Art Garfunkel

We take the protection of users’ data on our website and mobile services very seriously and are committed to safeguarding the information users provide to us in connection with their use of our website and/or services.
Your personal data is processed exclusively in accordance with applicable data protection laws, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This privacy policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of data when you access our digital offerings (“Services”) via your devices.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the described practices, please discontinue using our Services. By using our Services, you agree to this privacy policy.

Overview of This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy informs you about:

How we collect data
What data we collect
Why we collect this data
To whom data may be disclosed
Where data is stored
How long data is retained
How we protect data
How we handle data of minors
How changes to this privacy policy occur

What Data We Collect

Non-personal Data:
Unidentifiable information automatically collected during the use of our services, such as technical data, device information, aggregated usage data, and statistical information.

Personal Data:
Information by which you can be identified, such as:

Name
Email address
Postal address
Phone number
IP address
Communication content

If personal data is combined with non-personal data, we treat the combined data as personal data.

How We Collect Data

We collect data particularly:

Through your use of our website and services
When you actively contact us (e.g., via email, contact form, WhatsApp)
Through third-party providers (e.g., social media or login services)
When registering via third parties such as Facebook or Google

Why We Collect This Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

Provision and operation of our services
Improvement, development, and optimization of our offerings
Responding to inquiries and communication
Analysis of usage and access patterns
Internal statistical and organizational purposes
Security, fraud prevention, and abuse detection
Compliance with legal obligations
Sending information, updates, or notifications
Promotional emails only where legally permitted; you may opt-out at any time

Data Sharing

Your data may be shared with service providers who support us in operating our services (e.g., hosting, technical support).
Additionally, data is only shared if:

Legally required
Necessary to enforce our rights
Necessary to protect users or the public
In case of a change of ownership or control of the company

Non-personal data may be shared at our discretion.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Ensure functionality
Analyze website usage
Ensure security and prevent fraud

For more details, please see our separate Cookie Policy.

Data Security

Our website is operated through a professional hosting provider. Data is stored on secure servers and transmitted via encrypted HTTPS connections.

Despite extensive security measures, absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. Please do not transmit sensitive information via insecure communication channels.

Data Storage Locations

Non-personal data: may be processed worldwide.

Personal data: may be stored or processed in the USA, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, and other countries where necessary for service operation or legally required.

When transferring data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Minors

Our services are also generally available to minors. Processing is carried out in accordance with applicable law. Parents have the right to access, correct, and delete their children’s data.

User Rights (GDPR)

For users in the European Union:

Right of access
Right to rectification
Right to deletion
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

These rights may be subject to legal limitations.

Rights Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Users residing in California may request access to and deletion of their data.
We do not sell any personal data as defined under the CCPA.
To exercise these rights, proof of identity is required.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy may be updated. The current version is published on this website. In case of material changes, we will provide separate notice.

Contact

For any questions regarding this privacy policy or the processing of your data, you can reach us through the following official contact channels:

Art Garfunkel Jr.

c/o Katrin Henrix
Binsfelder Straße 78
52351 Düren
Germany

Email: teamartgarfunkeljr@web.de

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Last Updated: 27.12.2025