Effective Date: April 19, 2025
This privacy policy informs you about the nature, scope, and purpose of the collection and use of personal data on beginner.zone (the “Website”) in accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German data protection laws (BDSG).
1. Data Controller (Responsible Party)
Robert Schlickewitz
Fürstenrieder Str. 7A
82152 Planegg, Germany
2. Scope of Application
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Website beginner.zone. The Website is intended for personal use and does not engage in commercial data processing or user tracking for profit.
3. Data Collection on This Website
a. Server Log Files
When you visit beginner.zone, the hosting provider may automatically collect and store information in so-called server log files, which your browser transmits automatically. This includes:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL
- Host name of the accessing computer
- Time of the server request
- IP address (anonymized or stored temporarily)
This data is used exclusively for technical monitoring, security, and optimization of the website. It is not merged with other data sources and is deleted automatically after a short period.
Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest in secure and functional website operation.
b. Contact or Email
If you contact the site owner by email, your personal data (such as name, email address, and message content) will be stored only for the purpose of processing the inquiry.
This data will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – fulfillment of a contract or pre-contractual measures, or Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – based on your consent.
c. Donations
If you choose to donate through a third-party platform (e.g., PayPal, BuyMeACoffee, Ko-fi), your personal and payment data will be processed by that provider under their own privacy terms. beginner.zone does not store or process payment information.
Please consult the privacy policy of the donation provider you use.
4. Cookies and Analytics
beginner.zone does not use cookies for marketing or tracking purposes.
No third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or similar services) are integrated into this site.
Minimal, technical cookies may be set by your browser or hosting provider to ensure proper functionality (e.g. session cookies). These are generally exempt from consent under GDPR Recital 66.
5. Data Storage Duration
Unless otherwise stated in this policy, personal data is only retained as long as necessary for the intended purpose or legal retention period. After that, data is securely deleted.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights concerning your personal data:
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
To exercise these rights, contact the data controller listed above.
7. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe your data has been handled unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority in the EU member state of your residence, place of work, or the location of the alleged infringement.
For Germany, the competent authority is: Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht (BayLDA)
Promenade 27
91522 Ansbach
https://www.lda.bayern.de
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to comply with legal requirements or to reflect changes in site functionality. The current version is always available on this page.
beginner.zone is a hobby website and does not engage in commercial tracking, profiling, or advertising. Your data is handled with care, used only when necessary, and never sold.
If you have any concerns about your privacy while using this site, please don’t hesitate to reach out.