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Privacy Policy
Name and address of the Controller
The Controller within the meaning of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws is:
Benjamin Fechtner
c/o Block Services
Stuttgarter Str. 106
70736 Fellbach (Germany)
E-Mail: info@benjaminfechtner.com
We appreciate your interest in our online presence. The trust of all visitors and customers, the security of your data, and the protection of your privacy are of central importance to us. We therefore process your personal data in accordance with the applicable statutory data protection regulations and this Privacy Policy. Personal data is information that can be used to identify you, such as your real name, address, or telephone number.
If you view and use our pages without registering or otherwise actively providing information, we process the data transmitted with each request made by your browser (see “Technical access data” below). If you expressly provide personal data to us, this is done solely for the purpose of handling your request or fulfilling the respective order. Please note that data transmission over the internet can never be fully protected from access by third parties.
Below we explain which data we process, when, and for what purposes. We also explain how our services work and how the protection of your personal data is ensured.
Legal bases for processing personal data
Where we obtain consent for processing operations involving personal data, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
Where processing personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party, Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR serves as the legal basis. This also applies to processing operations required to carry out pre-contractual measures.
Where processing personal data is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject, Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
Where processing personal data is necessary to protect vital interests of the data subject or another natural person, Art. 6(1)(d) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
Where processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by us or by a third party, and your interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms do not override those interests, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR serves as the legal basis.
Deletion of data and storage duration
Your personal data will be deleted as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies. Storage may continue where required by European or national laws or other regulations to which the Controller is subject. Data will also be blocked or deleted when a statutory retention period expires, unless further storage is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract.
Your rights
You have the right to receive information free of charge about the personal data stored about you and, where applicable, the right to rectification, restriction of processing, or erasure of such data. You also have the right to data portability. You furthermore have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding the processing of your personal data.
You also have the right to object at any time to future processing of your personal data in accordance with Arts. 15–21 GDPR. In particular, you may object to processing for direct marketing purposes.
Providing information / contact
If you have questions regarding the collection, processing, or use of your personal data, or if you wish to request information, rectification, restriction, or deletion of data, or to revoke any consent given, or to object to a particular use of data, please contact us using the email address provided above.
Cookies and similar technologies
Payhip (shop) and Letscast.fm (podcast homepage) may use cookies and similar technologies.
We distinguish:
1) Technically necessary cookies
These are required for the respective site to function (e.g., security, navigation, checkout functions). The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional service) and—where applicable under German law—Section 25(2) TDDDG (strictly necessary operations).
2) Optional cookies (e.g., marketing/tracking/embeds)
Optional cookies are—if used—set only with your consent. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and—where applicable under German law—Section 25(1) TDDDG. Consent can be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future.
You can also manage or delete cookies via your browser settings. Please note that certain functions may be limited if cookies are not accepted.
If the processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
Recipients and international transfers (third countries)
Depending on the service providers/platforms used, data may be processed in third countries (e.g., the USA). In such cases, we comply with the requirements of the GDPR (e.g., appropriate safeguards).
Where necessary, we base transfers to third countries on appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) or on an adequacy decision.
Encryption (HTTPS / SSL)
For security reasons, our online offers (Payhip shop and podcast homepage) are generally provided via SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS). This helps protect transmitted data from unauthorized access. You can usually recognize an encrypted connection by “https://” and the lock icon in your browser’s address bar.
Technical access data (Payhip shop and podcast homepage)
When you access our Payhip shop or our podcast homepage, technical data transmitted automatically by your browser may be processed for technical reasons (e.g., time of access, page accessed, referrer URL, browser/operating system, IP address). This data is necessary to provide the service and to ensure stability and security.
Technical provision is carried out via the respective platform providers:
Online shop: Payhip
Podcast homepage: letscast.fm
Online shop and orders (Payhip)
We operate our online shop via Payhip Limited, 85 Great Portland Street, First Floor, London, United Kingdom, W1W 7LT. Payhip provides the shop infrastructure and supports order processing.
Data categories: name, email address, order data (product, price, timestamps), and communication data.
Purposes: contract performance, provision of digital content/digital services, support, and record-keeping/retention obligations.
Payhip uses external payment service providers for payment processing. As a rule, we do not receive full card details; these are processed by the payment service provider. Please also refer to Payhip’s Privacy Policy:
https://payhip.com/privacy
Payments (Stripe)
Payment processing is carried out via Stripe Technology Company Limited (STC), One Wilton Park, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, D02 FX04, Ireland. Stripe processes payment and billing information required to execute the payment.
We typically receive confirmation/transaction information (e.g., payment status, amount, timestamp), but we do not receive or store full credit card details. More information is available in Stripe’s Privacy Policy:
https://stripe.com/de/privacy
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract). Where applicable, additionally Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligations) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (fraud prevention/security).
Email communication and service delivery (e.g., Shift Drops)
If you contact us by email or send your request after a purchase, we process the content you provide in order to handle your request and deliver the contractual service.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR and/or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Digital provision and technical data
When providing digital content, technical data (e.g., access/download timestamp, IP address in server logs) may be processed insofar as this is necessary for security and provision.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR and Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Social media (YouTube, LinkedIn) and podcast
We maintain profiles on YouTube and LinkedIn. When you visit our profiles or interact with us (e.g., comments/messages), the respective platform provider processes data under its own responsibility. We process your messages/content in order to respond and to maintain communication.
Please refer to the privacy policies of the respective platform providers.
Note: LinkedIn may provide page analytics (“Page Insights”); depending on the setup, joint controllership may apply.
Podcast homepage (letscast.fm)
Our podcast homepage (https://ruhetrainer-ben-fechtner.letscast.fm) is provided via letscast.fm. When you access the site and play episodes, letscast.fm processes technical data (e.g., episode information and device/browser data; the IP address may be anonymized/pseudonymized depending on letscast.fm configuration). Further information can be found in letscast.fm’s Privacy Policy:
https://letscast.fm/privacy
Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.
Further information
Payhip: https://payhip.com/privacy
Stripe: https://stripe.com/de/privacy
Letscast: https://letscast.fm/privacy
Podcast homepage: https://ruhetrainer-ben-fechtner.letscast.fm
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminfechtner
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-fechtner