Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

We appreciate your interest in our website. Protecting your privacy is very important to us. Below we inform you comprehensively about how we handle your data.

2. Data Controller

wayne IT
Darius Hoffelner
Birkenstraße 3
97478 Knetzgau
Germany
Email: info@dariuswayne-it.com
Phone: +49 157 57052334

3. General Data Processing

3.1 Scope of Personal Data Processing

We only process personal data of our users insofar as it is necessary to provide a functioning website and our content and services.

3.2 Legal Basis for Processing

  • Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)
  • Performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR)
  • Legal obligation (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR)

3.3 SSL/TLS Encryption

This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons. A secure connection is indicated by “https://” and a padlock icon in the browser address bar.

4. Hosting

Our website is hosted by STRATO AG, Otto-Ostrowski-Str. 7, 10249 Berlin. A data processing agreement (Art. 28 GDPR) is in place with STRATO. Servers are located in Germany.

More info: STRATO Privacy Policy

5. Collection of Personal Data When Visiting the Website

When you access our website, the following data is automatically transmitted:

  • Anonymized IP address
  • Date and time of access
  • Referrer URL
  • Browser and operating system used

This data is used for system security and stability (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) and is not merged with other data.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. On first visit, your consent is obtained via the Real Cookie Banner (Free) plugin. Non-essential cookies are only set after you have given consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR).

7. Plugins and Tools Used

7.1 Ninja Firewall (WP Edition)

Firewall protection with anonymized IP capture to prevent attacks (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

7.2 Polylang

Multilingual plugin. Language selection is stored via cookie (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

8. Embedding YouTube Videos

We embed YouTube videos (Google Ireland Limited) in enhanced privacy mode. Only when a video is played will data be transmitted to YouTube (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR).

More info: Google Privacy Policy

9. Google Services via Site Kit

9.1 Google Analytics

Statistical analysis using Google Analytics. IP addresses are anonymized. Use is only after consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR).

More info: Google Analytics IP anonymization

9.2 Google Ads / AdSense

We use Google AdSense, a service for embedding advertisements by Google Ireland Limited. Cookies may be stored on your device and your IP address or other personal data may be processed by Google or third parties to display personalized ads, only after your consent via the cookie banner (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR).

More info: Google Ads & cookies

Google is certified under the EU‑US Data Privacy Framework.

10. Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts that are hosted locally. No data is transferred to external Google servers.

11. Affiliate Links

Some pages or posts on this website contain affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service via such a link, we may receive a commission. There are no additional costs for you.

Affiliate links are clearly marked (e.g. with “Advertisement”, “Sponsored”, or an asterisk “*”).

Processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR), if third-party cookies or tracking are used. Otherwise, it is based on our legitimate interest in funding our offering (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

12. Contact

If you contact us via email, your information will be stored for processing your inquiry. Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR.

13. Your Rights

  • Right to access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).

14. Right to Object

You have the right at any time to object to the processing of your personal data for reasons arising from your personal situation (Art. 21 GDPR).

15. Supervisory Authority Complaint

You may file a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority at any time. For example:
Bavarian Data Protection Commissioner
Wagmüllerstraße 18, 80538 Munich
https://www.lda.bayern.de

16. Updates and Changes to this Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is valid as of: 1 August 2025. We reserve the right to update it in case of legal or technical changes or changes in our services.