Privacy Policy


**Privacy Policy for seenthroughmylenses.com**

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected and processed on this website in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Heike Hutmacher 

Kirschengasse 2

64807 Dieburg

Germany

Email: seen_through_my_lenses@protonmail.com

2. Hosting

This website is hosted by:

STRATO AG  

Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7  

10249 Berlin, Germany  

When you visit this website, STRATO automatically collects and stores information in server log files, including:

– IP address (possibly anonymized)  

– Date and time of access  

– Browser type and version  

– Operating system  

– Referrer URL  

These data are processed to ensure the technical functionality, stability, and security of the website. The legal basis for this processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

A data processing agreement (DPA) is in place with STRATO in accordance with Article 28 GDPR.

3. Nature and Purpose of the Website

This website serves as a personal photography and travel platform. It does not offer direct booking or purchasing functionality.

Visitors are redirected via external links to third-party platforms where services or products may be offered, including:

– International travel agencies  

– Picfair (for purchasing photography)  

– Social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram)  

No personal data is collected, stored, or processed on this website for commercial transactions.

4. External Links

This website contains links to external websites. When you click on such a link, you will be redirected to the respective external provider.

Please note:

– These websites operate independently  

– They have their own privacy policies  

– I have no control over their content or data processing practices  

You are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those providers.

5. Picfair

Links to Picfair are provided to allow users to view and purchase photographic work. Any transactions, data processing, or account interactions occur exclusively on Picfair’s platform.

Picfair is responsible for handling your personal data in accordance with their own privacy policy.

6. Social Media Links

This website includes simple links to:

– Facebook  

– Instagram  

No social media plugins or tracking tools are embedded. Data is only transmitted to these platforms if you actively click on the respective links.

7. Cookies

This website does not actively use cookies for tracking, analytics, or marketing purposes.

However, the hosting provider (STRATO) may technically require essential cookies to ensure proper functionality of the website.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

– Right of access (Article 15 GDPR)  

– Right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR)  

– Right to erasure (Article 17 GDPR)  

– Right to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR)  

– Right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR)  

– Right to object (Article 21 GDPR)  

To exercise any of these rights, please contact the data controller using the details provided above.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal requirements or changes to this website. The latest version will always be available on this page.