawful but you do not wish deletion
  • we no longer need the data, but you need it for legal claims
  • you have objected and it is not yet determined whether our interests prevail

9.5 Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

You have the right to receive personal data in a structured, common and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.

9.6 Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)

Objection to processing based on legitimate interests: You can object at any time to the processing of your data based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

Objection to direct marketing: You can object at any time to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.

You can withdraw consent given at any time with effect for the future. The withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

9.8 Right to Complain (Art. 77 GDPR)

You have the right to complain to a data protection supervisory authority about our processing of personal data:

Competent supervisory authority: The Brandenburg Commissioner for Data Protection and the Right to Information
Stahnsdorfer Damm 77
14532 Kleinmachnow
Phone: +49 33203 356-0
Email: poststelle (at) lda.brandenburg.de

10. Data Security

Within the website visit, we use the widespread SSL procedure (Secure Socket Layer) in connection with the highest level of encryption supported by your browser. Additionally, we take extensive technical and organizational security measures:

  • Encryption of data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Regular security updates
  • Access control and restrictions
  • Regular data backups
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Incident response procedures for data breaches

11. Contact and Controller

Controller within the meaning of GDPR:
texorello UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Dr. Matthias Boldt
Birkenallee 103
15745 Wildau, Germany
Phone: +49 1575 1124477
Email: info (at) texorello.org

Data Protection Officer:
Dr. Matthias Boldt
Email: datenschutz (at) texorello.org

12. Changes to the Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is currently valid and has the status of September 2025.

Due to the further development of our website and offers or due to changed legal or regulatory requirements, it may become necessary to change this privacy policy. The current privacy policy can be accessed and printed at any time on the website at /privacy/.

Important note: This privacy policy was created to the best of our knowledge and taking into account the current legal situation.