Privacy policy
Last updated: July 1, 2025
General information
The protection of your personal data is very important to me. I treat your data confidentially and in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Telecommunications Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG), and this privacy policy. This policy informs you about the types of personal data that are collected when visiting this website, the purposes for which they are processed, and your rights in this context. Important note for international visitors: This website is operated under the legal framework of the European Union. If you are accessing this website from outside the EU or EEA (e.g., from the UK or the United States), your local privacy rights such as under the UK GDPR or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may also apply. For further details, please refer to your respective local authorities or contact us directly.
Data controller
The controller within the meaning of the GDPR is:
Benny Schulz Consulting
Owner: Benny Schulz
Sulzbacher Str. 70
90489 Nuremberg, Germany
Email: bennyschulzconsulting@gmail.com
Hosting and technical infrastructure
This website is hosted via the website builder platform provided by Wix.com Ltd., Nemal St. 40, 6350671 Tel Aviv, Israel. Data processing is carried out on servers located in the European Union, the United States, and Israel. Wix is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), ensuring an adequate level of data protection in accordance with Article 45 GDPR. Further information: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy
Collection of personal data
a) When visiting the website:
When you access this website, the following technical data are automatically collected:
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IP address
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Date and time of the request
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Browser type and version
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Operating system
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Referrer URL (previous page)
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Hostname of the accessing device
These data are technically necessary for displaying the website and ensuring system security. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
b) Contact via contact form:
If you use the contact form, the data you enter (e.g., name, email address, message) will be stored for the purpose of processing your request. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measure) or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in communication). Your data will not be shared without your consent.
c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
Cookies may be used when you visit our website. For details on the types, purposes, duration, and control options, please refer to our separate Cookie Policy. Non-essential cookies are set only with your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with §25 TTDSG). You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time via the cookie banner or the Cookie Settings link in the footer of the site.
Third-party integrations
a) Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts for consistent website appearance. When loading the site, your browser may load fonts directly from Google servers, and your IP address may be transferred.
Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Legal basis: Your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR
b) YouTube Videos (Google LLC)
YouTube videos may be embedded on some pages. Your IP address may be transmitted to Google even before you play the video. If you're logged into your YouTube account, your browsing behavior may be associated with your user profile.
Provider: Google Ireland Limited
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Legal basis: Your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR
c) Links to LinkedIn, Xing, and YouTube
This website contains simple hyperlinks to profiles on LinkedIn, Xing, and YouTube. No data are transferred to these platforms unless you actively click the links.
Please refer to their privacy policies:
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YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Legal bases for processing
Personal data are processed on the following legal bases:
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Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – based on your consent
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Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – for contractual or pre-contractual purposes
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Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests (e.g., secure operation of the website, communication)
Data retention
Personal data are stored only as long as necessary for the intended purposes or to comply with statutory retention requirements. Once these purposes cease to apply, or the retention period expires, the data will be deleted accordingly.
Sharing of personal data
Your data will only be shared with third parties if:
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it is necessary for contract performance,
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it is required by law,
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you have given your explicit consent, or
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it is justified by legitimate interests under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Your rights under the GDPR
You have the following rights:
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Right of access (Article 15 GDPR)
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Right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR)
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Right to erasure (Article 17 GDPR)
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Right to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR)
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Right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR)
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Right to object (Article 21 GDPR)
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Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Article 77 GDPR)
For data subjects within Germany, the competent authority is:
Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA)
Promenade 27, 91522 Ansbach, Germany
https://www.lda.bayern.de
Withdrawal of consent
You can revoke any consent you have given at any time with future effect. An informal email to bennyschulzconsulting@gmail.com is sufficient. The lawfulness of data processing prior to the revocation remains unaffected.
Data security
This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the “https://” prefix in your browser's address bar.
Changes to this privacy policy
We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy at any time, especially in case of legal changes or technical developments. Please check this page regularly for updates.