Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10.04.2026
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is processed on this website operated by Fabian Herrmann. This website is designed with a privacy-first approach and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data Controller (Art. 4(7) GDPR)
The data controller responsible for processing personal data is:
Fabian Herrmann Consulting
Fabian Herrmann
Sonnenallee 148
12059 Berlin
fabian (at) 100north (dot) io
DE461022918
2. Principles of Processing (Art. 5 GDPR)
We adhere to the following principles:
Data minimization: We only process data strictly necessary
Purpose limitation: Data is used only for clearly defined purposes
Storage limitation: Data is retained only as long as necessary
Integrity and confidentiality: Data is protected against unauthorized access
3. Categories of Personal Data Processed
a. Data You Provide Voluntarily (Art. 6(1)(b), (f) GDPR)
If you contact us (e.g., via email), we may process:
Name
Email address
Message content
Purpose:
Responding to inquiries
Pre-contractual communication
Legal Basis:
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures)
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in communication)
b. Server Log Files (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
When you access this website, the hosting provider (Framer) and its infrastructure partner (Cloudflare) automatically process:
IP address (not stored beyond request handling)
Date and time of request
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referrer URL
Purpose:
Ensuring website security and stability
Detecting and preventing abuse
Legal Basis:
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure operation)
c. Analytics Data (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
This website uses privacy-preserving, cookie-free analytics:
Cloudflare Web Analytics
No cookies are used
No cross-site tracking
No user profiling
IP addresses are not stored
Google Search Console
Provides aggregated search performance data (queries, impressions, clicks)
No direct identification of users
Purpose:
Understanding website performance
Improving content and visibility
Legal Basis:
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in optimizing the website)
4. Cookies and Tracking (Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive)
This website:
Does not use cookies
Does not use tracking technologies requiring consent
Therefore, no cookie consent banner is required.
5. Recipients of Data (Art. 28 GDPR)
Personal data may be processed by the following service providers acting as processors:
Framer B.V. (website hosting)
Cloudflare, Inc. (content delivery, security, analytics)
Google Ireland Limited (Google Search Console)
Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) are in place with each provider where required.
6. International Data Transfers (Art. 44 et seq. GDPR)
Some data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), particularly to the United States.
Such transfers are safeguarded by:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
Additional technical and organizational measures where applicable
7. Data Retention (Art. 5(1)(e) GDPR)
Contact data: retained only as long as necessary to handle the request and comply with legal obligations
Server logs: retained for a limited period for security purposes
Analytics data: processed only in aggregated, non-identifiable form
8. Your Rights (Art. 12–22 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)
To exercise your rights, contact: [Email Address]
9. Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR)
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The competent supervisory authority for Berlin is:
Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Friedrichstr. 219 10969 Berlin mailbox@datenschutz-berlin.de
10. Obligation to Provide Data
You are not legally required to provide personal data. However, failure to provide necessary information (e.g., email details) may prevent us from responding to your inquiry.
11. Automated Decision-Making (Art. 22 GDPR)
This website does not engage in automated decision-making or profiling.
12. Data Security (Art. 32 GDPR)
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented, including:
Encryption (HTTPS)
Access controls
Secure hosting infrastructure
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal or operational changes. The current version is always available on this page.
14. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:
Fabian Herrmann
fabian (at) 100north (dot) io